Halcyon

Owner: L.P. Francesco

Area: USA

Hull

Launch. Construction: White cedar on oak ribs.
Built c189
LOA: 28' 0", Beam: 8' 0", Draft: 3' 6",
Double-ended. White sides, red bottom, green deck. ~6 mph

Boiler

Roberts Built 2004 by David Thompson
Fuel: Oil, Pressure: 140 psi, Grate area: 22" sqft, Heating area: 38 sqft,
Teal fp, hand fp, injector, ejector, Kcond, fwh and superheater. Vapourizing burner. Copper tubes. Runs at 100 psi

Engine

Compound. 3" + 5" X 4"
Built 1983 by Cedric Witham
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
8hp at 225 rpm

History

Origin unknown but photo exists taken around 1890. Believed to be one of the oldest boats in the USA still in regular use. Restored in 1960s after being stored in shed since late 1930s. Used each year since then.

Last Modified: 2014.04.01.