1986 Frolic Steam Launch
General Specification
Remarks:
CONSTRUCTION: GRP
YEAR: 1986/7
DIMENSIONS: LOA 18′, BEAM 4′ 9″, DRAFT 2′ approx.
COLOUR: White
INTERIOR: Seats fore and aft
ENGINE: Propane powered 2 cylinder horizontally opposed steam engine (single acting, cam operated poppet valves, roller bearings, enclosed crankcase, 435rpm with gearbox reverse). Blackstaffe type WTB, 125 psi boiler built about 1987 by Morewood Model Engineers, Cheddar. 3 blade 14×20 propeller on a 20mm stainless steel shaft.
EQUIPMENT: Steam engine plus ropes, fenders, removable canopy and road trailer.
REMARKS: In need of some renovation, this vessel could be a very pretty little steam launch.
OUR OPINION: Well worth seeing if you have the time and skills to bring her up to scratch.
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