Chippewa Model Steam Launch
Craftsman: Gordon Wiles
Catalog #: 2016.45.1
Donor: Gordon Wiles
This Chippewa model steam launch is powered by a Stuart 10V 2-cylinder steam engine fed with steam from its own boiler.
Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.48.8
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
This is an extremely well-built model of the unusual Chris-Craft Cobra speedboat built in the 1950s.
Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane
Craftsman: John Storoz
Knapp Collection #: 489
Catalog #: 2016.44.4
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This hydroplane was modeled after the 1950s style Gold Cup speed boats, and was completely hand crafted by Mr. Storoz.
Gondola Steam Yacht
Craftsman: Jim Fish
Catalog #: 2025.2.1
Donor: John Fish
Gondola is a steam-driven excursion launch running on Coniston Water in England’s Lake District. It is owned and operated by Britain’s National Trust, an organization which preserves and manages historical properties in England. Originally built in 1859 by the Furness Railway Company to enhance their tour operations, Gondola was retired from service in 1936. In […]
R/C English Canal Boat
Craftsman: Carl Schwam
Catalog #: 2017.9.2
Contributor: Carl Schwam
This miniature steamboat is modeled after an English Canal boat. The 50″-long boat is radio controlled.
R/C Hydrofoil Racing Boat
Craftsman: Bob Gregory
Catalog #: 2013.39.2
Contributor: David James
This model R/C racing boat is actually a hydrofoil with a single engine.
R/C Model Steamboat
Craftsman: Roger Butzen
Knapp Collection #: 761
Catalog #: 2024.5.7
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This R/C model steamboat was built by Roger Butzen of Texas.
R/C Steam Tug Fergus
Craftsman: William F. Brown
Catalog #: 2014.33.1
Donor: William F. Brown
This live steam, radio controlled tugboat model, Fergus, is a hefty five feet long. It’s boiler is heated by propane and it has sailed many hours on the water around San Diego.
Steam Powered Tugboat
Craftsman: Jerry Lake
Catalog #: 2023.3.1
Donor: Jerry Lake
Jerry Lake built this Dumas “carol Moran” XL tugboat to house his functional Saito steam engine. The steam powered tugboat is radio controlled.
Twin Hull R/C Racing Boat
Craftsman: Bob Gregory
Catalog #: 2013.39.1
Contributor: David James
This twin hull R/C racing boat is powered by four K&B single-cylinder racing engines.
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