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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R.J. Partis. (non-member)
Area: River Stour (UK).
HULLOpen launch
LOA: 12' 4", LWL: 12', Beam: 5' 3", Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
Simulated clinker, slightly raked stem, transom stern, dark blue, varnished gunwale and seats, tiller steering.
ENGINECompound, 1¼" + 3" x 2".
Built 1980-81.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.4. On 6 turned columns, re-heater on LP steam, lever driven air and feed pumps from LP Xhead, 550 rpm, 1½ IHP, 6' x 1" dia Kcond.
BOILERMonotube.
Built 1984.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Grate: 100 sqin, Heating Area: 7 sqft.
No.4, 28' x 1½" steel pipe mitred and welded in square shaped coil, fw heater coil, 50 lb bunker, 10 gall fw tank, bilge ejector.
PROP3 blades, 11" x 14".
Shaft: ¾" bronze.
HISTORYHull acquired by owner May 1981, plant fitted Aug. First steamed 12 Sept 1981. Laid up since 1997 season. 1981-84 fitted with VFT built by owner 1980-81
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(Owner) 1988

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