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Kathleen

Owner: J. Beauchamp

Area: New Zealand


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Built by John Beauchamp
LOA: 16' 0", Beam: 6' 0",
Moulded from an early 1900s gig. Transom stern, tiller steering, white.

Boiler

Ofeldt type VWT Built by John Beauchamp
Fuel: LPG, Pressure: 90 psi,
Copper, engine driven fp, hand fp, takes 10 minutes to raise steam.

Engine

Single. 2 1/2" X 2"
Built by John Beauchamp at Christchurch
Design: 5A (modified) by: Stuart Turner
SLRG valve gear.
450 rpm, Kcond.

Propeller

3 blades, 13" X 18"

History

Built and fully fitted out and steam plant installed by owner. Ref: Funnel 100.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


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