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A 26' USCG surg rescue boat  
FOR SALE:
Mosquito Enterprises, USCG Motor Surf Boat 26 foot fiberglass hull. Some work has been started on this project. Due to current circumstances I am not going to be able to finish this project. I would like to see someone else have the opportunity to complete this great project.
 
Also selling a new galvanized Karavan 3 axle trailer for this boat project.
 
Asking $15,500.00 for both the boat hull & the trailer. Email for additional pics.
 
Contact: Robert Christensen, rob@cmi80.com
208-436-6213 Day time phone
208-219-6187 Cell phone
 


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Nice single cylinder engine  
FOR SALE:
Near new heavy duty marine steam engine with hydro feed water pump. Ball bearing except mains which are grease zerk. 2 1/4" x 4 1/2". Weighs approx 100#. Asking $1800 obo. Buyer responsible for all shipping costs.
 
Contact:
telephone: Gil Murdoch 208-524-1530,
email: danmurdoch13@gmail.com for questions. Thanks!  


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20+ pipe calliope  
FOR SALE: CALLIOPE. CAN OPERATE WITH STEAM OR AIR
This 25 whistle unit plays recorded songs with a touch of a button or you can play using a keyboard. A great feature if you're operating your steam boat by yourself:
*   25 brass whistles, precision made, tuned to the note,
*   25 steam/temperature rated brass valves,
*   25 note keyboard allows for expansion.
My smallest, ten note unit is on my Beckmann steam launch mounted on top of boiler at forward end.
 
CALLIOPE CONTROLLER FEATURES AVAILABLE NOW
Bestek Calliope upgrade Controller with the following features: Use your I Phone, IPad, Computer, or android to operate up to 96 notes. Unlimited song base , all wireless system stand alone as a Wi-Fi.
*   Midi controller designed for this application,
*   2gb SD storage removable card,
*   Song title display,
*   Instantly record songs from your keyboard.
*   WIRELESS Control : allows you to choose songs or pause/play.
*   All cables plug in included,
*   Up to 96 notes can played with this unit, so if you want more notes, there is no need to change the controller. Just add more valves and whistles, connect wires to the terminal strip.
SIMPLE TO PUT TOGETHER ....
I can make a custom manifold (please inquire, standard 1/2 inch npt for valves.)
All plug n play connections ,easy to set up
TO HEAR IT PLAY -- I have a few videos posted on youtube, kenny g Calliope channel:
https://youtu.be/4-DLDuv2j2U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ure8cIp9kZs&sns=em
 
Contact email:


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Linda J

FOR SALE: 21 foot Steam Launch Linda J.
    HULL: 21'LOA x 6'Beam, Beckmann, fiberglass, 2,800 lbs.
    ENGINE: Semple 3" + 5" x 4" Compound built 1996, slip eccentric rev.. 18" x 24" prop.
    BOILER: HWT, 1/2" tubes, 48 sq.ft. H.S., oper. press. 150 psia, built 1994, bio-diesel.
    Lots of extras including solar panel for battery charging.
 
Asking $18,700.
Contact:
    Steve Morrison
    email:
    telephone: 520-909-1290
 

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small 3x3 bottle engine



INFORMATION WANTED ON THIS ENGINE
 
*  Height: 25” to top of cylinder
*  Intake: 3/8” pipe
*  Exhaust: 3/4”
*  A reversing rocking valve engine
*  It has crosshead driven feed pump.
*  Bore is 3”, I think - I have not taken the cylinder head off.
*  Stroke is 3”
   This is the only rocking valve engine I have ever seen. It is obviously factory made but there are no identifying marks anywhere that I can find.
   It is old enough that there are some square head bolts.
 
Contact: Gene Goebel
telephone: 417-724-2645
email:


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FOR SALE: Dean Merrill 3-1/4”x 6” x 5” Compound Steeple Marine Engine, 46” tall, 18” wide, 24” long and approx. 450#. Includes feed water pump, lubricator, u-joint shaft coupler, and a 0-250# solid brass Lonergan Steam gauge. Free crating and transport to shipper (YRC). Pick up in Tacoma and receive a $150.
$5220.31
 
Contact: Ted or Carole
telephone: 253 223-2667 cell; 253 566-3843 evenings
email:

 
 
 
 
 

Beckmann Super HWT-25 Water Tube Steam Boiler (24” x 20 x 26”, w/38 tubes). Set up for wood. Still in Original Crate & Free Lonergan 0-250# solid brass steam pressure gauge. Located in Tacoma.   $5895.
Also available Reflex gauge and 4 chime brass whistle.   $450 ea.
Contact: Ted & Carole
email:


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Tortoise

FOR SALE: Tortoise, 38.5' counter stern steam tug. Twin screw with Tiny Power 3454 compound engines, Bryan D650-S water tube boiler, new in 2001. Hull - 15mm Okume plywood over 2" x 6" fir frames. 1 HP Tiny Power double simple driving a 12v alternator. Full galley with refrigerator, sink, propane stove/oven, 100 gallon fresh water, head with 70 gallon waste tank. Moored Columbia River near Portland, OR.
For additional info visit: HERE or contact the owner.
 
Asking $ 27,500.
 
Contact: Dave Larson, 503-887-4222.
 


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Rustad's Stuff FOR SALE:
 
Item 2) Lunkenheimer large bronze bulls-eye sight feed with needle valve for central lube system - 3/8 NPT shiny, nice display item.
$20
Item 3) Small brass sight feed with tubular glass and needle valve - brass, 3" tall, 1/4 NPT connections.
$10
All prices negotiable & all items are at the residence in Edmonds, WA.
 
Contact:
Al Rustad
e-mail:
telephone 425-744-4575
 


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WANTED: Purchase steamboat/launch with lines similar to SAN JOAQUINE, NARRAGANSETT or CATALYST. West Coast preferably and in good running order.
 
Contact: Jon Kirchanski
email:
telephone: 360-434-5977


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FOR SALE:

Mike Brown Engine
Mike Brown 2 cylinder horizontal engine, 3 HP
* The bore is 1.625 inches. The stroke is 2.25 inches.
* The crankshaft diameter is 5/8 inches.
* The flywheel diameter is 7.5 inches.
* Steam intake .25 inch pipe, exhaust .25 inch pipe.
* Maximum rpm is 700
* 17 inches long
* 13 inches wide
* 8 inches high
* approximately 65 pounds
More info HERE
 
$ 2,000 OBO
 
Contact:
email:
telephone: 417.778.6171

Peter Bouley Boiler
3.5 horsepower Peter Bouley boiler, set for wood
 
$ 6,000 OBO
 

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Nice single cylinder FOR SALE: Single Cylinder engine.
2.4" bore x 4" stroke with Stephenson reversing; operating pressure at 120 psi. Made of steel (not painted). Length = 380mm x Width = 200mm x Height = 615mm, weight = 85lb (38.5kg0. This engine has sealed bearings at all moving points. Comes with a 10" pulley, spare piston rings, packing gland and high temp "O" rings.

Price is $ 2,500.00 US plus shipping

For more pictures or questions email me at:


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LINES AND OFFSETS AVAILABLE FOR THE TRUSCOTT 21 FOOT "COMPROMISE" HULL
Truscott Lines

Authentic Truscott design, never surpassed in stability, grace, ease of propulsion or beauty. From an original Truscott Company hull, these lines and offsets document the exact shape. The 24” by 36” print’s drawing and tables contain the necessary information for those that want to build their own COMPROMISE steam launch hull. This can also be used to scale the hull up or down in size as well as produce a half model. The 24” by 36” print with its drawing, lines and tables postpaid is:
$35.00 in the U.S. or $40.00 internationally.
More information at pearlengine or in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Steamboating Magazine.


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AVL MACHINE WORKS AD
You can email AVL Machine Works at avanluenen@yahoo.com


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