hi everyone. I love this old boat but know nothing about these. I just wondered if this boat would be able to cross an ocean? I have heard they...
George Beuhler talks about this in his book, in an article called "ode to chines" he states that its not really worth the effort to build a RB or...
Hi Fred. Surprisingly, I did indeed look into this suggestion just last week in fact. There is a guy near here who is selling his small marina....
Thanks Yobarnacle. I know I may sound like I am stonewalling you or others. I promise I am not. I just am very biased to an inboard designs. I...
You bring up an interesting point Yobarnacle. Did the old steamers encounter rough weather? Just curious because if offshore or coastal, there...
from my understanding, costs of drilling deeper is reaching a point where the costs of getting the oil are no longer viable for what is earned by...
no worries. I just want to find a good, simple way to have a boat within my budget. One that isn't overly complicated. I figure a 26- 30 ft boat...
yep, that's not going to happen. Ill stick to what's known. and the engineering is beyond me anyway. water works. and has, for a long time. why...
excellent explanation. Thanks. I still like water better. I just suck it into the boiler from the lake. But in theory it sounds good.
all I can say to that is- I completely hope your right...;)!!
Not sure about what you are trying to say. please explain in more simple terms to the simple minded ones like myself. thanks. Most guys do...
Yea, this should prove interesting, in how fast it can be developed. I've looked into D.E. propulsion. There was a youtube vid on a 30...
Im with you on this Fred. I see the steam engine as a great thing to tinker with and although you don't just push a button and go, like an Ic...
I think steam really is more practical than a stirling. Isnt the cost of a stirling much more?? besides- you still need a fire. or a giant...
yes!!! This is exactly why I like steam, slow turning. Big efficient props. and almost silent running. The ones I've seen from the shore running...
This is very much the style I enjoy. How badly would this roll? or if ballasted properly, could it be stiff? Ill hop on over to the forum you...
Hi Par. yea I like that design, it looks like the old designs I see in the waterways here. It is a design that never goes out of style. But I...
It is a romantic notion. I like steam. I like to tinker. steam is quiet. It is cheap to run on wood. but hassle to get wood aboard. the boilers...
yes. correct
Hello Skyak. I was thinking something more coastal. But sometimes coastal waters have no refuge for a ways, so its good to have a boat that...
