Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Eureka
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: W. Weidner. (SBA member)
Area: New Hampshire lakes and rivers (USA).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1985 by Walter Beckmann at Rhode Island.
Designed by Bill Durham.
Model: Rose
LOA: 20', LWL: 18', Beam: 4' 6".
GRP
Counter stern, white, varnished oak deck.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 3¼".
Built 1984 by Will Weidner at Rindge.
Design: Ray Hasbrouck.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Xhead driven fp, 0.82 HP at 350 rpm, non-condensing.
BOILERRoberts type HWT (modified).
Built 1988 by Will Weidner.
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 130 psi, Grate: 1 sqft, Heating Area: 30 sqft.
Designed by owner, welded steel drums, copper tubes, injector.
PROP3 blades, 17" x 23".
Shaft: 1" bronze.
HISTORYBuilt, fitted out and steam plant fitted by owner. First steamed 1985, larger boiler fitted 1988.
SBA memberUSA
 
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(Jim Daley) Connecticut River, 1995

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