Lou Pisani's Steam Launch "JJ"

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Steam Nut Wesley Harcourt

Steam Nut Wesley Harcourt

5 жыл бұрын

The late Lou Pisani's Steam Launch "JJ"
Now for sale: www.northweststeamsociety.org...
Hull- A 26" fiberglass "surf boat" replica made by Mosquito Enterprises of Everett, Washington.
Engine- An original New Old Stock U.S. Navy Model "K" compound steam engine. Piston valve for the High Pressure (HP) piston, and "D" Slide valve for the Low Pressure (LP) piston. Stevenson Link reverse gear. The engine transmits power through a 1.5:1 ratio planetary gear setup to slow the engine and increase propeller speed (hull limits propeller diameter, and this engine being VERY large for this boat has a lot of power to give).
Boiler- A diesel-fired Babcock-Wilcox (B&W) style watertube boiler of approximately 100sqft heating surface.
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@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
JJ is now for sale: www.northweststeamsociety.org/classifieds
@tobyw9573
@tobyw9573 9 ай бұрын
I believe Capt Pisani's launch is the best matched engine, boiler, screw and hull I've seen! Well done Cap!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 9 ай бұрын
I completely agree. I'm sure his family, and whomever ends up with JJ, will appreciate your sentiments.
@HanSoloM31
@HanSoloM31 10 ай бұрын
Удивительно приятны звуки этого парового двигателя!👍 - Я специально надел большие наушники, это фантастический звук!🤗
@casadelshed9128
@casadelshed9128 4 жыл бұрын
That OG smiling away, living the dream.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Haha he's thrilled with the ride he built.
@2manycatsforadime
@2manycatsforadime 7 ай бұрын
those K engines are the best. Had one with the boiler many years ago. Abandoned by the Navy with so many motor and a few steam launches. My Pop ran a K Boat in the 30s when he was, Navy, stationed at the radio towers at Anapolis.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 7 ай бұрын
They are powerful, and well designed engines. What happened to the one you had? By 'the boiler's I'm assuming you mean a Ward watertube boiler? That's great your dad had the opportunity to run them. Did her have many stories about them?
@SteamCrane
@SteamCrane Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear "the late". Hope he had substantial time to enjoy this beauty!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
He had some good times, but it's never enough of course.
@slommer5063
@slommer5063 8 ай бұрын
Your vessel is beyond words. Thank you.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
@TheVonhollan
@TheVonhollan 11 ай бұрын
I love how deep she run and pushes threw! Her wake perfect I myself enjoyed the run.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 11 ай бұрын
She is incredibly powerful, and the hull is very seaworthy.
@MF11283
@MF11283 4 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how all of these steam launchs have a sound like a low speed diesel except the hiss of the steam, I expect them to have some exotic unique sound
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
They sound even quieter when all the bearings are perfectly adjusted
@beboboymann3823
@beboboymann3823 Жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE No no don’t do anything to quiet her down…….she is strutting her stuff.
@rudycarlson8245
@rudycarlson8245 5 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE how much did this boat sell for?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 5 ай бұрын
@@rudycarlson8245 it is still available for $55,000. About half of what it cost to build.
@rudycarlson8245
@rudycarlson8245 5 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE it’s a beautiful boat what is the boiler fired by?
@redramage
@redramage 4 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous and unique boat, a real head turner.
@TLN-qu4rq
@TLN-qu4rq 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things about this boat is the fact that it's not idiot certified.
@PeterShaw-lb9lt
@PeterShaw-lb9lt 3 ай бұрын
It reminds me of the boat in the Humphrey Bogart movie African Queen
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 ай бұрын
Get comments about 'African Queen's nearly every time we go out 🤓
@paulorobertomalty4255
@paulorobertomalty4255 9 күн бұрын
O do filme estava feio kkkk
@massimocorsaro1831
@massimocorsaro1831 2 ай бұрын
A great pleausure for ears and eyes!
@jlyle51
@jlyle51 4 жыл бұрын
That thing is fast . Well matched prop and engine.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
She is also much faster than was was shown... I hope to get some full throttle footage in the next year.
@michaeltrilck5680
@michaeltrilck5680 2 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Realy? 🤔 What a Steam Rocket!!!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaeltrilck5680 yes indeed! The k was rated at about 300 RPM I believe. This was just loafing along in the video...
@michaeltrilck5680
@michaeltrilck5680 2 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Hey Wesley! Thanks for your VERY FAST answer! Your little Streamer is wonderful! The ship's hull is perfect ... Fast like a dolphin..😉 😎 👍 👍👍Sorry for my bad English! Greatings from Germany! ( I'm at work, nightshift) 😉 Have a nice day and everytime a handbreadth water under the keel! 😎
@therandomytchannel4318
@therandomytchannel4318 Жыл бұрын
How fast would it go if it was fitted with a little steam turbine 🙂
@DodAederen
@DodAederen 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoying this tremendously.
@wbsims2996
@wbsims2996 4 жыл бұрын
Makes me smile. Reminds me of the sound of the African Queen.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you enjoy it. She sure sounds like it doesn't she?
@wbsims2996
@wbsims2996 4 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE yes, what a craft.
@paulgrimm
@paulgrimm 2 жыл бұрын
I took a steamboat ride on Caddo lake near Jefferson TEXAS . Love the sound of that engine
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
It's like they're living, breathing beings.
@paulgrimm
@paulgrimm 2 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE yes
@ekrwy2
@ekrwy2 3 жыл бұрын
She’s beautiful! I’m into old railroad steam locomotives but I love steam propulsion in general.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a marine steam guy because you can sit right there with the engine. I love anything steam though as well
@kielbasathief9576
@kielbasathief9576 3 жыл бұрын
I love these boats have a painting of the statue of liberty after finished building and the people celebrating on their boats, it really just furthered my interest in em
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
You feel transported back in time every time you get aboard one.
@TimsBitsnPieces
@TimsBitsnPieces 2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful boat and engine. I love the sound of the engine as its is running.
@beans1557
@beans1557 6 ай бұрын
Damn that thing is fast
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 6 ай бұрын
She really scoots for sure, especially when opened up (Which wasn't in the video 🤓)
@Toyas06
@Toyas06 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful machine!
@Jamie-cz2xu
@Jamie-cz2xu Жыл бұрын
And there it is, the most awesome video i have seen today
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
Haha! I'm glad you enjoyed it! She's a really fun boat!
@glassgoat9601
@glassgoat9601 2 жыл бұрын
What a great looking boat. Nicely done!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll pass it on to Lou
@sonar847
@sonar847 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. A beautiful old steamboat. Thanks!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words
@johnneedy3164
@johnneedy3164 3 жыл бұрын
So many questions, fuel, how lubricant to ALL THOSE BEARINGS, WONDERFUL THINGS 😍
@jumpingjacks5558
@jumpingjacks5558 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat. I love listening to the sound of the engine.
@josephmoylan9199
@josephmoylan9199 2 жыл бұрын
Wow now how cool is that!!
@tandemcompound2
@tandemcompound2 2 жыл бұрын
Palm Trees in Washington State. how interesting. beautiful boat and outfit. thanks for share.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
Lol it was filmed in the California Delta. Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed watching.
@cbrusharmy
@cbrusharmy 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@Zero-fo3rq
@Zero-fo3rq 4 жыл бұрын
She's a beauty there mate
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bobhuffaker5367
@bobhuffaker5367 3 жыл бұрын
But what fuels this beauty. Bob Huffaker
@Afro408
@Afro408 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craft! :)
@dampfspieler37586
@dampfspieler37586 5 жыл бұрын
great work
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@markreynolds3850
@markreynolds3850 4 жыл бұрын
That’s real nice!
@Spruce-Bug
@Spruce-Bug 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
Very happy you like it
@ldemiguelrodrigo3204
@ldemiguelrodrigo3204 Жыл бұрын
Preciosa restauración. Felicidades.
@user-bg2ez7zr4r
@user-bg2ez7zr4r 24 күн бұрын
Техника постапокалипсиса)) это наше будушее)))
@369tvp6
@369tvp6 2 жыл бұрын
I love it!
@jameswatt1970
@jameswatt1970 4 жыл бұрын
Magnifique!
@daanbos5918
@daanbos5918 3 жыл бұрын
i kinda want something like this
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
There are Steamboats/ steam launches currently for sale and supplies to make one available as well
@MrJeep75
@MrJeep75 Жыл бұрын
Cool boat
@Consequator
@Consequator 3 жыл бұрын
That little thing is really moving. Looks like it can go faster too.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, she definitely has A LOT more in her. That engine is designed to turn up to about 300rpm.
@johnhili8664
@johnhili8664 4 жыл бұрын
That's what I call a beautiful boat and the engine is fantastic!!! BTW is Pisani of Maltese descendants as here in Malta it is a very common surname!!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will pass on your kind words. I am not sure... I will have to ask Lou what his heritage is.
@rasadhossin2084
@rasadhossin2084 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice job l love
@1911olympic
@1911olympic 4 жыл бұрын
Very fast, almost hull speed!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
She is quite fast indeed. Those shots were at about 1/4 throttle. She can very easily surpass hull speed and push a mountain of a wake while doing it. She'd make a fun boat to surf behind.
@cyberp0et
@cyberp0et 3 жыл бұрын
What a jewel! It only it had a classic wooden steering wheel.
@441rider
@441rider 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I thought my Stuart #1 and #5 were big steam engines. Cool boiler,
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
She's just a smidge bigger Thanks!
@user-hx6wp4tg6c
@user-hx6wp4tg6c 4 жыл бұрын
Great!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@The123pcr
@The123pcr 4 жыл бұрын
wow a nice plant!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
It certainly is, isn't it? I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the owner.
@Allan_aka_RocKITEman
@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 4 жыл бұрын
Cool...👍👍
@salimkumar9748
@salimkumar9748 4 жыл бұрын
Super
@DkJ40K
@DkJ40K 4 жыл бұрын
I like that name.
@ronaldspencer547
@ronaldspencer547 4 жыл бұрын
Just need to paint "African Queen" on the side.
@CheersWarren
@CheersWarren 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant job! Lovely installation . Was the boiler sized to match the max steel requirement of the engine? It seems a lot bigger than needed. I expect the boat would love to tow something heavy. I have a small diesel powered launch that just runs great when towing something. Cheers Warren
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Yes they did a wonderful job indeed! The boiler was purpose built to fit the engine and hull. It has more than adequate hearing surface with much reserve to spare. She truly has more grunt than most launches and would do a wonderful job towing.
@charlesyoung2911
@charlesyoung2911 Жыл бұрын
Nice job however they are Stephenson Reversing Links, the main wearing area is the LP Eccentric Straps beacuase of weight of the LP Slde Valve which should have shims under the "Wings" that can be removed to take up the wear.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
In my experience it's actually the die block bearing or slippers that end up being subject to the most wear due to their high loading for such small bearing surfaces. The up and down motion, very little ability to maintain a hydraulic wedge of oil are Usually where the 'clack' comes from. This particular design of the die blocks in this Stephenson link was particularly prone to the quick wear, with little to no room for adjustment other than replacing parts
@benc1927
@benc1927 2 жыл бұрын
Simpyl amazing
@henrykoester6770
@henrykoester6770 4 жыл бұрын
cool
@GardenRailway
@GardenRailway 4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, just working my way through them! What's that lovely hooter I hear at 10:20, I've heard it before on another UK video?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you are enjoying my videos. I'm not sure where Lou bought his steam siren from. I know there are some new manufacturers of them and they're becoming more common on steam launches both here in the USA, as well as overseas.
@GardenRailway
@GardenRailway 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've watched all the building "Persistance" videos. You have a lovely family! Keep up the good work
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
@@GardenRailway I appreciate your kind words. I'll hopefully be posting a nearly three-year update video here soon.
@vicentedelgarothe3rd852
@vicentedelgarothe3rd852 3 жыл бұрын
some reason it makes me think of disney world the design is so smooth and old time looking, i guess thats why
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
Walt disney loved steam engines and locomotives. He commissioned a number of them to be built for his parks. He even had small steamboats commissioned but they turned out a bit different than anticipated and they were canceled.
@douglasschaefer3750
@douglasschaefer3750 23 күн бұрын
Wow hepi clean
@LiveSteamPaddleWheelersPG
@LiveSteamPaddleWheelersPG 5 жыл бұрын
Great! A bit like the Hemi in a pony car...
@tedwilliams1000
@tedwilliams1000 4 жыл бұрын
Are there more new old engines like that laying around? Where did you find it?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
On very rare occasion new old engines still pop up. Most you find are used, though they don't wear out as easily as a internal combustion engine. There are a few sources for used and antique engines online. Here are some links. I also included a link for an online steamboat discussion forum. discoverlivesteam.com/discoverforsale/marine.html www.northweststeamsociety.org/classifieds prestonservices.co.uk/category/steam-engines/steam-boats/ thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/
@QwertyKeyllll
@QwertyKeyllll 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted that
@ub8aaq30
@ub8aaq30 4 жыл бұрын
Хороший ход!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
Большое спасибо
@malcolmgreening6936
@malcolmgreening6936 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love some detail of the boiler, fuel, condenser etc !
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
Boiler is a 100sq ft B&W style watertube with two steam atomizing burners burning diesel. Condenser is a keel condenser sized for the engine.
@N330AA
@N330AA 3 жыл бұрын
Very elegant boat. How much HP does the engine deliver?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think the Navy K engines were rated at 25hp
@user-wl8mn2dd8v
@user-wl8mn2dd8v 4 жыл бұрын
👍красота.
@1911olympic
@1911olympic 4 жыл бұрын
Very fast!
@christiankastorf1427
@christiankastorf1427 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of boiler have you got?
@mosapedoterrorist7529
@mosapedoterrorist7529 3 жыл бұрын
Cracker of a boat I live in Bute Rothesay Argyll Scotland a common boat you'll see is the Waverley a large steam paddle ship
@bamaslamma1003
@bamaslamma1003 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful boat. What does she burn?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! She burns wood, really really old vegetable oil, or diesel.
@alleycatvietnam
@alleycatvietnam 5 жыл бұрын
Quote: this engine being VERY large for this boat has a lot of power to give). I was going to make the same observation OVER POWERED...lol
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 5 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah that engine is about double the horsepower that would normally be in a launch that size. She's a really fast boat. Extremely well put together.
@skeets6060
@skeets6060 4 жыл бұрын
Kinda like Shelby putting a 427 in a cobra huh
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
@@skeets6060 exactly haha Raceboat!
@Chris-fo8wp
@Chris-fo8wp 4 жыл бұрын
No such thing as too much power :)
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
@@Chris-fo8wp you are 100% correct!
@robertjwilliams3532
@robertjwilliams3532 4 жыл бұрын
The engine seems to take a lot of room. How much bigger a hull could this engine efficiently support?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
The US Navy put these engines in launches of about 30' in length. That being said, if a hull was light enough and fair enough I would think it conceivable to put in something up to 40' long.
@mosapedoterrorist7529
@mosapedoterrorist7529 3 жыл бұрын
It's power to weight ratio these old engines are not as powerful as you might think,well compared to modern combustion engines
@SteamCrane
@SteamCrane Жыл бұрын
@@mosapedoterrorist7529 Steam has actual power, gas/diesel has inflated power. The Navy would have downrated the engine as 25 Hp, it probably put out a good bit more.
@stuglenn1112
@stuglenn1112 8 ай бұрын
Cool kind of looks like the Africa Queen.
@simonsiron887
@simonsiron887 3 жыл бұрын
Could you do a detail video about the boiler
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
I will try to if I get a chance to go out on her again. It's B&W style watertube boiler using diesel for fuel in two steam atomizing burners.
@simonsiron887
@simonsiron887 3 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE thanks for the help
@Frank-he7fq
@Frank-he7fq 4 жыл бұрын
I have a quastion. Where are you buy steam machin?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
There are a number of sources throughout the world. Here are a few; www.northweststeamsociety.org/ www.discoverlivesteam.com/discoverforsale/non-railroad.html steamboatassociation.se/ steamboatassociation.co.uk/ prestonservices.co.uk/ www.stationroadsteam.com/ www.steamworkshop.co.uk/ www.steamtractionworld.com/ www.steamboat.com.au/ Good luck!
@ZhatFatScav
@ZhatFatScav 4 жыл бұрын
where was this filmed? seems like a lovely plase to set sail with any kind of boat
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
It was filmed in the California Delta, on one of the sloughs near Isleton, CA. There is nearly 1,000 miles of navigable waterway in the California Delta. One could steam from Sacramento, out to the Pacific, and off to Australia if they had the fuel and fortitude.
@ZhatFatScav
@ZhatFatScav 4 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE oooh that's lovely, I'm saving up to hopefully immigrate to the US, wouldn't mind building my own steamer to sail the waterways
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
@@ZhatFatScav I wish you luck and safe travel. There are many reasonably priced steamboats available here that would help you get your feet wet while building your own. Where are you immigrating from?
@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789
@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789 4 ай бұрын
That lever being yanked around the 1:00 mark, what does that do? I know the valve there probably feeds steam into the pistons, but I'd love to see and explanation of how compound steam engines like these worked
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 ай бұрын
That lever is the reversing lever. Often called a 'Johnson Bar' on American steam locomotives. In this case with Stephenson link valve gear it switches which eccentric (offset circles, effefctively camshaft lobes) on the crankshaft are affecting the valve events. In this valve gear there are two eccentrics per cylinder. One for ahead, and one for reverse. Whichever one that has its eccentric rod (effectively a pushrod) directly under the valve is the one that affects the valve movements. Compound engines like this one use the high pressure steam from the boiler in the smaller 'High Pressure' cylinder first. As the steam pushes the piston down it expands and is then at a lower pressure when it is exhausted into the receiver for the Low Pressure cylinder. The Low Pressure cylinder is a larger diameter for the purpose of trying to extract the same amount of power out of the now lower pressure steam by way of having more surface area (100psi on a 10sqin piston area, vs 10psi on a 100sqin piston area). The low pressure cylinder then exhausts into the condenser. This enacts a vacuum on whichever side of the low pressure piston is exposed to the exhaust at that time. That additional 'pull' from the vacuum of the exhaust side will provide additional power. The whole purpose of multiple progressively larger cylinders, and the vacuum on the exhaust, is to extract every available bit of power possible from the steam available. I hope that explanation helps. I hope that helps!
@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789
@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789 4 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE That was an absolutely brilliant explanation of both concepts, thank you so much! I have discovered an interest in steam piston engines, only having rudimentary knowledge of diesel engines, maritime and automotive, and zero knowledge of steam engines beyond steam turbines used in civilian nuclear power, it is all tasty green grass for me!
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 ай бұрын
@@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789 I'm happy to help. There are lots of resources for info and even your own steam engines if you so desire.
@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290
@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290 3 жыл бұрын
What price range would this sort of boat be in? It's magnificent and fast too!
@BillyBoze
@BillyBoze 3 жыл бұрын
If you have to ask, you can't afford it.
@scottyjames2432
@scottyjames2432 Жыл бұрын
Where do you get all the water from?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
The water is just municipal water carried onboard in tanks. The whole system condenses the exhaust steam and recycles the water, so there is no need to pull water from the river (or lake, etc.).
@gaetanozuccarello9802
@gaetanozuccarello9802 6 ай бұрын
😉👍😊
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 6 ай бұрын
🤓🤗
@paulorobertomalty4255
@paulorobertomalty4255 9 күн бұрын
Que espécie de motor é este, não tem no Brasil.
@michaelgodbee5361
@michaelgodbee5361 Жыл бұрын
Can triple expansion steam engine still be built if wanted
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. There are kits available from Elliot Bay Steamboat Company and some people make their own designs.
@gaetanozuccarello9802
@gaetanozuccarello9802 Жыл бұрын
😉😉😉👍👍👍
@robroy8349
@robroy8349 Жыл бұрын
I know it's a difficult question to answer but approx how long would a cord of wood run it
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Жыл бұрын
That is quite a difficult one to answer... If one is going hull speed or slower the fuel would last exceptionally longer than if one was pushing it even a knot/mph over the hull speed. I am pulling a figure out of the air here, but would say one could comfortably go 200 miles on a cord of good hardwood, or even softwood, in this boat... If I'm wrong and it ran out, one could always pull up to the riverbank and get some more. If I'm wrong and there's too much, then there's many more fun days of steaming ahead.
@riderstrano783
@riderstrano783 8 ай бұрын
I just want to know where he found a new-in-box engine.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
Exceedingly rare, and even rarer today. They are still out there to be found. Someone probably bought it a military surplus with the intent to do something with it and never did. Lou had it for at least 20 years before he did anything with it.
@ryanjames170
@ryanjames170 4 жыл бұрын
how on earth fast is this boat?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
I believe she can get up to 10mph maybe more... with a mountain of a bow wave.
@user-yf8dd3rl5l
@user-yf8dd3rl5l 2 ай бұрын
how can I get this boat
@user-vy7xi5pj6b
@user-vy7xi5pj6b 4 жыл бұрын
Очень позитивное занятие.
@user-fz4pp1nx6u
@user-fz4pp1nx6u 4 жыл бұрын
Ага. Надо на аэросани такое приколхозить...
@user-vy7xi5pj6b
@user-vy7xi5pj6b 4 жыл бұрын
Владимир Владимир Дефиле не то будет, на кораблике круче.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
большое спасибо
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
Паровой снегоход был бы восхитителен!
@raymondleggs5508
@raymondleggs5508 4 жыл бұрын
Was expecting chugga chugga
@glyks1550
@glyks1550 4 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
There are a few sources for used and antique engines online. Here are some links. I also included a link for an online steamboat discussion forum. discoverlivesteam.com/discoverforsale/marine.html www.northweststeamsociety.org/classifieds prestonservices.co.uk/category/steam-engines/steam-boats/ thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/
@michaelgarofalo6231
@michaelgarofalo6231 4 жыл бұрын
Is that a Vertical Triple Expansion engine? I ask as I’m fairly new to naval steam engines.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the steam world. It's a vertical compound with a piston valve on the high pressure cylinder.
@michaelgarofalo6231
@michaelgarofalo6231 4 жыл бұрын
Wesley Harcourt ah! Thank you, some more reading for me tonight! :D
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelgarofalo6231 you're very welcome! Definitely lots to read out there! thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/ www.northweststeamsociety.org/ steamboatassociation.co.uk/ prestonservices.co.uk
@donquihote6023
@donquihote6023 8 ай бұрын
What Boiler fuel for the Lady?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
Diesel
@donquihote6023
@donquihote6023 8 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Thank You. That was my guess. Beautiful works, lovely Lady.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
​@@donquihote6023thank you! I believe she can run a mix of diesel and oil also.
@donquihote6023
@donquihote6023 8 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Nice. These days multifuel may end up very important. Keep her Hot and Gleaming. Cheers.
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
@@donquihote6023 completely agree. Never know where you might have to source your fuel from next.
@viciouscycle8890
@viciouscycle8890 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, WA registered and trying to figure out where it is and I see palm trees...
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
California Delta steamboat meet at the b&w resort marina in Isleton, California. Annual meet is coming up September 23-26th 2021
@ewencw
@ewencw 3 жыл бұрын
yoo they named a boat after KSI
@daanbos5918
@daanbos5918 3 жыл бұрын
its quite fast actually
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
She's quite a bit faster than that even. That's only about 1/4 throttle
@daanbos5918
@daanbos5918 2 жыл бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE that’s incredible
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 2 жыл бұрын
@@daanbos5918 yes she has a lot of power for her size!
@nicolasmiguelpedrido4847
@nicolasmiguelpedrido4847 4 жыл бұрын
Tu nave es muy linda cuanto esta el pasaje para navegar en ella
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 3 жыл бұрын
¡Gracias! Los viajes son gratis si encontraste el camino hacia el barco.
@picklerix6162
@picklerix6162 4 жыл бұрын
It's ready to run some rum out of Cuba.
@austinward1543
@austinward1543 8 ай бұрын
What kind of boat is this
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
It's a steamboat, hull is a fiberglass copy of a 26' US Coast Guard surf boat. Built by Mosquito Enterprises of Everett, Washington, USA
@austinward1543
@austinward1543 8 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE is it still available
@austinward1543
@austinward1543 8 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE is it wood fired
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 8 ай бұрын
@@austinward1543 it's generally oil fired, but can run wood
@austinward1543
@austinward1543 8 ай бұрын
@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE nice
@garyelsik3376
@garyelsik3376 4 жыл бұрын
Have the game wardens asked for rides?
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE
@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE 4 жыл бұрын
Not yet. There are plenty of steamboaters that would be happy to give them a ride if asked.
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