Recently my girlfriend's dad asked me if it was possible to make a fire powered boat. What he suggested was that a fire be made on a (thick) plank of balsa wood. The fire would be then incased around a chimney (with an air opening obviously).
The chimney's hole would then not be directed upwards but rather sidewards. Would the air draft created by the fire be able to create directional thrust to move the boat?
Does anyone have any other simple ideas on how to make a fire powered boat? ie: not a steam engine, rocket motor, combustion engine, etc.
Thanks
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2006-09-07 06:22:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
sorry, but you must resort to some type of pressurized jet device.
2006-09-07 08:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by cawillms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would build the fire in a woodstove type of container, but isn't this the same as a steam boat engine - I mean it's already been done.
2006-09-07 06:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wouldnt that burn up the boat?
2006-09-07 06:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋