The Steamboating Forum

She's in steam on 15th April, 27th May, 16th August, 9th September, if that's any help!

One of my university lecturers used to say that in order to become an expert in something you just needed half an hours dedicated study. All I've done is confuse myself! Most info I can find on the web assumes the use of a hot well, and also that the condenser is vertical. Mine is horizontal, about ...

I am responsible for a canal (fresh water) based steam boat with a condenser. It's a jet condenser using canal water as the feed water and the air pump expels it through a pipe through the hull above the water line. The problem is that it doesn't seem to be working. The vacuum gauge shows about 15-2...

Hello everyone,

I play with a steam powered bucket dredger! I have a few queries that I'm hoping you can help with.

This is my dredger: http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/museum ... sndno4.htm