Bitterling

Status: Steaming

Owner: Kim Richardson

Area: UK

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Mariamne
Built 1986 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic
LOA: 16' 0", LWL: 13' 6", Beam: 5' 0", Draft: 1' 6",
White, varnished deck, tiller steering.

Boiler

Lune Valley type 2-drum WT Designed by Glyn Lancaster Jones,
Built 1988 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic
Fuel: Coal or wood., Pressure: 120 psi, Grate area: 1½ sqft, Heating area: 14½ sqft, Output: 200 lbs/hr,
6" dia X 16" Steel 17 X 1/2" dia Steel tubes. weld less, drum ends attached by single stay construction,
No.1017. Steam drum 6" dia x 16" long, 17 x ½" tubes, casing 24" x 18" x 24". Wkettle.

Engine

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, Left Hand, 12" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" SS

History

New boat, designed by builder. Fitted out and steam plant installed by builder and owner. First steamed 1993, launched 1994. Rebuilt with new engine pumps and pipework 2020 Mounted on bespoke 2 wheel trailer Sold by John Sharpe in Spring 2020 to Kim Richardson

(Owner)