Merlin
Owner: A.E. Neave
Area: UK-South West
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Marine plywood.
Hull model: Rose designed by Selway Fisher
Built 1994 by Tony Neave at Bere Alston
LOA: 15' 3", LWL: 15' 0", Beam: 6' 2", Draft: 1' 6",
Hard chine, green, varnished deck, wheel and tiller steering.
Boiler
VWT Built 1993 by Precision Steam at Tiverton
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate area: 1½ sqft, Heating area: 14 sqft, Output: 180 lbs/hr,
No.5 size, boiler No.707, casing 19" dia x 29" high, Wkettle.
Engine
Compound. 2" + 3" X 2 1/2"Built 1992 by Tony Neave
Design: Commander by: Reeves
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Xhead driven fp and air pump, cast back standards, 350 rpm, about 2 IHP, Kcond.
Propeller
3 blades, 14" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" Stainless Steel
History
New boat, steam plant fitted by owner 1994, formerly in his launch JENNY WREN. First steamed 1994. Approx miles steamed, 1995 - 250; 1996 - 78; 1998 - 50; 1999 - 70.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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