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Owner: T.D. Williams. (SBA member)
Area: Eastern Washington State (USA).
HULLOutboard engine dinghy
Fit-out by Terrill Williams.
LOA: 13' 6", Beam: 5'.
Aluminium
Transom stern, tiller steering with engine.
ENGINESingle, Outboard, 17/8" x 17/8".
Valve(s): Poppet valves, Gear: Rotary-cam.
Enclosed crankcase, chain driven fp, 2400 rpm, 8½ IHP, non-condensing.
BOILERMonotube.
Built 1989.
Fuel: coal or wood, Pressure: 700 psi, Grate: 0.46 sqft, Heating Area: 7.4 sqft, Output: 125 lbs/hr.
Casing 8" wide x 17" high x 13½" long.
PROP3 blades, 8½" x 8".
Shaft: 5/8" SS.
HISTORYHull acquired 1985, steam plant entirely designed, built and fitted by owner. Engine previously tried in other hulls. First steamed June 1989. Approx miles steamed; 1997 - 400; 1998 - 400; 1999 - 250.
SBA memberUSA
 
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