Fordson Paddle "Steamer"

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kingfisher61
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Post by kingfisher61 »

Bensdexta wrote:Why did you opt for paddle wheels rather than the more usual propeller?
A great little ship - could be your home for a while
I like the traditional look of the paddlewheeler. It's some sort of romantic connection with the past maybe. It also creates a lot of extra space. The space between the paddle boxes and bow or stern is infilled with extra deck space, called sponson decks.
And yes, very easy to live on.

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