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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Obsessive Canalboat Disorder Pt. III

It's done! I decided not to go with 'Wey' in the end, as it was too large to travel the inland waterways to any great extent. I decide to opt for the slightly smaller barge at Trent Bridge...





And I get all that steel as well! Plenty for a replacement chassis for a bus! Although I might weigh it in, as I had to pay VAT on the auction price!



What a sexy bow:-



The inside is looking a bit rusty but some good plating and a few coats of bitchumin will sort her out:-




Next step is to get the thing moved to the marina and lifted onto the hard standing. Then the real work can begin! Watch this space ;)

Any suggestions for a name?

Oh, and this is the type of engine/generator I'm going to install...

Any ideas what type of engine it is? Answers on a postard, please.

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4 comments:

  1. OCDpatient1July 31, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    Shit gas? or steam, compressed air? no i got it its a water activated electric generator type thingy right? (hydro generator)
    Looks like you need 50 gallons of jenolite!! Wicked mate does she have a name?

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  2. HEMPYAugust 1, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    Lol steam powered sieve! awesome can you salvage that pancake air filter in the picture? :)

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  3. UnknownAugust 1, 2008 at 3:37 AM

    It's a new fekin Steam Engine this guy invented a couple of years ago that can rev up to 6K RPM on low pressure!! There's an 8 cylinder version in design that he reckons he could get 500BHP out of!!!!

    The crankless design means no sideways forces on the barrells (Cutting out the need for a crank case!). Also, valves open and close when the piston is stationary. The forces are being absorbed by the cetner spring and returned to each piston so no energy lost! All this adds up to a light weight, cheap, easy to maintain engine! Just a dab of oil on the one bearing and some nore O rings (That take 5 mins to replace!).

    Me and TomT are building a prototype in his shed for Dougie Duckling ;)

    Steam is back in full effect ;)

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  4. Apey CamperAugust 1, 2008 at 4:11 AM

    Chooo Chooo?

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