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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, 01/09
  Owner: R. Cooksley. (SBA member - South West region)
Area: Bristol Docks (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1985 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 18
LOA: 18', LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
Counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior.
ENGINECompound, 1½" + 2¼" x 2".
Design: Stuart Turner, Swan.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frames, Xhead driven fp and air pump, keel c.
BOILERJohn Quick design VWT.
Built 1990 by Stuart Models.
Heating Area: 14 sqft, Output: 180 lbs/hr.
Centre drum 7" dia, 16 helical coils, duplex fp and injector, fitted 1991.Casing by Richard Cooksley
PROP3 blades, 15" x 24".
HISTORYCompleted May 1986 named CENTURION by first owner John Tilley, 1987 to John Woodroofe, 1990 to Nev Boulton & Ralph Pullen, engine rebuilt, new boiler fitted. Acquired May 1999, renamed.
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(Lyn Smith) Bristol, 1991
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