http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/boa/1786358156.html

Looks like a nice boat!

-Mike

Hey Den, thanks for that suggestion! I noticed that those kits have some machining required for assembly. Any idea how much? I have a pretty limited setup right now...

-Mike

No takers eh? Any suggestions on a decent supplier for one of these?

Thanks,

-Mike

Welcome! Where abouts in the "midwest" are you located? There a few of us steamboat nuts up here in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

-Mike

Looks like our little mascot is for sale:

http://www.steamboat.org.uk/smallads.htm

Hope she finds a good home!

-Mike

Yeah it's a pretty good find and in remarkable condition considering how old it is and that it's been sitting in somebody's garage pulled apart for 20 years. There is minor rust and a LOT of oil and dust turned crude that I have been chipping away at but I think I should have her running shortly. I'...

So while cruising craigslist the other day I found an old Fairbanks, Morse & Co. 3 x 2 x 4 duplex for sale at I price I couldn't refuse. She's is in need of some tlc but all-in-all in pretty good shape. From what I can see, she is missing a couple of pump valves and a reach rod. I know that worthing...

Hey Gents,

Anybody want to sell me a hand pump for boiler feeding purposes? I mainly want it for my little "toy" boiler (7sq ft. vft) so it doesn't need to move a lot of water. I'd be grateful for any referrals or suggestions as well.

Thanks!

-Mike

I grew up literally a mile away from Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. In fact I spent a few summers working there in High School and College. It is an amazing place to see steam engines of all kinds as well as many other priceless historical exhibits. The paddle steamer as I understand it w...

Wesley,

Thanks for clarifying and thanks for Scripps' info! Yeah, the price is ridiculous but I figured somebody would find it interesting.

-Mike