I am currently restoring a 30ft 5in x 6ft 4in carvel built steam launch WILLIAMETTE the planking is port orford cedar on white oak frames,I have had the Timber...
If you plan a uniflow engine (single-acting), I figure you would have two choices: fitting an inboard reverse gear as used on I/C engines (such as Joes, Hurth,...
Greetings all. In amongst the steam boating, rain and general wetness I did have a wander round and a quick glance at a water tube boiler made from silver...
Hi Mark, I saw that too, but don't recall who it was who had it. I have my misgivings about the suitability of copper for more than moderate pressures, (100...
Umm, the steam engine is an 'External Combustion' apparatus, as distinct from the "internal combustion" engine. ie the combustion takes place in the boiler,...
It was still a pretty neat old engine to look at though. Can't imagine trying to find parts for it. I had a 45 graymarine 4 cyl at one time. I have a tiny...
The magnificent FRANCE; that was later the cruise ship NORWAY; and most recently SS BLUE LADY, was on the breakers beach at Alang in August. Its demise had...
Hey Steamboaters. I am trying to locate the current whereabouts of a Side-wheel, paddle steamboat called TULE PRINCESS. This is the only current side wheeler...
... would ... Mack, The Tule Princess was sold and shipped on a truck to someone back in your neck of the woods. I seem to think it was in Wisconsin. David's ...
The former TULE PRINCESS(now called PRINCESS)resides on the Saginaw River in Bay City, Michigan. I last saw her in July of '05 and she was in fine condition....
... Hey Dick, thanks for getting in touch with me, much appreciation. I got another email indicating the TULE PRINCESS was most recently in Bay City, MI. I...
Hey Al, THANKS SO MUCH for the information and lead on TULE PRINCESS's whereabouts. It was most helpful and I was encouraged to find here looking so well as...
Hi Mack, Just a suggestion from many miles away...Live Steam magazine is based in Traverse City Mi, which going by Google maps is not all that far (80-100 ...
Here's some photos of her at Bay City which were passed on to me by Bill Worden, who writes the 'Keeping up Steam' column for Steamboat Bill magazine, There...
Thanks John, your suggestion is a good one. I'll look into the lead. Thanks! Mack ... _________________________________________________________________ Use...
Furthur to my last...Have you come across this page: http://www.boatnerd.com/trips/oldtrips/ismabc.htm. I think the raffle has closed now :) (2005) but the...
Thanks Alistair, your photos were very exciting. Can I get them in a larger format so that I might have more detail? Or, can you provide me with Bill ...
Are these any better? I will forward your email to Bill, who had gotten the photos from somebody else. There are 19 in all Alistair ... From: Mack Fox To:...
Yes, Alistair, much better, great at this end! I would be happy to see all ninteen if your able to attach them to one or several emails. I appreciate your...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=73138422 Anyone know what this is about? My guess is a very small model car with some sort of crude steam...
Please reomve me from your mailing list , I live in England. ********************************************************************** This transmission is...
I have been following this thread and responses with interest for some time now. When I first got steamboating into my head, I was thinking along the lines of...
