Hi all
I in the process of collecting enough stuff to build a steam boat. I have a fibreglass Hull 23 foot faintail. I have two sets of castings, one the good old 6A and the other is a larger compound 3 hp 4.5 lp 4 inch stroke. The second is not as compact but I have seen one complete and it runs well. My question is a recommendation for a boiler that will suit the 6A I have the boiler list from SBA. Is 30 sq feet enough.
6A Boiler
- fredrosse
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Re: 6A Boiler
Yes, for comfortable cruising without forcing the fire 30 square feet will do well in a VFT. Well more than enough with a water tube boiler.