Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Grayling
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.E. Hopkins. (SBA member - Thames Region)
Area: Kennet & Avon Canal (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1987 (?) by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 18
LOA: 18', LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
Black, tiller steering
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3¼" x 2".
Built 1991 by John Hopkins at Highclere.
Design: Anthony Bever.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frames, Kcond, Xhead driven fp and air pump, 800 rpm, 3 IHP.
BOILER3-drum WT.
Built 1991 by Anthony Bever at Swindon.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 1¾ sqft, Heating Area: 15 sqft, Output: 200 lbs/hr.
Steam drum 5½" dia, mud drums 1" dia x 15" long, 30 x .3/8" id tubes, casing 24" x 13" x 21", Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 20".
Shaft: ¾".
HISTORYNew boat, designed, built and steam plant fitted by owner. First steamed 1995.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Owner) 1999

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