Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Sea Grape
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: D.G. Post. (SBA member)
Area: Southwest Florida (USA).
HULLDinghy
Built 1981 by Dan Post.
LOA: 8', Beam: 2' 10", Draft: 10".
Plywood
Wheel steering. Varnished. Max speed 3.5 kt, cruising speed 2.5kt
ENGINESingle, 1¼" x 1¼".
Built 1976 by Will Jennings.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: slip eccentric, Pumps: ¾" x ¾" hand fp. 5' economiser around firebox.
1/3 ihp at 650 rpm
BOILERBuilt 1981 by Coles Power Models.
Fuel: wood (3 lbs/hr), Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 19 sqin, Heating Area: 300 sqin, Output: 8.5 lbs/hr.
6" dia x 12" high. 54 .3/8" copper tubes 7" long.
Waterleg around firebox.
PROP3 blades, RH, 7" x 10".
HISTORYPossibly the smallest person-carrying steamboat in the world. Engine and boiler mounted on removable base.
SBA memberUSA
 
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