Thistle
Owner: R.W. Dean
Area: UK-Scotland
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built 1981 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
Fit out by A. MacFadzean
LOA: 18' 0", Beam: 4' 6",
Black, varnished deck & interior.
Boiler
Lune Valley type WT Built by Crossmyloof Engineering at Glasgow
Fuel: Propane, Pressure: 100 psi, Heating area: 12 sqft,
V centre drum.
Engine
Single. 2 3/4" X 2"pv valve. Marshall Radial valve gear.
No.4278. Non-condensing, ecc driven fp, 365 rpm. Converted from vertical single circulating pump engine, Truslove, Colchester.
Propeller
4 blades, 14" X 24"
Shaft: 1" bronze
History
Built to owners specification, completed 1988. 2000 awaiting refitting.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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