Nothing like that where I am here in Australia,we've got an old steam tram but that's about it.I love the sound of steam,it to me is like a live pulsing heart beat plus I love boats,looks like I'm going to North America and Canada ay 👍👍
The best video I’ve watched in a long time. Wow. I stayed till the very last second. Those boats were indescribable. Great job on including info for each vessel.
Mostly older farts like me running these. Wish some young farts would drop their cell phones for a minute and get interested in paleotechnology like these gentlemen. Looks pretty complicated running these..all sorts of valves, etc. They're alive! they have a heart beat.
William Shepard Only those who were lucky enough to be working when final salary pensions and early retirement were still a thing are able to indulge in such hobbies! My generation are only glued to our smartphones because it distracts from the miserable truth that we will be working until we drop!
There's actually quite a few younger people into steam power and keeping the old engines turning. But most of us also live in a reality where we will never be able to own our own engines, we can barely afford to live let alone get anywhere financially. The best our generation can hope for is being able to volunteer with a club-owned engine to keep it going.
and just another observation..... have you ever notice how a good boat design slips threw the water even at speed without much in the line of a wake?....and you notice it most in steamboats!....LOL = Love Of Life.
Al, I am glad we met, I would like to personally thank you for coming to my meet and doing the video, next year you can come to the dinner and dinner is on me. and I think a personal Q&A from boaters would be a good idea.
Al, what was that boat crossing in the background at 3:19? Nice video btw. Oh...I think it's the Rachel Z. Very nice boat. I like tugs for some reason. Practical maybe.
and it is just a shome most people don't know or don't use the singals of thw whistle for getting underway..... and for backing as opposed to procedding forward...... I think the waterways would have a much better atmosphire with them than they have without them. (just my opinion friends)...... and remember LOL = Love of Life!
Most use three or four blade conventional propellers, except for the rare paddle boats. Special "Steam props", with thinner blades are also used, but far more expensive than typical available propellers.
Amazing video, amazing how despite their modest size they have a real feel of elegance and refinment.
Nothing like that where I am here in Australia,we've got an old steam tram but that's about it.I love the sound of steam,it to me is like a live pulsing heart beat plus I love boats,looks like I'm going to North America and Canada ay 👍👍
Outstanding work Gentleman, pretty boats. Thanks for sharing.
The best video I’ve watched in a long time. Wow. I stayed till the very last second. Those boats were indescribable. Great job on including info for each vessel.
Awesome! Thanks
This is the coolest thing I've seen all day... and i went to a rodeo today
What I tend to like the most is when you can tell by the whistle who's coming before you see them by there unique signature!
Nice, I'm ready to go Steamboatin big time.
Thanks Fred. Maybe next year we'll get some video interviews with the boy's (and girls) and their toys.
Great video. Well made.
Beautiful boats.
That duel side wheeler is the"CATS MEOW".⚓⚓⚓🔧🔧🔧
that side wheeler caught my attention! :)
I wonder if I imagined that I can drive a steam boat? Just think of it!
Mostly older farts like me running these. Wish some young farts would drop their cell phones for a minute and get interested in paleotechnology like these gentlemen. Looks pretty complicated running these..all sorts of valves, etc. They're alive! they have a heart beat.
William Shepard Only those who were lucky enough to be working when final salary pensions and early retirement were still a thing are able to indulge in such hobbies! My generation are only glued to our smartphones because it distracts from the miserable truth that we will be working until we drop!
There's actually quite a few younger people into steam power and keeping the old engines turning. But most of us also live in a reality where we will never be able to own our own engines, we can barely afford to live let alone get anywhere financially.
The best our generation can hope for is being able to volunteer with a club-owned engine to keep it going.
A great video, it's a shame that there isn't more footage on each of the vessels. I love steamboats.
11:25 Looks like a real art to sounding the whistle.
and just another observation..... have you ever notice how a good boat design slips threw the water even at speed without much in the line of a wake?....and you notice it most in steamboats!....LOL = Love Of Life.
the AFRICAN QUEEN great boat i love it beautiful
Al, I am glad we met, I would like to personally thank you for coming to my meet and doing the video, next year you can come to the dinner and dinner is on me. and I think a personal Q&A from boaters would be a good idea.
Very good
Beautifull boats
That's just too cool!!
That music tho.
Thanks for such a well made video.
I bet I am the only young person into this stuff 😀😀😀😀😀
You'd lose that bet.
Nope, I am probably younger and I sincerely want one.
i honestly think I would be the youngest. And I rly want one too. I was considering making my own.
I'm nine and I would love one!! I make Lego models of them
enfred1 Nope
Al, what was that boat crossing in the background at 3:19? Nice video btw. Oh...I think it's the Rachel Z. Very nice boat. I like tugs for some reason. Practical maybe.
That it is, the Rachel Z. Thanks for the like.
Omg now I want a steam boat!!!
and it is just a shome most people don't know or don't use the singals of thw whistle for getting underway..... and for backing as opposed to procedding forward...... I think the waterways would have a much better atmosphire with them than they have without them. (just my opinion friends)...... and remember LOL = Love of Life!
superbe pierrot
Do these steam boats use two bladed props or modern props?
Most use three or four blade conventional propellers, except for the rare paddle boats. Special "Steam props", with thinner blades are also used, but far more expensive than typical available propellers.
i love all of 'em
TTHIS TOOL FОR FRЕE SТEAМ МONЕY IS ТHЕ BESТ ООOОN ТHЕ ЕNТIRE WEBSТОRЕЕ!!!>> Stеаmboаt Оctоbеr mеet 2012
Nice vid.
nice
that's great.
love the margaret s
Super.
ooops! should be shame don't know how that "O" got in there!..... LOL = Love Of Life
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Ah, your fly is open, I mean your fenders are hanging off the gunnels
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