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by Kelly Anderson
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:06 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: leaking tubes fire tube boiler.
Replies: 3
Views: 279

Re: leaking tubes fire tube boiler.

Since you have a modern boiler, I see no need to go to a specialist boiler maker. A quick search found Mid South Boiler in Van Buren, AR. https://www.midsouthboiler.com/services/ They advertise tube replacement, etc., and if their advertising is honest, should be able to perform any repairs needed.
by Kelly Anderson
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: steam oil question
Replies: 9
Views: 797

Re: steam oil question

My 1960s vintage Blackstaff steeple compound engine is condensate lubed, and I've never heard it groan. Max operating pressure is close to 100 psi. Looks like your engine is using saturated steam? That and the low pressure could be the reason she doesn't groan. Raise the pressure and add some super...
by Kelly Anderson
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: steam oil question
Replies: 9
Views: 797

Re: steam oil question

You will know it when you hear it.

Compared to the quiet yickity yick of a good running engine, when it starts to groan, it hits you like fingernails on a chalkboard.
by Kelly Anderson
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:37 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: steam oil question
Replies: 9
Views: 797

Re: steam oil question

I expect that the 100 degrees mentioned is the amount the the author assumed would be lost in heating the cylinder block, but every engine is going to be different. Without oil, the engine relies on liquid water for lubrication, and any time the engine becomes dry, it's going to groan. So, with supe...
by Kelly Anderson
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Traditional Steam Launch Propeller
Replies: 15
Views: 2612

Re: Traditional Steam Launch Propeller

All I have to offer are my anecdotal observations, and one weed beating hack. On my first boat Reciproca , the propellor swung in open water behind the rudders, and without any structures nearby to offer resistance, her prop was a magnet for every weed in the neighborhood. I was impressed to learn t...
by Kelly Anderson
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Nice video of Klamath Lake steamboat meet back in 2019
Replies: 7
Views: 16876

Re: Nice video of Klamath Lake steamboat meet back in 2019

That's an excellent video, and thanks for the link. The scenery looks a lot like Raquette Lake and its adjoining rivers in the Adirondacks. Fleet trip up the South Inlet river.JPG Like the people in the video, I too am very concerned about the future of the hobby. I've been an active steamboater sin...
by Kelly Anderson
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Adding a fresh water tank...
Replies: 8
Views: 19001

Re: Adding a fresh water tank...

Vividus came with a stainless steel 11 gallon tank which I still use, though it has been moved as far aft as possible to counteract the boiler which is a little too far forward. She has a compound, 2-5/8" & 4-15/16" x 3-1/2", and normally needs one or two gallons of makeup per day of steaming. small...
by Kelly Anderson
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Best Venue to Advertize Sale of a Steamboat
Replies: 6
Views: 14543

Re: Best Venue to Advertize Sale of a Steamboat

I forgot about discoverlivesteam.com, it is very good and handy. I sold an unneeded boiler there, which went completely satisfactorily.
by Kelly Anderson
Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Been a bit quiet lately, this should liven it up.
Replies: 6
Views: 9378

Re: Been a bit quiet lately, this should liven it up.

marinesteam wrote:
Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:08 pm
It's a bit far from your home port!
That's true, roughly $750 just in gasoline for the round trip (plus some side trips), it made for an expensive vacation, but it was a very good time. The people there, and the chain of lakes itself are both first rate!
by Kelly Anderson
Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Been a bit quiet lately, this should liven it up.
Replies: 6
Views: 9378

Re: Been a bit quiet lately, this should liven it up.

RNoe wrote:
Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:14 pm
Maybe people out steaming?
That's my excuse! I've been at the meet in Eagle River, WI. I can highly recommend it. Next year it is scheduled to run September 9-14.
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