Index The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Lady Marguerita
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, 01/09
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  Owner: A. Howarth. (SBA member - North West region)
Area: Trailable, based Windermere (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1993 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 21
Fit-out 1994-95 by Alan Howarth at Preston.
LOA: 21', LWL: 18' 3", Beam: 5' 6".
GRP
White, varnished deck and interior. Mahogany, 2 wheel steering.
ENGINETwin, 2¼" + 2¼" x 3".
Built 2004 by Alan Howarth at Preston.
Design: Phil Moore.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Pemberthy Injector.
BOILERVWT.
Built 2001 by H. Holt at Hull.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi, Grate: 11" dia..
16" dia. 72 x .5/8" tubes.
PROP4 blades, bronze, 16" x 30".
Shaft: 25 mm SS.
HISTORYNew boat, designed and entirely fitted out and steam plant installed by owner. First steamed 1995 and steamed each year since.
Originally fitted with a 1994 Reeves Commander (modified) engine 2" + 2" x 2½", 2 ftc, 2 cbs, 500 rpm, sv, SLRG with 3 blade, 15" x 26" propeller. Replaced 2003.
Originally fitted with coal fired VFT built by Alan Howarth at Preston in 1994-95. 150 psi. Shell 16" dia x 31" high, all copper, silver soldered, SS superheater, W.kettle, twin cyl Weir type fp. Replaced 2002.
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(Brian Smith)

(Owner) Lake Windermere

(Simon Maltby) Windermere, 2003
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