2007 NWSS Meet Seattle
Some of my pics from Friday and Saturday of the 2007 NWSS Annual Meet Held at the Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union, Seattle WA

That paddle boat looks interesting. I like the way the boiler is in the bow, presumebly to counter balance the engine and paddle.

The paddlewheeler is the Chen-Tze, It's a very nice boat, the cabin is finished nicely and even has etched glass windows. You can see a bit more of the rally and an inside view of the Chen-Tze at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoH5rTzGywQ The owner was kind enough to offer my family and myself a ride during the steamboat parade around Lake Union.

Dear Marinesteam, Do you know any of Chen-Tze's history? The boat looks very like a stern-wheel paddle boat built in England in the 1960s called Guildford Belle, I believe she did eventually find her way to somewhere in the USA. Yours etc Edward

This was a ground up build entirely by the owner. Check out the boats pages on the NWSS website for the specs. http://pcez.com/%7eartemis/NWSSboats-ad.htm Ken