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Gemini, a steam powered launch.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #434 Jul 1964 (v.60) pg. 86

Steaming RESTLESS. An informal manual of instructions for steaming (operating) the steamboat RESTLESS could be applied to any small steamboat. Part 1. Historical background of the boat.
STEAMBOATING #30 Nov-Dec 1989 pg. 20

A study of the ROSE hull, a 20-ft. fiberglass hull class specifically designed to meet the needs of the steam launch hobbyist. Part 1.
STEAMBOATING #30 Nov-Dec 1989 pg. 23

A study of the ROSE hull. Part 2. Commercial production.
STEAMBOATING #31 Jan-Feb 1990 pg. 22

Steaming RESTLESS. Part 2. Beginning suggestions. Covers such topics as whistle, gauges, lubrication, engine room bells, etc.
STEAMBOATING #31 Jan-Feb 1990 pg. 30

A study of the ROSE hull. Part 3. Owner's variations.
STEAMBOATING #32 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 16

Steaming RESTLESS. Part 3. Boiler and feeding.
STEAMBOATING #32 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 22

Length vs. speed. Analysis of what makes a good steamboat hull.
STEAMBOATING #32 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 26

Steamboating 101. A primer on the technical aspects of steamboating. Part 1. Introduction.
STEAMBOATING #33 May-Jun 1990 pg. 14

A study of the ROSE hull. Part 4. Vessel comparison chart.
STEAMBOATING #33 May-Jun 1990 pg. 18, 35

Steaming RESTLESS. Part 4. Fuels and firing.
STEAMBOATING #33 May-Jun 1990 pg. 22

Steaming RESTLESS. Part 5. Epilog.
STEAMBOATING #34 Jul-Aug 1990 pg. 20

Steamboating 101. Part 2. Selecting a steamboat hull.
STEAMBOATING #34 Jul-Aug 1990 pg. 36

Steamboat hull designs. Part 1. Construction materials.
STEAMBOATING #35 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 22

Tip on washing down your steamboat and trailer using the hot water from your boiler.
STEAMBOATING #35 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 41

Building WHISPER, a 16-ft. plywood cabin cruiser that sleeps two. Plan and material list reprinted from a 1950's Mechanix Illustrated publication. The boat shown has been adapted for steam power.
STEAMBOATING #36 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 14

Steamboating 101. Part 4. Balance, the efficient way. Explains the "balance" required between engine, boiler, condenser, combustion, and propeller need to achieve an efficient steamboat.
STEAMBOATING #36 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 24

Steamboat hull design. Part 2. Round-bottomed fantailed hulls.
STEAMBOATING #36 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 28

Steamboat hull designs. Part 3. The V-bottomed hull.
STEAMBOATING #38 Mar-Apr 1991 pg. 16
Added Info STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 49

Steamboat hull designs. Part 4. The flat-bottomed hull.
STEAMBOATING #39 May-Jun 1991 pg. 14

Steamboat hull material choice.
STEAMBOATING #39 May-Jun 1991 pg. 28

Construction and mounting of a canopy top (awning) for a steamboat.
STEAMBOATING #39 May-Jun 1991 pg. 32

Propeller trials and reflections. Using Weston Farmer's propeller curves to select the correct prop for a steamboat.
STEAMBOATING #40 Jul-Aug 1991 pg. 16
Correction STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 48
Added Info STEAMBOATING #42 Nov-Dec 1991 pg. 49

Steamboat hull designs. Part 5. Hull materials.
STEAMBOATING #40 Jul-Aug 1991 pg. 30

Steamboat hull designs. Part 6. Hull designers.
STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 30

Steamboat hull designs. Part 7. Hull designers (continued).
STEAMBOATING #42 Nov-Dec 1991 pg. 34

Excerpts from the International Nautical Rules as they apply to steamboats.
STEAMBOATING #46 Jul-Aug 1992 pg. 22

Steamboater's Handbook. Volume 3. This SPECIAL EDITION contains reprints of articles which appeared in earlier issues. The articles are arranged in broad topical areas including: BOILERS, ENGINES, HULLS, PROPELLERS, ... etc.
STEAMBOATING #49 Spring 1993 pg. 1

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