Eddie mentioned he would like to build a crane barge. The first working Paddlewheeler was the Charlotte Dundas. I think it would be interesting to build this craft with electric power, that made the paddle work and a replica steam engine turn . This is a basic boat, with two rudders and a central paddle wheel at the rear. I would appreciate any info or feedback on this or just the steam engine detail..
You'll find a little more info on the Charlotte Dundas under the following two messages Stu...
http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1553
http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1456