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Raphael
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Location: Saint-Mandé (France)
My new speed steam boat project
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May 08, 2021, 02:10:42 pm »
Bonjour,
I like Hit & Miss engines indeed and, even if I am waiting a new Microcosm M19, my passion is for steam boats.
My previous boat having been badly beaten
I embarked on a new steam speed project with improbable elements, a 60 year old Chris Craft hull rescued from the trash, a double burner Babcock boiler that weighs two arms and a very powerful speed machine, luckily.
Before :
Here is her first test:
I still have some work to do to get her maximum
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Raphaël, Membre du Modèle Yacht Club de Paris :
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Quickj
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Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
Re: My new speed steam boat project
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May 08, 2021, 02:18:16 pm »
Very nice.
I have an old wood Chris Craft boat here somewhere.
I should try running it in the bath tub.
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txlabman
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Re: My new speed steam boat project
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May 08, 2021, 04:48:18 pm »
Looks like a Speed Demon Raphael.
What type of prop will you use?
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Charlie Miller
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Re: My new speed steam boat project
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May 08, 2021, 08:34:46 pm »
Wow, those things move pretty good.
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Raphael
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Location: Saint-Mandé (France)
Re: My new speed steam boat project
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May 09, 2021, 03:39:20 am »
Bonjour,
Charlie, This first test was done with a 2 blades 60 mm offshore propeller, I will try a 67 mm, then I will buy 3 blades 60 and 67 mm ones and measure the results with a, emectronic tachometer.
For my gas fall of pressure issue, I will convert my tank to liquid phase.
My best "ennemy" runs at about 12 km/h, 6,5 knots, this is the speed that I want to exceed as much as possible
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Jim
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Re: My new speed steam boat project
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May 09, 2021, 06:47:03 pm »
Enjoyed the videos Raphaël.
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Dampfopa
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May 10, 2021, 01:58:55 pm »
I liked the videos a lot.
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Jürgen
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Raphael
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Re: My new speed steam boat project
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May 10, 2021, 02:07:03 pm »
Bonjour,
I have solved my loss of power issue by using the gas in its liquid phase :
I have to find different propellers for the tests I can't wait to start !
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txlabman
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May 10, 2021, 02:20:49 pm »
Excellent progress Raphael!
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Raphael
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May 13, 2021, 10:34:08 am »
Bonjour,
For fun, another speed steam machine :
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Raphael
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June 14, 2021, 03:12:46 pm »
Bonjour,
My Scott boiler is too heavy, I have bought another one which is twice lighter and I hope as efficient :
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Raphael
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June 26, 2021, 12:06:01 pm »
Bonjour,
After these tests, I am ready to go on the pond and hope beeing faster than my friends
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Dampfopa
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Re: My new speed steam boat project
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June 26, 2021, 12:20:47 pm »
Wow!!! That is very powerful.
Congratulations Raphael.
J'ai hâte de voir une vidéo d'une aller sur un lac.
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Jürgen
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Rhoditis
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Re: My new speed steam boat project
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June 27, 2021, 02:29:12 am »
Bpnjour Raphael,
Votre enthousiasme m'a donné une pêche d'enfer ce Dimanche matin.
For those like me who know nothing about steam boats watching your videos is a blessing. Cannot wait to see how that beast is going to compete with the others soon.
Thanks for sharing !
George
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Raphael
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Location: Saint-Mandé (France)
Re: My new speed steam boat project
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June 27, 2021, 05:13:23 am »
Bonjour,
Many thanks for your kind words and encouragements, but there are other very fast competitors :
Hopefully, this boat is not running currently and currently the fastest reach 12 km/h = 6,5 knots = 7,5 mph !
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