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.
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 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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