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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Hi Nick, moving the engine lower and further aft was the first suggestion I wrote to you. Then, thinking you couldn't, I suggested other solutions. I'm glad you managed to do it (I didn't think there was so much wood to remove). Anyway, loo …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Cor there's half a forest in here. I can save weight there so here's the plan, dig out as much of the brown decking and deck beams as possible without compromising the hull. (One deck beam is almost 1.5 inches thick!). This will allow the p …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
I think a little exploratory surgery is in order. What could possibly go wrong?
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Steve, I have several MSM boilers, a 3" Vertical plant and another engine and boiler on the way. My only niggle is the time it takes for goods to arrive, but I guess getting stuff from half way round the world does take a bit longer...
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Hi Nick, Yes, MSM have some very nice stuff. Cheers, Stephen.
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Hi Ed. I am working on a lighter plant, s smaller boiler and engine combo, with gas tank and condenser moved aft to re distribute weight. Steve, I agree, I don't want to be hacking the hull up if I can help it. I have an engine and a 2" dia …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Hi Nick, For my 2 cents worth, before you start doing major modifications try adding enough ballast to the stern to get her at least sitting on the water in a better attitude, I think it is worth a try. Doing this in the domestic test tank …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Only solution is to move everything towards the stern!!!! Its a big undertaking but the only safe answer. Adding weight at the stern will just reduce freeboard and that will cause other problems
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
It happens to me too, that I reply before receiving notifications of other comments. No problem; it's likely that many problems have the same solutions. In this case, there wasn't much choice, and magic doesn't work.
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
When I got a ping for this post just the original came up without all the suggestions, so I delved in without knowing others had already answered. I have had a similar problem with a wooden boat that was unstable on the water. Final solutio …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
To quote from Jaws. You're gonna need a bigger boat. I expect the seller had the same problem, I would find a similar hull 50% longer and transfer everything into it. I like all the brass! B.O.L. Roy
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Okay, Nick, that sounds like a great idea. For this engine, you'll need to find a slightly larger pre-built hull. It's a nice, working engine.
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Hi Alessandro. I bought this particular boat already made. I don't really want to go down the build another hull rabbit hole as it defeats the object of buying built. My arthritic hands are preventing serious building, I spend more time on …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Sorry, Nick, I've read better now and realized that the attempt to position the engine further aft has already been made. I'll tell you what I would do: I'd remake the hull identically, but larger. With a larger hull, the engine will be abl …
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Steam Engine information
Hi. It looks complete to me. Try connecting some compressed air through the port on the top of the cylinder as that is where the ports are on the slide valve and this should tell you something. You may need to spin the flywheel to get it mo …
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How Popular Are Live Steam Model Boats
These are GREAT Pat !!!!!
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Alexandra Steam Boat by Krick
Does anyone have a copy of the plans and Instructions for this kit ? I have a German version but really need them in English, it's taking me as long to translate the text as it is to build it. I'm willing to pay for postage and will return …
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Confederation Marine Modelers at Hamilton Steam Museum
A lot of fine looking craft on display, well done. Cheers Ian
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Confederation Marine Modelers at Hamilton Steam Museum
.... but in March this year we are meeting on 2025 March 4 ...
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Confederation Marine Modelers at Hamilton Steam Museum
For a brief moment of happiness - I thought this was Hamilton, New Zealand. Looks like a fabulous venue.
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Confederation Marine Modelers at Hamilton Steam Museum
Spenser’s pool is fun and you meet some very nice people there too!
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Monthly steam driven boats
RNin Munich Thank you fir the translation. I thought it was a private message so replied in dutch. So next time this pops up i use the international language namely english
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Monthly steam driven boats
Yesterday we had our monthly “competition” . The sun was shining, no trouble with the filling of the gas.But due to the weather we had a lot of green stuff on the water surface and depending on the wind it moved from left to right and vice …
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Monthly steam driven boats
Eddy "Are you still sailing at the old location, were you forced to move to another place?" Herman "As long as we are allowed and no one knows a date, we will continue to sail on the lo." Eddy "I used to come there regularly, have a look at …
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Monthly steam driven boats
eddy C je kan je wagen gewoon parkeren aan het vaar water en er dient niets betaal te worden mvg Herman KMYCA
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Monthly steam driven boats
Vroeger kwam ik daar regelmatig eens kijken mooie locatie parkeerde de wagen op parking nabij voetgangerstunnel en zo een wandeling naar de vaarvijver. Helaas is nu de parking betalend en met al de wegenwerken ben ik niet zo bekend met de s …
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Monthly steam driven boats
Eddy C Zo lang we mogen en niemand weet een datum blijven we varen op de lo.
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Monthly steam driven boats
Varen jullie nog altijd op de oude locatie gingen toch noodgedwongen verhuizen naar een andere plek.