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by Kelly Anderson
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...
by Kelly Anderson
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...
by Kelly Anderson
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...
by Kelly Anderson
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
by Kelly Anderson
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...
by Kelly Anderson
Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: boat trailer question
Replies: 7
Views: 4021

Re: boat trailer question

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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.
by Kelly Anderson
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...
by Kelly Anderson
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.
by Kelly Anderson
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
by Kelly Anderson
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.