steamboat model ROBERT P / Stuart-Turner D10

This model steamboat was built and engineered by the late Bob Potrykus from Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He was my best friend and mentor. I inherited this model from him.
The model is of an open launch type from the early 1900's.
It was built in 1987. The engine is a Stuart-Turner D10.
The burner is homemade and the fuel is white gas (Coleman fuel}.
It is pre-heated in a tray that holds denatured alcohol. It is pressurized with a plunger similar to a camping stove.
The boiler is homemade and holds a little over 3 quarts of distilled water. It runs at 40 PSI. It is pressure tested annually at 60 PSI.
When the engine is running, there is a feed pump driven off the propeller shaft. The feed pump provides pressure to the boiler feed lines. When the model is placed in the water, the valve for the keel condenser is opened and a valve from the engine exhaust is closed. The condensed steam/water flows into a container in front of the boiler. Any oil that that comes from the engine's displacement oiler floats over the outlet into another container in the bow. Clean condensed water is pulled from the bottom of the container, runs back to the feed pump, and then back into the boiler. This is an efficient system and makes running times up to 45 minutes quite common.
The model itself consists of pine planks mounted onto pine frames, using steel brads and brass screws. The hull is sealed with a two part commercial marine epoxy.
Radio control makes operation of the throttle valve, reversing gear,
rudder, and steam whistle possible. As the rudder servo moves, the steering wheel rotates.
Many thanks to my cameraman, Jim Smith !

[@gwheyduke]

Beautiful boat, runs very well. 👍

[@howardkennedy708]

Sorry to hear you lost a close friend, the boat shows just how talented he was. I hope you keep it in the family and hand it down to your son, then his son, etc ... if it was a little larger your grandson could ride in it.

[@davidaustin2172]

That’s one beautiful boat!

[@alexcken2527]

Невероятно! Снимаю шляпу!

[@sloanemactire8780]

Beautiful little boat, and it's a beautiful legacy that you are keeping his boat running. Though I nearly choked when I saw the little "Diet Coke" can on the sill of the pilothouse. :D

[@ronitsingh85]

That is a fast steamer! There is something about the mechanics of using steam engines that is magical!!!

[@jerrymccrae7202]

Such a peaceful hobby.

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Couldn't help but think watching the "older guy" with the kids asking one question after the other and him "playing" right along ---- "men and boys and the price of their toys" in this caase leave out the "boys".

[@michaelbauers8800]

wow, I am really impressed by the craftsmanship shown here. What weirdos downvoted this?

[@eifionjones559]

you always get them, probably never made a thing in their lives

[@railroad9000]

Beautiful boat in appearance and in operation!

[@tdnolting8859]

Lot of detail. Clear down to the 48 star flag. Beautiful!

[@michaelbauers8800]

I didn't even notice that, wow

[@tonydiaz787]

Beautiful, simply beautiful

[@arly1978]

Beautiful

[@Colin399]

That is a beautiful steam launch!

[@Wlechija]

Love the R/C (? I hope ) Alligator at 4:33. I have a 1950s Bowman launch ,not R/C but a lot of fun and attracts a lot of attention when fired up.

[@rchobby1492]

Superbe réalisation!Cordialement

[@GGekko44]

Very nice model

[@supernyancatz6769]

i went to sleep watching slow tv and here i am apparently watching videos about steamboats

[@johnreichert8958]

That is so KOOL, great job!!!

[@fairuzzahirfadellurahman1897]

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[@pplanza2]

wow!!!! nice

[@DoItYourself-DIY]

Very nice

[@kanhakoko5580]

$?

[@ritaj5738]

Chuck, Is that Sue by the steering wheel? I see that you are onboard, also. Love those blue overalls. I do so admire the time, patience, skill & dedication involved with making these detailed boats. Where was the video taken? You truly are an artist!!!!

[@louistheron2714]

TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS.WHERE CAN I GET PLANS FOR THE BOAT & THE ENGINE ?ARE THESE MODELS AVAILABLE READY BUILT ?I WOULD APPRECIATE AN ANSWERE.

[@Marat_Karat]

.. and a check for services. 😁

[@nohabs15]

What a beauty. In the water or on display it's a show stopper. BTW is the clothes pin custom made or a home depot special order ?

[@danimalmaxasis2762]

Sir..Captain! Absolutely beautiful can I ask is just a check that is available or is this handmade and one-of-a-kind I have a grandson I would really love to build together with totally awesome man God bless you and yours thanks for the American flag on the stern as always p. S. Or do you have plans I can purchase as I said great project for me and my grandson thank you again!

[@andrewvitale2700]

Kid had good questions..

[@thomashillenbrand5545]

At 4:00 to 4:08 in the background we see a paddlesteamer - look like the model of Fulton`s Claremont?

[@USMC_BABE38]

how hard was this to build i want to build one

[@mervynevans5176]

quien puede ser el pelotudo que le pone no me gusta a algo tan lindo como esto?

[@philipyeo7535]

I would be terrified that the fire would go out whilst its on the water

[@FBurck]

What lake is this? Looks like somewhere in Florida

[@Quapple855]

EvlMagus I met this guy at a tractor/motor show in chilyon wisconsin he had with him this boat and a similar one he made he acquired this one from one of his freinds that passed away

[@Quapple855]

I mean chilton wisconsin

[@BennyCFD]

Shouls have named it the African Queen