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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, 01/09
  Owners: C. Scanlan and H. Mothersole.
Area: Trailable (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built c1973.
Model: Wee Kate
LOA: 15' 6", LWL: 14', Beam: 5', Draft: 1' 3".
GRP
Counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior, tiller steering.
ENGINESingle, 2" x 2½".
Built c1983.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
On turned columns, toothed belt driven fp, non-condensing.
BOILER3-drum WT.
Built c1983.
Pressure: 100 psi, Heating Area: 970 sqin.
Steam drum 4" dia x 12" long, 33 x .5/8" tubes, hand fp, superheater.
PROP3 blades, 10" x 14".
HISTORYMoulded from same plug as WEE KATE but never fitted out. Bare hull acquired 1998 and fitted out and counter added by Chris Scanlan. Steam plant ex PUFF PUNT, acquired Hugh Mothersole 1992 and fitted 1999. First steamed 1999.
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