Gentlemen, A quick intro if I may prior to an inquiry. I live in Southern Florida USA, 46, married 1 child. Studying Naval Architecture and CAD as a hobbiest,...
Try www.steamboating..net, I think they do what you are looking for Alistair ... From: josephperkel To: steamboats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 01,...
Hi Joe, Thats a great design to build. I wish I could manage a hull that size. I'm pretty much stuck to around 20 feet or so. 3X4 engine. Storage etc. The one...
Thank you Alistair, for the link, but...I have visited them previously. Steamboating 101 was most helpful. I suspect that what I'm "looking for", is real world...
Ron, I had not considered "scrounging" for fuel for the reasons you stated, not much to scrounge here. The requirements of a small boiler would surely make...
Suggest you check out the "claendar" page of the International Steamboat Society: http://www.steamboating.org - there's a meet in Florida in mid-March. Best...
Hi Joseph, I can easily get you more information about the Eliza Hobson. She is based around three hours from here. Most of the boats locally burn coal, which...
John Thank you for the reply...most informative. The next time you happen to be in "Eliza Hobsons" presence, (please make no special effort), jot down for me...
Hi Joe, I should be able to get most of that without making a special trip up there. Although Kerikeri is very nice at this time of year! (Our southern summer)...
Joe, Having crewed on Eliza Hobson, and been heavily involved in a major rebuild of her a few years back,.I can help there. Eliza is 30 feet long by 9'6" beam,...
Daniel, I have saved this information in a dedicated file....thank you! Your experiences must have been quite enjoyable, and the area from what I can see, is...
Hi Joe, It is good that Daniel has jumped in with the details as he would have better access than me. You should also ask him about Kapanui, another boat of...
John. With those dimensions, you should be towable. Archimedes principle says you wont weigh more than your displacement. Philip Bolger's designs show how you...
Hi Joe, The problem with a steam launch is getting enough depth to allow a good size propellor. That tends to increase the displacement. Some use an angled...
Hi John, Thank you for sharing that, I will pay close attention to shaft angles r/t steam propulsion in my further studies. "all it would need to drive it as...
Dear Joe, I don't think anyone would lynch you by "dieselizing" a launch but why bother? If you want a screaming diesel next to you just do it. You could...
JK, Speaking of "Jupiter", In the book "Steamboats" by Bill Durham, There is a small Tug picture on the first few pages named Jupiter as well. Looks to be in...
Ron, Funny that you should mention that. A few pages earlier in the Sept-Oct 1961 issue on page 15, are the lines of a 24' Tug by Lorne Garden that I believe...
Hi Joe, The cost of steam will depend partly on the facilities you have. I made my own patterns, had them cast and did all the machining myself for the ...
John, Your descriptions are tantalizing! Did a quick tug sketch tonight to take a quick peek. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/steamboats/photos/view/666b?b=1 ...
Hello,I am new to the group and glad to be here.Can anyone give me some advice on how I can find some information and pictures on this steamship Eagle 1817,She...
Hello Walter, It would appear the Eagle, spent some time in the US Navy, http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-civil/civsh-e/eagle.htm A nice looking...
Hello Joe,yes I have seen this before,but she is a different ship.Thankyou for researching this.I think the fact that she was built in 1817 may be why there is...
Walter, I put out a request for information at "STEAMBOAT.ORG". They also referred to the NY 1860" Eagle that became the Rhode Island/Charleston. I'll keep you...
There are illustrations in The Island Steamers by Paul E Morris and Joseph F Morin (Nantucket Nautical Publishers 1977) and in Steamboat Days by Fred Dayton...
