Sprite
Owner: T.D. Williams
Area: USA
Hull
Dinghy.
Construction: Aluminium.
Fit out by Terrill Williams
LOA: 13' 6", Beam: 5' 0",
Transom stern, tiller steering with engine.
Boiler
Monotube Built 1989
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 700 psi, Grate area: 0.46 sqft, Heating area: 7.4 sqft, Output: 125 lbs/hr,
Casing 8" wide x 17" high x 13½" long.
Engine
Single, Outboard. 1 7/8" X 1 7/8"Poppet valves valve. Rotary-cam valve gear.
Enclosed crankcase, chain driven fp, 2400 rpm, 8½ IHP, non-condensing.
Propeller
3 blades, 8 1/2" X 8"
Shaft: 5/8" Stainless Steel
History
Hull acquired 1985, steam plant entirely designed, built and fitted by owner. Engine previously tried in other hulls. First steamed June 1989. Approx miles steamed; 1997 - 400; 1998 - 400; 1999 - 250.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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