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by Whistledoc
Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Looking for Steamers in Alabama , Mississippi or Tennessee
Replies: 2
Views: 6132

Looking for Steamers in Alabama , Mississippi or Tennessee

Looking for steamers in Alabama or Tennessee or Mississippi. I live in Florence Alabama in the northwest corner of the state. Putting together a steamboat and need to hook up with someone that has a boat that I can look at and get ideas. Live on the Tennessee River which to me seems like an ideal pl...
by Whistledoc
Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:08 am
Forum: Sales and Trade
Topic: 20-22" prop wanted.
Replies: 3
Views: 6187

20-22" prop wanted.

Need 20-22 inch steam prop. Can accommodate any bore but shaft is 1". Will trade for steam whistle and or cash.
by Whistledoc
Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:34 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: My Steam Whistle Calliope
Replies: 4
Views: 8534

Re: My Steam Whistle Calliope

This is Annie my homemade riverboat. Has a 61 note calliope. The calliope runs off air since we don't have steam. Uses a hot tub blower ands a midi controller like Kens.
by Whistledoc
Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:27 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: New to steam. Putting engine and boiler in Navy whaleboat.
Replies: 10
Views: 17306

Re: New to steam. Putting engine and boiler in Navy whaleboa

Some pic of whaleboat and engine
by Whistledoc
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: New to steam. Putting engine and boiler in Navy whaleboat.
Replies: 10
Views: 17306

New to steam. Putting engine and boiler in Navy whaleboat.

Have 26 foot ex US Navy whaleboat weight approx 6000 pounds. Currently has running Westerbeke 4.108 diesel , 1" shaft and high speed prop. Hull speed about 6.5 to 7 knots. Using antiquated steam engine by Willard. Bore is 5" and stroke is 6". Boiler is Semple 40 sq. ft boiler. Estimat...