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Owner: I.D. Miles. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: Bridgwater & Taunton Canal (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built by Cygnus Marine at Penryn, Cornwall.
Fit-out 1988-89 by Iain Miles.
LOA: 15' 2", Beam: 5'.
GRP
Blue, transom stern, tiller steering. Lines based on Falmouth oyster dredging punt.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1988-89 by Iain Miles & Mr. Williamson at Durston.
Design: Stuart Turner, 5A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame by A. Bever for larger crosshead and increased height; trunk guide; Kcondond.; 2 ram fp by 2:1 reduction gear from crankshaft. 300 rpm.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1993 by Precision Steam at Tiverton.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
No.709. No.5 size. Fitted 2000.
PROP3 blades, 10½" x 14.5/8".
Shaft: SS.
HISTORYFormer fishing boat hull acquired June 1988; reconditioned and steam plant fitted by owners August 1989. First steamed at Royal Dart Regatta 1989. Being recommissioned for 2000.
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National Trailboat Rally, Taunton, 1992

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