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Large Paddler Builds => General discussion (Large) => Topic started by: victor vector on October 15, 2011, 03:39:39 PM

Title: Another small stern wheeler , Science and Mechanics
Post by: victor vector on October 15, 2011, 03:39:39 PM

Another small stern wheeler , from Science and Mechanics 

Title: Re: Another small stern wheeler , Science and Mechanics
Post by: marinemole on October 15, 2011, 10:51:47 PM

Very interesting. Thanks for posting. Think I would take the precaution of having a couple of large bailing buckets on board!

Andy

Title: Re: Another small stern wheeler , Science and Mechanics
Post by: victor vector on October 16, 2011, 12:15:54 PM

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Think I would take the precaution of having a couple of large bailing buckets on board!

 :) He he...maybe some foam board insulation panels sandwiched between thin plywood....

Would be a cheap build ...1.5 HP Briggs is recommended , I would just put in a 4.5 Briggs horizontal shaft off a mower ?

Title: Re: Another small stern wheeler , Science and Mechanics
Post by: Roderick Smith on October 16, 2011, 07:44:57 PM

See also SWPV Rusty:
* A good photo in this part of the forum: www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2990.msg12822#msg12822
* In the background of two photos: www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2510.msg9659#msg9659

Roderick B Smith
Rail News Victoria Editor

Title: Re: Another small stern wheeler , Science and Mechanics
Post by: victor vector on October 17, 2011, 04:50:12 AM

Wow  Roderick , you have a lot of pictures .
Must have taken years to collect all those !

That looks a lot like an old Lister D  or similar old stationary engine fitted to that boat.
...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1uAaKNcn0s&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1uAaKNcn0s&feature=related)

I had wondered before if those engines could be used .They do look a little heavy , but nice and slow turning.
Thank you for the links!