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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: fredrosse on February 10, 2014, 01:25:21 PM

Title: Hello From the US
Post by: fredrosse on February 10, 2014, 01:25:21 PM

Very good to find this site.  I have always been a fan of sidewheel steamers, and spent many days on Concordia while working in Italy.  After many many years of planning, finally built the boat.

Sidewheeler Margaret S. built 2010, 19 ft - 3 in x 5ft x 2 ft BS plywood with fiberglass/epoxy hull.  Driven by a traditional American Walking Beam Engine, 3.25 in. bore/5.25 in. stroke, 52 RPM, 100 PSIG.  Wheels 42 inches diameter.  Presently operating on the USA East Coast, Virginia to New Hampshire.  Can be seen in action on youtube, under "sidewheel steamboat"

Title: Re: Hello From the US
Post by: fredrosse on February 10, 2014, 01:37:42 PM

A few more pictures of the Margaret S.

Title: Re: Hello From the US
Post by: chewbacca on February 10, 2014, 11:31:09 PM

wonderful

Title: Re: Hello From the US
Post by: Oldsmokey on February 14, 2014, 02:15:37 AM

Hi fredrosse
Welcome to the forum, nice pic's. 8)

Title: Re: Hello From the US
Post by: DamienG on February 14, 2014, 11:19:31 PM

A beautiful build and the Pic's and video were great thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Hello From the US
Post by: Oldsmokey on March 03, 2014, 04:04:05 AM

Hi fredrosse.
Welcome to the forum.