Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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Owner: W.I. Kohnke. (SBA member)
Area: Columbia River (USA).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1986 by Elliott Bay Steam Launch Co. at Portland, Oregon.
Fit-out 1986 by Wash Kohnke.
LOA: 23' 4", LWL: 20' 2", Beam: 6' 2".
GRP
White, varnished deck and interior, teak floor boards.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1986 by Alex Ritchie at Wrabness.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A (modified).
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.311. 2 tfc, 2 cbs, Xhead driven air and fp, 520 rpm, Ritchie mechanical lubrication system.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1986.
Fuel: charcoal, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 40 sqft.
144 x 1" tubes, injector.
PROP3 blades, bronze, 18" x 27".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYNew launch, built and fitted out and steam plant installed by owner 1986. First steamed 1988.
SBA memberUSA
 
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(Owner) Victoria Harbor, B.C.

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