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Steam Propulsion
These
Compromise
hulls require the same power to move them through the
water. As standard the boiler is a Beckmann, Limited Model Magic
VFT-30, solid fuel fired steam boiler with a HUDSON or Tiny Power 3" X
4" single cylinder, double acting steam engine. Both engines
have Stephenson linkage valve gear with "D" valves in the steam
chests. The propeller is a three blade, right hand, cast bronze
18" X 28". The propeller shafts are 1" Tobin bronze set into
bearings at the after end of the fiberglass shaft log and attached to
the engine by flexible couplings. NOTE: Other engines and boiler
selections are available, please inquire and we will develop a
quotation for you. A number of enhancement options are available
for both boats which are tabulated to the above right. The steam
boats are standard, equipped with condensing system, a shaft driven
feed water pump, a hand feed water pump, a vacuum pump, an exhaust heat
exchanger, brass covered stainless steel stack, steam whistle, all
valves and gages . All steamboats are run in fresh water, fully tested,
and are ready to steam away, when picked up by the owners, or delivered.
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