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- Wed May 03, 2023 4:02 pm
- Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Flotation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14043
Re: Flotation
I included foam floatation in the bow and stern of my first launch Reciproca , but then, with the Blackstaffe plant, all of the metal aboard only weighed around 275 lb. The hull and fuel are wood, and along with everything else aboard would float on their own. Even at that, with the limited volume a...
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Where is every one
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6568
Re: Where is every one
The 9" diameter stack slides 4.5" into the stack base to rest upon a shoulder. Accordingly, the latches serve mainly to hold the bottom of the stack gas tight against the shoulder. So, there are only two latches , each about 1" forward of port & starboard to compensate for the rake of the stack. lat...
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Where is every one
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6568
Re: Where is every one
Hopefully everyone is too busy getting ready for steamboating season! In my case, Vividus was out of the shop and steamed up for her annual driveway test just yesterday. Here is a shot of her freshly polished whistle mounted on her freshly painted stack. My friend Mike Venezia (who actually enjoys p...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:10 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Stuart #10 Engine Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2747
Re: Stuart #10 Engine Question
Dietrich,
Perfect! Many thanks!!
Kelly
Perfect! Many thanks!!
Kelly
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:01 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Stuart #10 Engine Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2747
Stuart #10 Engine Question
To anyone who has a Stuart #10 engine, what is the diameter of the piston rod and valve stem? The reason I ask is that I have just purchased an A J Reeves "Monarch" 3/4" x 3/4" engine, which has a 3/16" diameter piston rod, which seems excessive. I'm thinking of using it as the basis of a rotative f...
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:29 am
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: boat trailer question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4021
Re: boat trailer question
Sure it's OK to overhang as long as the hull will not be damaged by that overhang. The more important consideration is that the boat is located over the axle(s) so the trailer tongue weight is correct.
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:47 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Ofeldt water level?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2938
Re: Ofeldt water level?
I'd run the water level as high as possible w/o flooding the engine when blowing the whistle. I agree. I believe that having the coils submerged especially when firing up is advantageous. With them submerged, circulation starts immediately once the fire is lit. With the water level below the outlet...
- Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:14 am
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: HELP identify steam tug
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5402
Re: HELP identify steam tug
I believe that is Marshall valve gear, as discussed in the Fall 2022 issue of the Funnel.
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Rivet for boiler dutch steamtug www.Dockyardv.nl
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6301
Re: Rivet for boiler dutch steamtug www.Dockyardv.nl
I would think that the UK would be the first choice for you. Look at this video starting at 10:40. https://youtu.be/ZNvSUqaVHhA
- Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Rivet for boiler dutch steamtug www.Dockyardv.nl
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6301
Re: Rivet for boiler dutch steamtug www.Dockyardv.nl
I am familiar with JayCee and I don't believe that they offer rivets that are suitable for boiler work, their stock being too hard for effective driving on the soft steel used in antique boilers.