Steam Launch "George H. Sandin" in Vallejo, CA

[@kennygcalliopesteamcalliop5235]

Great footage of start up ...

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Kenny G Calliope Thank you!

[@The123pcr]

Great video and I like the starting with the short handle... really nice done by I dedicated person... thank you for sharing!

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Thank you! My father has quite a knack for re-purposing rusty bits laying about the shop! It's a safe setup that throws the handle clear if the engine decides to turn over on its own.

[@matthewscreaton4797]

great news I look forward to the download I hope it goes well.

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Matthew Screaton thank you! Us as well!

[@P61guy61]

Excellent! Thank you for posting. I had some sound issues but the video was well worth watching in spite of that small quirk. Maybe one day I’ll get to steam.

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've been trying to figure out how to edit/clean up some audio artifacts in the software I use... It's never too early to get started, and there are many boats available right now for incredibly low prices.

[@P61guy61]

Wesley Harcourt I have my eye on one now. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@rick66649]

love the sound of the engine ..........

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Thank you! Some rhythm for ya

[@dgmarklin]

neat set up!

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

dgmarklin Thank you! She's changed a little bit since the video... Buick Grand National turbocharger on the engine exhaust to induce draft, 9 gallon custom aluminium fuel tank to replace the backpack fire pump tank in front of the boiler, and a new cylinder block for the engine with a piston valve on the high pressure cylinder.

[@matthewscreaton4797]

hi Mr Harcourt how's your father's steam boat doing ,

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Matthew Screaton it's doing very well, thank you. Finally about to get the big one in the water. It's been a long journey.

[@shanek6582]

Is that an antique engine or did you guys cast and build it? Beautiful.

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Shane K the engine is a Scripps Compound 3-1/2"+5"×4" made by Scripps Foundry and Machine in Texas. It was built in the 1970's and up until relatively recently they were still selling castings for them. I have some of the patterns for the engine to make more castings. I appreciate the kind words.