Steam plant for sale and engine wanted
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:30 pm
Dear All,
Is anyone aware of any engines for sale in UK/Europe in 10-20hp range?
I am looking on behalf of somebody who wishes to change the plant in their launch, and before they lash out on a brand new engine, of which there are a couple of interest, he wants to know if there are any nice engines out there, preferably a runner that requires serious restoration as he wishes to make a project of it using th extensive workshop facilities at his disposal.
Examples would include; 10/15hp LiFu compounds, 12/18hp Sissons compounds, Beaumaris compound etc.
Something with a little bit of history would be preferable, the launch is 1898 built.
It currently has a Guy compound (2.75"+5?"x3") coupled to a Kingdon boiler. Both these items are for sale if anyone's interested- the engine needs a little tlc- coat of paint and the like, but is well maintained and is a great runner. The boiler is in ticket and also well maintained, having had new tubes recently. The hotwell and everything associated is included.
The plan is to convert the launch into a Windermere type- enclosed engine and boiler casing in Teak, a locomotive boiler to one of the SBA boiler designs and a nice engine to go with it.
If you have such an engine, or know someone who might then please let me know- if you wish to keep it quiet them PM me on here.
Regards,
Greg
Is anyone aware of any engines for sale in UK/Europe in 10-20hp range?
I am looking on behalf of somebody who wishes to change the plant in their launch, and before they lash out on a brand new engine, of which there are a couple of interest, he wants to know if there are any nice engines out there, preferably a runner that requires serious restoration as he wishes to make a project of it using th extensive workshop facilities at his disposal.
Examples would include; 10/15hp LiFu compounds, 12/18hp Sissons compounds, Beaumaris compound etc.
Something with a little bit of history would be preferable, the launch is 1898 built.
It currently has a Guy compound (2.75"+5?"x3") coupled to a Kingdon boiler. Both these items are for sale if anyone's interested- the engine needs a little tlc- coat of paint and the like, but is well maintained and is a great runner. The boiler is in ticket and also well maintained, having had new tubes recently. The hotwell and everything associated is included.
The plan is to convert the launch into a Windermere type- enclosed engine and boiler casing in Teak, a locomotive boiler to one of the SBA boiler designs and a nice engine to go with it.
If you have such an engine, or know someone who might then please let me know- if you wish to keep it quiet them PM me on here.
Regards,
Greg