The Star of Knoxville Riverboat

I saw this riverboat named " The Star of Knoxville" cruising along the Tennessee River on June 19, 2008. From the yellow banner, it looks like Honda Hooters are onboard. The river is very scenic and the boat itself is driven by the paddles in the rear as there are no propellers. From the company website, it says "These paddles are powered by twin Sinstrand Hydraulic pumps, which are powered in turn by twin 8.2 Detroit diesel engines. The Star of Knoxville is 125 feet in length, 30 feet wide and weighs 86 tons and she is capable of going 5 to 7 knots. A knot equals 1.175 miles and hour."
Source: http://www.tnriverboat.com/index.htm
I also found the News about Honda Hoot meets the Star of Knoxville at http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/silence/archives/2008/06/honda_hoot_meet.shtml

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• river
• boat
• star
• knoxville
• honda
• hoot
• tennessee
• riverboat
• cruise
• Sinstrand
• Hydraulic
• pumps
• paddles

[jillshelicopter]

great video who is the performer doing this song? I would like the title and recording artist to locate on CD.thanks ralph cox

[naispot]

It's David Archuleta. The song title is "Smoky Mountain Memories."

[LoveVernors]

@LoveVernors Wups, sorry, I meant "Thank you, naispot".

[LoveVernors]

Thank you, Jillshelicopter!! I grew up a "river rat" on the Ohio, and loved (and still love) river steam vessels of all types, but this one slipped past me altogether. What a beautiful boat!! As for "knots" being "affected", yes, it is....it's called Tradition, and is the mark of a professional in any field. Why assume your education stopped when you graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy? Maintaining the terminology helps keep history alive in the minds of future generations. T

[doughesson]

Remember,speeds on the river are measured in statute miles per hour.Since the river runs between land,it seems a little affected to use blue water terminology.It's REAL confusing to guys who'd been to the Merchant Marine Academy and then come work on the river.

[iraqbound865]

I took my girlfriend on the star of knoxville for v-day. So worth it!! She absolutely enjoyed herself.

[derka1]

good times when i was in 8th grade end of the year we went on that boat and one of my friends jumped off the boat into that river he was so stupid

[jillshelicopter]

thanks will check on this title on CD ralph