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  1. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    I've been waiting to upload these photos a few days while the new forum came online, so we'll see how this works out. Due to needing the space available in the shop for a different project, I had to move the canopy and the best place to put it was on the boat. The canopy is by no means done...
  2. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    No Title A few photos of updates here: Crankshaft has been machined in the lathe and test fit in place. Cardboard wrapped in duct tape protects the parts where the rods will attach. This just needs to get run through the mill for a few quick flat cuts yet. This piece will mount underneath...
  3. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    You are correct once again! The caps for each side have already been machined. There will be quite a bit of distance between the crankshaft and the cylinder block. I had posted this photo a while back, but it is relevant now, so I will post again to reference off of it. This is the same model...
  4. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    We've moved on to the cylinder block for the past 2 months. In the photos below you can see it start as a casting and moving through the different stages. Above: Shows the casting as it came to me. This had to be precisely aligned down the middle of the milling machine table so that when we...
  5. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired Ok - Here's another update. Build progress has slowed a bit as 2014 has been filled with lots of changes personally and professionally for all involved in the project, but progress keeps marching on! Below is the casting for the crankshaft. You will see that...
  6. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired archbuilder - it is difficult to see from the picture, but this is actually four separate pieces. There is a joint running port to starboard at the bow end (away from the camera) of the rectangular hole. (closeup image below). Having the deck in this many...
  7. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired A bit more progress has been made. Many of the tubes are going into the boiler right now, but some of the time off during the holidays was spent cutting floor pieces to make the deck. This is Okoume A/B 1/2" marine grade plywood. All the pieces will form the...
  8. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired A lot of progress has been made on the boiler in the past week. The first image below shows a tube sheet (with all the holes), and the water fill ring (used to get water into the boiler). Pictured below is the outside of the boiler with the top flue sheet...
  9. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired A quick post here: Just finished the "test" spoke for the steering wheel. This fits nicely in your hand and will allow us to see what the spoke will be like before 5 more posts are turned using a lathe duplicator. The wood stock is 2"x2" in the un-turned areas...
  10. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired It's been a long time since I posted an update on this project but it is chugging along (pun intended?). I have mocked up the helm console to get the proper height and size for the wheel. You will see that the entire inside of the hull has been covered with...
  11. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired Quick update as the boiler moves along. I posted pictures of the shell and firebox in February, the tube sheets are now complete. The small tube sheet (right) will be right above the firebox and it is connected by tubes to to the larger tube sheet (left)...
  12. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired The boiler is progressing rather quickly as we try to meet milestones for inspection (building several at one time, so we only have to run the inspector out once to inspect at each phase). The other week we marked and torched out what will be the firebox door...
  13. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired I've started machining the counter weights for the steam engine. There are four of these and they will mount on the crankshaft. The picture below shows what the engine will look like when completed (and hopefully explains why this is a multi-year project to...
  14. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired So this week the main tube came for the boiler. It is 22" in diameter, and gives a bit of an idea how big of a boiler is necessary to power a boat like this. I started machining a few parts of the engine (a few washers). Now that the restoration of my...
  15. seikeinlemming

    Mercruiser 120 stalls shifting into gear until warm

    Hello! I have a mercruiser 120 with alpha 1 outdrive. When I start it cold, and shift into gear (both forward or reverse), sometimes the engine will shut off. I may be moving toward the dock and putting it in reverse to slow/stop and it will choke off (and then proceed to slide into the...
  16. seikeinlemming

    1983 Wellcraft - American 180

    Re: 1983 Wellcraft - American 180 So it has been a while since I posted an update on this project. A lot has happened so here is an update! As mentioned above, I ended up using the crane to get the boat off the trailer. Ultimately this was much better than floating the boat off because we...
  17. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Re: Steam Launch parts acquired Attached is a picture of the spun brass top that will go on the top of the boiler (purely decorative), as well as the two steam launches that got me hooked on this project. The white one is the same style hull exactly as mine, while the boat with all the...
  18. seikeinlemming

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Hello All! Got my hands on the parts for my fourth boat, and thought I would share them with you all! I am not normally one to chronicle what I do for all to see, but since this is a rather unique boat, I thought it might be of interest to members of this forum. It will be a Steam Launch...
  19. seikeinlemming

    Insurance for boat while building

    Hello! In a few weeks I will be purchasing the parts to build a steam powered launch. The hull comes from a commercial boat builder and has a HIN number. It will not be on the water for 3-4 years while all the parts get built. My question is: The hull is not exactly the cheapest thing in the...
  20. seikeinlemming

    Float testing restoration without complete reassembly

    I am in the process of rebuilding (new deck, engine compartment etc) an 18' bow rider. The engine runs on land, but I would like to float test the boat and run at a no-wake speed in a lake environment. My question is, does anyone know if I am required to reassemble the engine compartment...
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