Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J. Cocklin. (SBA member - Solent Region)
Area: Trailable (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1986 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 18
Fit-out by Bill Hall.
LOA: 18'.
White, varnished deck and interior, tiller steering.
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3¼" x 2".
Built 1988 by Bill Hall at Nottingham.
Design: Anthony Bever.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frames, Kcond, Xhead lever driven air pump.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1998 by K. Neate at Stockport.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi.
Shell 16" dia x 26" high, 72 tubes 12" long x ¾" OD, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 14 x 18.
Shaft: 7/8" SS.
HISTORYNew boat built and steam plant fitted by first owner Bill Hall. First steamed 1989 and steamed each year since., steamed about 200 miles during 1992, and 300 miles during 1993. Acquired 1999.
SBA memberUK
 
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River Swale, 1995

(Owner)Medway, 2004

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