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Large Paddler Builds => General discussion (Large) => Topic started by: victor vector on October 11, 2011, 08:19:42 AM

Title: Old Sucher Sternwheeler Plans.
Post by: victor vector on October 11, 2011, 08:19:42 AM

Hello

My name is Harry Stone I am from Adelaide in South Australia ,and  new to  this forum.

I thought I would post these old plans here in the hope that they may be of some interest to some members.
If you have trouble reading the text , I can email some larger files to you.

Thank you for this great Forum!

(http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/articles/paddlewheeler/sucher-1.gif)
(http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/articles/paddlewheeler/sucher-2.gif)

Title: Re: Old Sucher Sternwheeler Plans.
Post by: Barry on October 11, 2011, 08:59:06 PM

Welcome to the forum Harry. An interesting looking boat. What's the history of the plan, was it built in full size?

Title: Re: Old Sucher Sternwheeler Plans.
Post by: victor vector on October 12, 2011, 08:22:38 AM

Thank you for the welcome Barry.

These old plans appear in the book (http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/45/b8/1ade224128a069861907a010.L.jpg)

It`s fast becoming a collector`s item , and prices for this ( 1973 ) edition range from $ US 53.00 - $ US 244.00.
I do not own a copy , and do not know if a boat has been built to these plans.

Speaking of books , some members here may also be interested in this one , it is on my "to get "list. :

(http://static.lulu.com/product/paperback/original-paddle-wheel-technology/2390358/thumbnail/320)

It can be found http://www.lulu.com/content/1948578 (http://www.lulu.com/content/1948578)

I think the boat pictured has potential as a lower cost project , at least the hull construction.
I think a boat around 30 ft length like this may still be affordable .
There seems to be considerable scope for individual customized floor  plan and layout.

I have only just begun to research paddle wheelers and would like to find out more , particularly drive train configuration using tractor / truck differentials and gearing.
I have not found much information on this so far.



Thank you again for your interest.

Title: Re: Old Sucher Sternwheeler Plans.
Post by: Barry on October 13, 2011, 06:14:01 PM

Liba Liba house boats in Renmark South Australia started with a tractor powered houseboat details at the link. Later boats had a single stern wheel.

http://www.feeshowell.com/PDF%20Files%20-%20Fee%20Showell%20Site/Ch10%20-%20Liba-Liba%20-%20April%202010%20-%20compressed.pdf

http://www.libaliba.com.au/

Title: Re: Old Sucher Sternwheeler Plans.
Post by: victor vector on October 13, 2011, 10:49:05 PM

Thank you Barry !

Great information , this is very much appreciated !