Whimsy

Status: Laid Up - resting

Owner: Josh Travis

Area: UK

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Strip plank, red cedar, epoxy glass sheeting outsi.
Hull model: Indian Runner designed by Selway-Fisher
Built 2004 by John Houghton at Burnham on Sea
Fit out 2008 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic
LOA: 16' 0", LWL: 15' 2", Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 2' 0", Displacement: 1600 lbs.
overhung rudder with tiller steering

Boiler

Lune Valley type 2-drum WT Designed by Glyn Lancaster Jones,
Built 2004 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic
Fuel: solid fuel, Pressure: 147 psi,
Steel drum(s). Steel tubes.
condensing, engine driven pump, hand pump, feed water heater, whistle,

Engine

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, Left Hand,
Shaft: 1" Stainless Steel

History

John and Claire Houghton built the hull and cabinet fittings at their house in Burnham. This was a labour of love by a man who was passionate about his construction, good enough would not do for John. John passed away before he could see his Whimsy completed. Whimsy was taken to North Wales to complete the hull fittings and instal the machinery. Another example of the expertise of Glyn Lancaster Jones who appreciated the high standards that John wanted. Whimsy to remain with the family at locations in Devon and Derbyshire.

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