Ben Gunn

Owner: I Ablett

Area: USA

Hull

Canopy. Construction: Hard chine mahogany.
Built 2001 by Ian Ablett
Fit out 2005
LOA: 34' 0", LWL: 33' 0", Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 6",
Green and white. Twin rudder, cable and drum steering. 8 mph

Boiler

Roberts HWT Built 2004 by Ian Ablett
Fuel: Oil, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating area: 60 sqft,
Gear driven fp & ap with 3:1 reduction. Kcond. Rated 10hp. Steam drum 8" x 39", mud drums 3½". 160 copper tubes .3/8". Wet grate, Beckett ADC oil burner (1½ gal/hr). Economiser & superheater.

Engine

Compound. 3 1/2" + 7" X 5 1/2"
Built by Ian Ablett
Designed by: William Lowe
pv valve. SLRG valve gear.
15 hp at 500 rpm.

History

Launched Sept. 2005 at Charlotte Classic Boat Show where it won "Best of Show" and "Peoples Choice" prizes.

Last Modified: 2014.04.01.