Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Goosander
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: K.& M. Johnson. [?])
Area: Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 21
Fit-out 2002.
GRP
White, mahogany deck, pitch pine interior,(ex church pews), wheel steering, bilge keels fitted
ENGINECompound, 2½"+ 4" x 3".
Built 2000-01 by Johnson.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Hand fp, condenser 3sqft..
BOILERVWT.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 2 sqft, Heating Area: 27 sqft.
Drum 8½" dia x 21" high, 99 radial horse-shoe shaped .5/8" od tubes. Formerly in Yvette 1977.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 25".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYBare hull moulding bought from R.Havard 2001.
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