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Saito Hercules (live steam)

Listed by lindemann06 ·

Specifications

Boat Length
32" (81.28 cm)
Boat Weight
214g (8 oz)
Motor Type
Gas / Petrol
Drive Type
Direct
Props
Single
Battery Type
LiIon
Battery mAh
285 mAh
Prop Size
333mm
Run Time
355 min
Model Speed
362 km/h (224.9mph)

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About this boat

I acquired this boat with a Saito T2DR twin steam plant installed. It had been stored in a garage for 20+ years, and was in decent shape - all except the steam plant. It needed a complete overhaul and restoration. It took around 3 months to work out the bugs, but now it's running very well. It's my first live steam boat, and I'm hooked!

Comments

  1. lindemann06
    Leading Seaman
    If you need any info or advice about this boat and steam plant, feel free to ask.
  2. RonH
    Warrant Officer
    My Dad had this Saito boat with the same engine and boiler. He never ran it and I have it now. This will be one of my future projects. I have been into steamboats since the early 80's. Once you have one there will be others👍😊
    Liked by lindemann06

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