Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Winander
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: L.H. Gorton. (SBA member - North Region)
Area: Windermere (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1930 by Borwicks (Boat Builders) Ltd at Bowness.
LOA: 33' 6", Beam: 7' 3", Draft: 2' 6".
Carvel mahogany on oak
Straight stem, canoe stern, varnished and topsides, 2 berth aft saloon, wheel steering, 7½ knots.
ENGINETwin, 3½" + 3½" x 4".
Built c1880s by G.F.G. DesVignes at Chertsey.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
On 6 turned columns, non-condensing, 550 rpm, 25 IHP, Nickel plated. Fitted 1990.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1990 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 200 psi.
No.3 size, Wkettle.
PROP4 blades, Schilling type rudder fitted 2000, 20" x 32".
Shaft: 13/8" SS.
HISTORYOriginally built 1930 as a private motor boat for Mr. Ant Weiler, subsequently sold to Mr. Ashworth. Hull acquired by present owner 1977 and steam plant fitted 1979. First steamed SBA Windermere Regatta 1980, fresh machinery 1990. Attended every SBA Windermere Rally since 1980. (Formerly had 4" x 4" single). Formerly had Anthony Bever No.6, 3-drum WT
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(Simon Maltby) Windermere 2008

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