Swallow

Owner: D. Wright

Hull

Dinghy. Construction: Triple-skin cold-moulded.
Built 1986 by Wooden Boat Co. at Landrake
LOA: 10' 6", Beam: 4' 5",
Varnished. Transom stern. Tiller steering.

Boiler

Blackstaffe 3-drum WT Built 1986 by Precision Steam
Fuel: Propane, Pressure: 125 psi, Heating area: 7½ sqft, Output: 125 lbs/hr,
Hand fp No.101. No.1 size. Casing 12" x 15½" x 14". Top drum 4½" x 13". Mud drums 1½" x 17". 8 coiled tubes 48" long 1" od 16 gauge. Hotwell, fwh, blower, fw tank.

Engine

Single. 2 1/4" X 2"
Built 1986 by Precision Steam at Liskeard
Design: Cygnet by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
No.401. Cast A-frame. 1½ IHP 650 rpm.

Propeller

3 blades, 10" X 16"
Shaft: 3/4" SS.

History

New boat for David Barzilay. Steam plant fitted by Precision Steam. First steamed 1987.

Last Modified: 2014.04.01.