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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: C.J. Moreman. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: Minehead Harbour (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1982 by R. Lower & Sons at Newhaven.
LOA: 16', LWL: 15' 6", Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 2'.
Carvel mahogany on oak
Straight stem, transom stern, varnished, 6 seats, tiller and wheel steering, 5 knots.
ENGINESingle, 2½" x 2¼".
Built c1957 by Stuart Turner Ltd. at Henley.
Design: Stuart Turner, 'S'.
Valve(s): pv, Gear: Gearbox.
No.215. Enclosed crankcase, chain driven fp from shaft, Kcond.
BOILER‘K’ type VFT.
Built 1981 by H.A. McEwen (Boiler Repairs) Ltd. at Keighley.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi, Output: 200 lbs/hr.
No.02. Shell 20"dia x 3' 10" high, 32 tubes 1¼" od x 30" long, 2 cwt bunker, 1 gal hotwell.
PROP3 blades, 13" x 18".
Shaft: ¾" bronze.
HISTORYNew hull built to owner’s requirements, plant fitted by owner 1982, first steamed March 1983. Laid up 1985-1995. (Engine fitted in LEO 1965-80).
SBA memberUK
 
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