Rosebud
Owner: B.J. Balchin
Area: Australia
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Plywood.
Hull in Owne
Built by Barry Balchin
LOA: 15' 3", Beam: 4' 0", Draft: 1' 4",
Double chine, counter stern, varnished, aft hard canopy.
Boiler
3-drum WT Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 100 psi, Heating area: 7 sqft, Output: 25 lbs/hr,
All copper, straight tubes and downcomers.
Engine
Single. 1 3/4" X 2"sv valve. Slip ecc. valve gear.
300-350 rpm, condensing.
Propeller
5 blades, 10" X 20"
History
New boat built and fitted out by owner.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Lyn Peaty) near Port Hocking, 1998