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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- 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...