Donna Rae
Boat Name: Donna Rae
Owner: John N. Fadeley
Hone Port: Pittsburgh, PA
Hull: Scow Bow, 20' spoonbill scow, 21' 6" mid-body section, stern rake 15' 6". The hull is constructed from 5/16" steel on the bow compartment, 1/4" steel mid-body and stern. It has 3 water tight compartments.
Hull Size: Length - 57 feet, Width - 16 feet, Draft - 30 inches. Overall length - 74 feet.
Paddlewheel: Diameter - 14 feet, Width - 8' 6" : 16 wooden buckets
Engine: 471 Detroit Diesel
Drive Train: Belt and Chain: 5.9:1 Tonan gear box, Woods coupling between gear box and cog belt. 4" wide cog belt to 160 chain to a 200 final drive chain.
Builder: The Donna Rae was built by John N. Fadeley and family at home in Robinson Twp., PA. Construction started in May of 1984 and was completed May 10, 1988.
Superstructure: The cabin of the Donna Rae is made of steel and finished out with a wood interior.
Misc: The Donna Rae is equipped with a 1000 gallon fresh water tank, 1000 gallon fuel tank and a Kubota Diesel 4.5 KW gen set.