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by gallanach
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Anthony Bever boiler
Replies: 18
Views: 12176

Re: Anthony Bever boiler

I had a Anthony Beaver boiler in my first steam launch 'Silver Rose' They are welded steal water tube which steam very well however do rust particularly if the insulation material has been allowed to remain water logged during storage - check where the steam generating tubes meet the mud drums. Join...
by gallanach
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: A new-old 25' launch
Replies: 14
Views: 14601

Re: A new-old 25' launch

I would proceed with extreme caution, in England a traditional Thames boat builder could easily charge over £100 K to restore a 25ft hull. I know of several cases of owners ( including myself ) totally falling out of love with a launch when invoices for work far exceed the original quote and any pot...
by gallanach
Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Valve timing
Replies: 2
Views: 4918

Valve timing

I am doing some work on my 10hp LIFU compound engine, running the low pressure cylinder as a single on air results in very lumpy running, on measuring I find that the piston valve is closing 20 degrees before TDC and BDC. I realise that some cushioning is a good idea but what is the recommended amou...
by gallanach
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: UK source of firebricks/vermiculite panels for boiler ?
Replies: 11
Views: 11005

Re: UK source of firebricks/vermiculite panels for boiler ?

Malcolm Duckett sourced the insulation material for his boiler from https://shop.vitcas.com/

Cheers
by gallanach
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: UK source of firebricks/vermiculite panels for boiler ?
Replies: 11
Views: 11005

Re: UK source of firebricks/vermiculite panels for boiler ?

Malcolm Duckett sourced the insulation material for his boiler from https://shop.vitcas.com/

Cheers
by gallanach
Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Creative Frolic 21 Launch Questions
Replies: 26
Views: 29590

Re: Creative Frolic 21 Launch Questions

Some more details: Hull design is a special drawn for me by Selway Fisher, I intend to use the launch on rivers and canals it therefore does not need as great a freeboard as most of the LIFU based S-F designes for example "Ursula, Annabell e.t.c". I have been very impressed with Trevor Jenkin's laun...
by gallanach
Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:29 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Creative Frolic 21 Launch Questions
Replies: 26
Views: 29590

Re: Creative Frolic 21 Launch Questions

The 21 ft Frolic hull was originally built by Rupert Laitham in Norfolk UK. There are many versions in the SBA fleet which seem to work very well, I did ask Creative Marine for a quote to supply a bair hull about 5 yrs ago I cannot remember the price but it was significantly higher than £6,000. I de...