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Owner: J.M. Carroll. (non-member) Area: River Avon, Bath (UK).
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HULL | Open launch Built 1979 by J.W. Belton at Teignmouth. LOA: 18' 6", Beam: 5' 3", Draft: 1' 6". Clinker, Honduras mahogany on oak, teak deck Counter stern, varnished, wheel steering. | |
ENGINE | Compound, 2½" + 4" x 3". Built 1979 by R. McRae at Kingsbridge. Design: Stuart Turner, 6A. Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG. Xhead driven fp and air pump, keel c. | |
BOILER | V centre drum WT. Built 1981 by Wyvis Engineering at Newton Abbot. Fuel: propane, Pressure: 150 psi. Designed by C.F. Parsons, 6" dia drum, ½" copper tubes, multiple ceramic jets burner, Piezzo electric ignition, economiser, superheater. | |
PROP | 3 blades, Gaines, 16" x 28".
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HISTORY | New boat built to owners requirements, machinery installed by owner and Cliff Parsons, first steamed 1985. | | Data: Reg7.
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