Happy Tiger

Owner: J. Shoebridge

Area: Australia

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP. Timber decks, thwarts, seats.
Built 1976 by Barry Plane at Cooranbong
Fit out by John Shoebridge
LOA: 17' 0", LWL: 15' 0", Beam: 6' 0", Draft: 2' 3",
Best described as a "Gentleman’s Steam Gig" Capacity: Four persons. Speed: Four knots. Transom Stern, Tiller or side wheel steering

Boiler

Lune Valley type 2-drum WT Built 1974 by John Shoebridge
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 80 psi, Grate area: 1 sqft,
Engine driven single-acting fp. Hand fp. Injector (Reeves). Bilge Ejector, Kcond. Diaphragm ap (Ex automotive). Exhaust-steam Feed-water Heater.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades, 11" X 12"
Shaft: 3/4" SS.

History

Engine and boiler constructed over a period of two years. Following owner’s retirement they were fitted into a GRP hull over a period of six years. Steam trials: First launched January 2002..

(A. Reay) Stockton Creek, ASBA Meet, 2002