Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Pugnacious
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J. Alves. (SBA member)
Area: Trailable, California (USA).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1981 by Mike Lawler at Santa Barbara.
Designed by Fred Gollier.
Model: Skipjack
LOA: 14' 6", Beam: 6' 6".
GRP
Modified 1916 ‘Skipjack’ design, hard chine, white, varnished deck.
ENGINESingle, 23/8" x 3¼".
Built by John Hass & Jim Alves at Apple Valley, Ca.
Design: Little Engines, VT-225 (modified).
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, overhung crank, ecc driven fp, fw heater, 2½ HP at 500 rpm, Kcond.
BOILERRoberts type 3-drum HWT.
Built 1990-91 by Jim Alves.
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 18½ sqft.
Top drum 6.5/8" x 18", mud drums 2.3/8" x 19½", side tube banks .5/8" x 60", fore and aft tube banks ½" x 30", W kettle.
PROP3 square-end blades, bronze, 16" x 18".
Shaft: ball bearing thrust.
HISTORYNew launch fitted out by moulder and owner, steam plant installed by owner 1991. New single engine to be fitted 2000 hopefully!
SBA memberUSA
 
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