Steam Launch. Frolic 18 - Full Size

Hull: 1986, Steam & Electric Launch Co., Model: Frolic 18, Length: 18', Beam: 4' 8" Engine: 1989, Anthony Bever, Model: Anthony Bever, Compound, 2¼" + 3¼" x 2", 3ihp Boiler: Glyn Lancaster Jones, Twin drum, water-tube, Lune Valley type, 150 psi operating pressure, re-tubed by GL Jones last year. Project that needs completing. The boat was purchased in operating condition, however the boiler was found to need re-tubing. The boiler has been re-tubed and hydrostatically tested to 300psi. The boiler casing needs rebuilding (old one supplied as a pattern).

A cast iron boiler door is supplied. Stainless steel ash pan. Full boiler documentation and history is present. Engine was rebuilt by Sam Wilkinson in 2008, pictures supplied. Included are a full set of engine plans.

Engine runs fine and can be seen running on air. There is a water pump for topping up the boiler, an air pump for the condenser, a steam oiler, simpling valve and Stephenson Link Reversing Gear. Set of gauges, Steam pressure, Water pressure and Vacuum, with new gauge valves and a needle valve. All the necessary valves and connectors are present. There is a hand pump and an injector for additional boiler feeds.

Boat will require re-plumbing. The hull is fibre glass, very good condition, has a built-in fresh water top-up tank, coal bunkers and a keel condenser. It was originally fitted out using hardwoods by apprentices in N.Wales. Woodwork has been neglected and requires varnish stripping, some minor repairs and re-coating. A start has been made on the bunker lids (see attached photos).

Two sets of fenders, rope and plastic, boat hook, flag and pennant, and Windermere kettle. The twin-wheel, un-braked trailer with trailer board and spare wheel is included. All bearings greased and new tyres. Sundry spares included. http://www.steamboatassociation.org.uk/page-1854442