23 Ft Coastal Steam Launch “MOONDANCE”
A handsome gentlemans saloon steam launch of classic design, built for lake and coastal use. Now available for sale in superb condition, having been built to an exceptional standard during the 2010’s, and then used on Lake Windemere. Winner of the Alex Ritchie Trophy for engineering excellence.
HULL
L.O.A. 23 Ft.
Beam 6ft 6 inches.
Draft 2 Ft and 4″ when fully loaded.
A coastal sea-going design based on a I Jissel Model 21ft launch, but streched to 23ft. Hull is fitted with bilge keels for stability at sea. Built with cedar planks and GRP sheathed for minimum maintenance.
BOILER
Coal fired 200 psi Fire tube boiler
Condensing engine driven pump. Forced draft fan. Hand feed pump.
Windermere kettle, whistle, siren and steam injector, plus numerous other fittings and convenience features.
ENGINE
Single cylinder slide valve launch engine with Stevenson link reversing gear, built 2014.
3 1/4 Bore by 4 1/2 stroke, 4.2 HP output.
Capable of approx 6.2 knots.
STORK Triple Expansion Marine Engine
A large enclosed crank case compounding steam engine, presumed built by Stork Engineers of Holland. Ex a Naval college in Holland. For sale in dismantled condition (for storage and transport).
Cylinders 16″, 7″ and 5″ bore.
Crankcase housing approx: 7 Ft long x 3 Ft wide x 6 Ft high (total assembled height approx. 13 Ft).
THOMAS T CROOK True Vertical Engine
Thomas T. Crook’s ‘Improved Vertical Steam Engine’ built c1870.
For sale in good condition.
PICKERING Engine Speed Governor ½” BSP
Rated @ 600 rpm
½” BSP Female Connection
‘Ball Ranger’ fine adjustment and auto shut-down.
Complete with valve assembly and mounting flanges.
Wm REID & Co. VULCAN Mechanical Cylinder Lubricator
With a ratchet driven plunger pump. As fitted to UK made export engines and most European made engines. For sale fully reconditioned.
QUEENIE No.6 Living Van Stove
A very nice Queenie gypsy lving van stove for sale in good, complete condition.
1942 FWD Lorry
A 1942 FWD lorry by the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company of Wisconsin, USA. Available for sale in unrestored condition.