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For Sale
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SL Bitterling (Glyn Lancaster-Jones)
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Mar/20
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Recently refurbished 16ft 6in Glyn Lancaster Steam Launch on Bespoke Trailer
Lune Valley 2 drum water tube boiler for Coal or Wood, rated 120 psi and 1 1/2 square foot grate.
Double Acting twin cylinder Steam Engine producing 4 HP at 750 rpm driving a 3 Bladed Bronze Propeller and Belt driven Feed and Vacuum Pumps. Complete with Anchors, Fenders, Boat Hook, Flags, etc.
The boat last had a boiler inspection in 2017 and has been dry stored ever since. It is anticipated that the boiler will be re-certified this year. The boat is located at New Milton between Lymington and Christchurch in Hanpshire.
For Sale £7,500
Contact John Sharpe Tel 01425615588
Email johnsharpe462@yahoo.com
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For Sale
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SL Great Western
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Mar/20
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 Open launch 'Great Western' is for sale. Great Western is an open launch with elegant lines, originally built in 1973, and now in newly restored condition. She is for sale because her owners have reocated, but Norman Barnett bought her in 2016. since when the hull has been professionally restored and much other work has brought the boat to the condition seen in the pictures.
Hull: The 19' 6" x 5' 6" hull is of strong, cold moulded type with attractive varnished upper works.
Engine: A classic four column single cylinder engine with slip eccentric reversing, built in 1988. The engine is of overhung crank type by the late David King. There is a crosshead driven feed pump.
Boiler: The V, boiler has been extensively rebuilt with new top and bottom tubeplates ancl firetubes. All necessary paperwork to support that is available and the boat has a current boiler certificate. She has a Windermere kettle and chime whistle.
Trailer: Substantial twin axle type.
Price: Offers in the region of £12K
Call Norman Barnett 07932 653731
braidybunch2009@yahoo.co.uk
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For Sale
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Vintage Paddle Steamer
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Mar/20
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FOR SALE: VINTAGE PADDLE STEAMER
The paddle steamer “Tudor Vladimirescu” Is the oldest ship of its kind that is still operational, as well as the oldest steamer in the world The vessel is currently owned by Romanian River Shipping Company Navrom S.A . Galati, part of TTS Group
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Built in 1854
- 1850: DDSG (Donaudampfschiffe Gesellschaft) ordered the vessel to GanzDanubius Shipyard Budapest
- 1854 – DDSG took delivery of “Croatia” paddle steamer tug
- 1919: the Romanian Company “Navigatia Fluviala Romana” bought the tug and transformed it in a passenger ship, naming it “Sarmisegetuza”
- 1923: The vessel’s name was changed to “Grigore Manu” , as a homage to the man who dedicated his life to the Romanian navigation services development
- After World War II the name was changed to “Tudor Vladimirescu”, hero of the nation who led the revolution for Romanian’s independence against the Ottomans in 1821
- 1954: Complete Revision in Orsova Shipyard. Superstructure and interior were modernized, while keeping the engines, paddles and hull
- 2003: Hull repairs in Braila Shipyard, while Navrom carried on several works to the superstructure and other arrangements
- LENGTH 60,89 METERS
- WIDTH 14,40 METERS
- MINIMUM DRAUGHT 1,83 METERS
- MAXIM DRAUGHT 1,98 METERS
- MAX PASSENGERS 150
- CREW OF 8
- EMPTY SHIP DISPLACEMENT 500 TONS
- MAXIMUM SHIP DISPLACEMENT 560 TONS
- TECHNICAL SPEED 18,8 KM/H
- OSCILLATORY VERTICAL STEAM ENGINE WITH 600 HP DOUBLE EXPANSION
Now reluctantly up for sale, lying in Romania (Danube). No reasonable offer refused and early inspection is invited by prior arrangement.
Please contact UK Agent Stuart Jupp via:
Contact: Stuart Jupp
Phone: 07771 904 049
email: stuart.int@btopenworld.com   
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NOW SOLD
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Steam Launch - 'Dyad'
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Mar/20
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Following the death of John Trevelyan, this boat was generously bequeathed to the SBA, and was offered for sale via an eBay auction that took place for 10 days from 13th March 2020. Auction is now finished see [https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184209313473]
The winning bid was £5,000
'Dyad' was a retirement project, built and fitted out to a high and exacting standard. If you are looking for a steam launch, with ample seating fore and aft, that can accommodate family and friends for a day out, then 'Dyad' is well worth considering. You will be getting a lot of boat and steam engineering.
HULL
An open launch with canopy. Construction: marine ply with 3 mm GRP skin in very good condition. Freshly painted.
Hull model: beefed up Ruby designed by Selway-Fisher at Melksham in 2000
Built 2010 by owner at Worcester
Fit out 2010 by owner at Worcester
LOA: 22' 0", LWL: 19' 0", Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 6", Displacement: 3300 lbs.
Transom stern. Double thickness bottom, double frames (12) 3 mm GRP skin, substantial laminated keel and keelson, welded steel frame bedded on to keel to support engine and boiler. Deck and interior all hardwood fit out seating, lockers etc. Sleeping area for one in bow area.
BOILER
SBA VFT 102 Designed by David Beale,
Built 2015 by T.R.S. Boiler Makers at Burton on Trent
Fuel: Coal,
Pressure: 150 psi.
Specifications: 22" dia steel barrel. Steel tubes. Welded with rolled in fire tubes construction, non-condensing.
Equipment: engine driven pump, hand pump, steam feed pump, feed water heater, whistle, Stainless steam dryer/super heater in smoke hood
New boiler certificate.
ENGINE
Double acting twin . 2" + 2" X 4"
Built 2007 by John Trevelyan in Worcester
Design: twin high pressure
Slide valve. SLRG valve gear.
Power: 5 (est) HP
Aluminium cyl. block with cast iron liners C.I. sac. plates on valve faces. All wearing parts generously proportioned with 12 point pressurised pumped oil feed to all main bearings. Each cylinder has its own pump. Aluminium base plate. 2 ltr oil box.
Propeller
Bronze, 3 blades, Left Hand, 16" X 30"
Shaft: 11/4" Stainless Steel
New and undamaged
TRAILER
Substantial custom-built, twin-axle braked trailer in good condition. New electric winch fitted.
Contact: Graeme Boyd-Moss
Phone: 0799 944 9173
email: boyd-moss@hotmail.com      
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For Sale
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Paddle Steamer Walkin' Belle
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Mar/20
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 The late David King, of Suffield, Norfolk, was a much respected and internationally known 'man of steam' whose distinctive products included launch boilers and sets of castings for single cylinder launch engines, complete 10.25" gauge steam locomotives, possibly more than one steam car and a number of interesting paddle launches.
He built at least two unique stern wheelers and this side wheel steamer, all with machinery inspired by traditional American practice. 'Walkin' Belle', built 1994-97, has a 'walking beam' engine fitted into an aluminium hull and was last steamed by current owner Howard Bentham in March 2015.
Hull: an ex-MoD 1950s riveted aluminium unit, 176" long, 66" beam. It has twin rudders, wheel steering and removable paddle boxes and paddles, which stow in the hull for towing.
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Boiler: is a coal-fired, finned-drum horizontal boiler 10" diameter by 20" long. It runs at 80 psi. David
developed these finned boilers after many years of producing his well-known 'Newton Coil' type. They are effective steam raisers and he used one in his Austin 7-based steam car.
Auxiliaries: There is an injector, a 10 watt steam generator and a steam kettle.
 Engine: a non-condensing double beam built to David King's own design and running at approx. 45 rpm.
Trailer etc.: She is on a 'Freewheel UK' twin axle galvanised trailer and is being sold with an extensive collection of tools specific to her engine, a log of every occasion when steamed, a full length canvas cover, life jackets etc.; and there are two old style video tapes of its construction.
The original owner reported that the cost of the engine alone was in excess of £20,000.
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Howard says: "I acquired 'Walkin' Belle' from the Wallace - . - family. I recommissioned her and used her extensively on the River Weaver, until the launch site in Northwich closed".
"Since 2015 she has been laid up under cover with an electric heater in the firebox. She's not beautiful nor fast, but she is enormous fun, and unique. The engine, with its beams, connecting rods and shaft is a mechanical delight. I have greatly enjoyed owning and using 'Walkin' Belle', but now no longer have the time to give her the exercise and attention she deserves".
Price: Sensible Offers over £3,500 considered.
Contact: Howard Bentham. (Antrobus, Cheshire)
Telephone: 01606 891846
Email: howard.bentham©btinternet.com
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For Sale
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Steam Launch Ilse Louise
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Mar/20
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 Ilse Louise was built in 1914 by “Nicolaas Witsen”, Alkmaar in the Netherlands.
Hull: Over all length 10.5 m., beam 2.2 m., draught 0.8m.
Seats can be converted in two beds, galley, wc. Restored to the original of 1914.
Materials: Hull: steel, Salon: teak.
Chain steering, 3 blade bronze propeller 21”
Machinery: Triple expansion engine built in 2011. Cylinders: 76 + 122 + 200mm Stroke 102mm. Power: 15 hp at 450 rpm. and 14 bar. Stephenson link motion, 2 feed pumps and 1 air pump.
Chain steering, 3 blade bronze propeller 21” diameter.
 Boiler: Vertical centre drum WT. built in 2011 contains nearly 40 litres of water. Working pressure: 14 bar, Heating area: 4.2 m2, Oil-fired with injector and handpump. Keel condenser and hot-well.
Price: € 45,000 (reduced price)
Contact: Tjaard Schudde Kampen/Netherlands
email address: 3steamer@gmail.com
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