{"product_id":"m-v-lewis-b-strait-joe-bobzientowboat-model","title":"M\/V Lewis B. Strait \/ Joe Bobzien Towboat Model","description":"\u003ch3\u003eM\/V Lewis B. Strait (Formerly M\/V Joe Bobzien)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M\/V Lewis B. Strait is one of the most powerful towboats operating on the inland river system today. Built by Jeffboat in 1978, the vessel spent much of its career as the M\/V Joe Bobzien before being renamed Lewis B. Strait. Known throughout the river industry for its size and horsepower, the vessel remains a familiar sight on the Mississippi River and its tributaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is available as either the current M\/V Lewis B. Strait or the former M\/V Joe Bobzien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVessel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Current Name: Lewis B. Strait\u003cbr\u003e• Previous Name: Joe Bobzien\u003cbr\u003e• Builder: Jeffboat, Jeffersonville, Indiana\u003cbr\u003e• Year Built: 1978\u003cbr\u003e• Length: 180'\u003cbr\u003e• Beam: 52'\u003cbr\u003e• Horsepower: 13,200 HP\u003cbr\u003e• Current Operator: Western Rivers Boat Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\/V Lewis B. Strait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent vessel name and markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\/V Joe Bobzien\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer vessel name and markings - raised outside stacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scale: 1:245\u003cbr\u003e• Approximate Model Length: 8.82\" (224 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Approximate Model Width: 2.55\" (64.5 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Waterline Display Model\u003cbr\u003e• Produced in durable ASA plastic\u003cbr\u003e• Designed for static display only\u003cbr\u003e• Not intended to float\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• In stock and ready to ship\u003cbr\u003e• Ships within 2 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels are produced in the likeness of the vessel and emphasize overall appearance and character rather than exact reproduction of every feature. Most designs are created from photographs and publicly available reference material rather than original construction drawings. Certain details may be simplified, modified, or omitted to improve durability, appearance, and manufacturability at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Vessels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis B. Strait remains one of the best-known high-horsepower towboats operating on the inland waterways. Customers searching for the vessel under its former name, Joe Bobzien, may order either variation through this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for another towboat from this era? Additional river vessel models may be available through the Custom Orders page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hold_My_Boat","offers":[{"title":"Lewis B. Strait (Boat Only)","offer_id":52499159220535,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lewis B. Strait + 42 barges (mixed)","offer_id":52499159253303,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Joe Bobzien - ACBL Scheme (Boat Only)","offer_id":52499159286071,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/5551\/0071\/files\/IMG_7351.jpg?v=1781882844","url":"https:\/\/holdmyboat.com\/products\/m-v-lewis-b-strait-joe-bobzientowboat-model","provider":"Hold My Boat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}