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Frøya

Owner: Jørgen Hansen

Area: Denmark


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP. Larch sheer strake . Pine half deck planking..
Fit out 2007 by J. Hansen at Esbjerg
LOA: 13' 1", LWL: 12' 10", Beam: 3' 11", Draft: 0' 9", Displacement: 750 lbs.
White. Varnished sheer strake and deck planking. Wheel steering.

Boiler

Designed by Peter Hansen,
Built 1995 by John Sørensen at Kalundborg
Fuel: Pet coke, Pressure: 147 psi, Grate area: 0.33 sqft, Output: 42 lbs/hr,
10.63" dia X 16.14" high Steel barrel. 31 X 0.79" dia Steel tubes. welded construction,
selectable condensing or non-condensing, engine driven pump, hand pump, whistle,
Feed water can be taken from tank when condensing and from see when puffing.

Engine

Single. 2.44" X 1.77"
Built 2004 by J. Hansen at Esbjerg
Designed by: J Hansen
pv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Power: 3/4 HP
Four turned columns , 300 rpm. Boat speed 4.5 kt. when puffing

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, Left Hand, 9" X 12"
Shaft: 0.6" Stainless Steel
DAR approx 0.25


History

The basis hull was an almost wrecked GRP duck hunting boat of unknown vintage and moulding. To make it more sea worthy – and handsome - the free board was extended with two planks - one GRP - one wood. The old hull was acquired in the summer 2003 and the – almost finnished - Frøya was launched in September 2007.


Last Modified: 2014.06.11.


Silkeborg Lakes 2010

Photos


Rebuilding status autumn 2004


Vejle steam festival 2008


Vejle steam festival 2008


Froya 2003


Rebuilding status August 2006


Rebuilding status September 2006


First engine department arrangement test. The belt drive is later replaced by chain drive. The valve is replaced by a piston type, and stevenson link is added.


Latest engine rebuild - lubricator box for crosshead and connecting rod bearing.