Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Merlin
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: A.E. Neave. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: River Tamar (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1994 by Tony Neave at Bere Alston.
Designed by Selway Fisher.
Model: Rose
LOA: 15' 3", LWL: 15', Beam: 6' 2", Draft: 1' 6".
Marine plywood
Hard chine, green, varnished deck, wheel and tiller steering.
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3" x 2½".
Built 1992 by Tony Neave.
Design: Reeves, Commander.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Xhead driven fp and air pump, cast back standards, 350 rpm, about 2 IHP, Kcond.
BOILERVWT.
Built 1993 by Precision Steam at Tiverton.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 1½ sqft, Heating Area: 14 sqft, Output: 180 lbs/hr.
No.5 size, boiler No.707, casing 19" dia x 29" high, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYNew boat, steam plant fitted by owner 1994, formerly in his launch JENNY WREN. First steamed 1994. Approx miles steamed, 1995 - 250; 1996 - 78; 1998 - 50; 1999 - 70.
SBA memberUK
 
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