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SL Delmar

17’ Mahogany clinker Steam Launch Jarrah decks,“Best presented boat” at Wentworth Rally 2007.

Engine 4 IHP 2.7” bore x 3 1/8” stroke, keel condenser, Strath Steam vertical fire tube boiler 16” barrel. 120 x ¾” copper tubes.

Fueled on wood or Briquettes (2lb / hr.) Boiler Inspected approved May 2008,Canopy folds for traveling and security, Chine boards aids easy launch & retrieve, Removable front windows and picnic table over engine, tools, navigation. lights, oars, etc. Galvanised trailer; hydraulic disc brakes

$20,000

Ph. Paul (08) 83811413    happyval@arcom.com.au

 

Ph. Paul (08) 83811413

 

 

Honeysuckle

22’ by 8’, Western Port Mesh Net Fishing Boat, fire tube boiler and single cylinder double acting engine, both based on U.S. Semple Engine Co. designs

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 1 x Bolton No.15 and 2 x Bolton No.17 engines for sale.

 with the following details. Some of which are similar, a number of pictures are attached. the No. 17 being the taller engine with Stainless Steel Cyl. lagging.

 
 
Bolton No.15

Professionally built re-designed Bolton No.15.
Bore:- 64 mm (2.52"). Stroke:- 68 mm (2.68").

Piston Valve. Slip eccentric Reversing.

Case hardened and ground crankshaft journals, crank pin and gudgeon pin with integral thrust flanges for Ahead & Astern propeller thrust for marine work. Journals and crank pin increased from 22 to 25 mm dia. Larger split lead bronze bearings to suit with surface ground steel spacers for easy and precise adjustment.

An improved cylinder casting (S.G. Iron) with heavier bolting flanges for cylinder covers and column mounting spigots. Provision also being made for cylinder drain cocks.

Solid type crosshead with bronze liners and split bronze bearing as above with marine style connecting rod.

Mechanical cylinder lubricator with variable output. Polished brass oil boxes.

Inspection welcome by arrangement. Engine can be seen running on air.

$6600 incl. G.S.T.

 
Bolton No.17  (2) 
Professionally built re-designed Bolton No.17
Bore:- 75 mm (3.00"). Stroke:- 90 mm (3.54").

Slide Valve. Slip eccentric Reversing

Case hardened and ground crankshaft journals, crank pin and gudgeon pin with integral thrust flanges for Ahead & Astern propeller thrust for marine work. Journals and big end increased from 25 to 30 mm dia. Larger split lead bronze bearings to suit with surface ground steel spacers for easy and precise adjustment.

Solid type crosshead with bronze liners and split bronze bearing as above with marine style connecting rod.

Mechanical cylinder lubricator with variable output. Polished brass oil boxes.

Inspection welcome by arrangement. Engine can be seen running on air.

$6600 ea. incl. G.S.T.

Enquiries:-  Ian Evans. (Newcastle.) 02 49571588.  Ah. 49632382

ianevansengr@netcall.com.au

 

Bolton 15 (Click to enlarge)

 

Bolton 17 (Click to enlarge)

FOR SALE - STUART TWO-STROKE ENGINES & PARTS
Due to health reasons I have a very extensive collection of new and restored Stuart engine parts sufficient to build several engines available for sale. The parts include twin cylinders and magnetos.  The sale is only as one lot.
For further enquiries telephone Tim Mulvey(02) 9744 6989 for more information or to arrange an inspection..

Placed 26th July 2007

 

 

Hopkins compound vertical marine engine, 4½ inch and 9 inch bores by 6 inch stroke. It came from a 1914 naval pinnace, a 49 foot by 9 foot 6 inch beam teak boat.

From the estate of a late member.

Price: $14,000

Contact Tina on 0433294264 or get.tina@gmail.com.

 

3 x 4 Single cylinder overhung crank marine engine, designed by Peter Uscinski.  This engine has all stainless steel (318) valve gear with needle roller bearings fitted throughout.  The little end has been fitted with a needle roller bearing and the big end and mains are sealed roller bearings.  John Davis has re-worked the valve and events.  Full set of working drawings supplied.  $5000.00  Malcolm Menzies  07 3267 1774 or angus47@dodo.com.au
New 1930 style speedboat with fully restored 1927 Universal marine engine. Double skin Redwood clad hull, with Tas Oak deck, all epoxy fastened. Many original fittings including searchlight and siren. Boat and trailer registered 4/07.

Dimensions- 5.1m x 1.4m x 500mm.

 

Awarded 2nd Place (Speedboats) at Darling Harbour Classic & Wooden Boat Show, March, 2006.

 

02 6554 4460 or briantina@aapt.net.au for details.

 

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Steam Launch:
Length: 18ft, Beam: 6ft, Draught: 3ft
Carvel construction.
 Engine, 3 x 4 over hung crankshaft with Stephenson link and reciprocating boiler feed pump, driving thru geared v-drive with a dog clutch to a 22 inch x22 inch prop.   
Boiler, built by East coast steam, class 1 water leg fire tube built in 2001.
Make up water tank, Keel condenser, Stainless steel hot well, Hydraulic wheel steering, Hand operated boiler feed pump, Spare pumps etc..
   
For sale due to pending retirement commitments.
 
$15,000. ono Please contact Les Pratten at work 07 55 973 220 or home 07 55 326 708
 
 

Steam Launch: 24' 4"long, 8' beam. Queensland beech planked and decked with iron bark keel and spotted gum stringers and ribs. Teak Joinery. 9 hp compound Mills engine. Davis keyhole Boiler clad in Australian cedar with brass bands AUD$65,000  More details and photos

 

Gibson Owen

(02) 92794888

gow36431@bigpond.net.au

Vertical Engine

120mm bore x 150mm stroke

Overhung crank with ball races on all bearings, slip eccentric.

Mill Engine

108mm bore x 80mm stroke

Briggs & Stratton crank in ball bearing races, bronze big end

John Forbes (02) 65581287

   
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