Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R. Kimbell. (SBA member - Midlands Region)
Area: Norfolk Broads (UK).
HULLOpen passenger launch
Built 1984 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 21
LOA: 21', LWL: 19' 6", Beam: 5' 8", Draft: 1' 9".
GRP
Counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1985 by Alex Ritchie at Wrabness.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.304. 2 tfc, 2 cbs, Kcond, Xhead lever driven fp, and Edwards air pump, 450 rpm, 5 IHP.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1984 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Fuel: oil, Pressure: 120 psi, Heating Area: 32 sqft, Output: 250 lbs/hr.
Shell 24" dia x 29" high, 140 x ½" id x 10" long tubes, hand fp, hotwell, 28 seconds oil, silent vapourising burner, Wkettle, bilge ejector, 20 gall fw tank.
PROP3 blades, 15¾" x 25½".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYNew launch built to owners requirements, steamed 1500 miles 1985, 400 miles 1986. Ref: Funnel 98.
SBA memberUK
 
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