Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Ben Gunn
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: I Ablett. (SBA member)
Area: Lake Norman, NC (USA).
HULLCanopy launch
Built 2001 by Ian Ablett.
Fit-out 2005.
LOA: 34', LWL: 33', Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 6".
Hard chine mahogany
Green and white. Twin rudder, cable and drum steering. 8 mph
ENGINECompound, 3½" + 7" x 5½".
Built by Ian Ablett.
Design: William Lowe.
Valve(s): pv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Gear driven fp & ap with 3:1 reduction. Kcond..
15 hp at 500 rpm.
BOILERRoberts HWT.
Built 2004 by Ian Ablett.
Fuel: oil, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 60 sqft.
Rated 10hp. Steam drum 8" x 39", mud drums 3½". 160 copper tubes .3/8". Wet grate, Beckett ADC oil burner (1½ gal/hr).
Economiser & superheater.
PROP
HISTORYLaunched Sept. 2005 at Charlotte Classic Boat Show where it won "Best of Show" and "Peoples Choice" prizes.
SBA memberUSA
 
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