Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: A. Rynhart. (SBA member)
Area: Trailable, R.Shan (Ireland).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1991 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Ludham.
Model: Frolic 21
LOA: 21', LWL: 18' 3", Beam: 5' 8".
GRP, mahogany deck and interior
White, wheel steering, counter stern, 3/4 hard canopy.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1990 by John Sheard at Wakefield.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Feed injector and bilge edjector.
K.cond., ecc. driven fp, Xhead lever driven Edwards air pump, 5 IHP, 600 rpm.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1990 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 175 psi, Heating Area: 32 sqft, Output: 300 lbs/hr.
No.1 size, 126 x ½" id tubes 12" long, shell 24" dia x 29" high, Wkettle
PROP3 blades, 16 x 26.
Shaft: 25 mm SS.
HISTORYNew boat built and fitted out for John Shead. Steam plant fitted 1991, first steamed August 1991. Steamed each year since.
2004 aquired by Alan Rynhart of Athlone.
SBA memberIreland
 
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(Courtesy John Shead) Loch Lochy, 1997

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