The 29-foot Steam Yacht Tuscarora built in 1979 features modern construction to produce a solidly built replica. Heavily framed white oak and mahogany, with two layers of marine plywood, all epoxy glued and bronze fastened. Original construction features fiberglassing of the entire hull for strength and ease of maintenance. She was built following the lines of the small Excursion Steamers that operated at the turn of the century on the Adirondack Mountain Lakes, and the Steam Tugs that operated on the Hudson River and the New York State Canal System. Operated in fresh water only, Lake George, NY, documented by Coast Guard.
Cabins are traditional framing, tongue and groove planked exteriors.
Shelter deck fiberglassed marine plywood. Teak forward and interior decks. Mahogany and teak interior paneling and doors. 10 HP Semple 2-cylinder compound steam engine, vertical firetube boiler, coal or wood fired. New stack uptake.