{"product_id":"steam-launch-stock-code-4396","title":"Steam launch","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e18 foot steam launch \"Mandrake\", in fine condition,  recently repainted and revarnished, the boiler had hydraulic and steam tests  last week.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iI88ZCFlHiU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e  Here's a video of it in steam.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWooden hull by Glyn Lancaster Jones, built 1988, engine built to  the Cyril Taylor twin design with Stephenson's reversing gear, mechanical  lubricator. Coal-fired multitube vertical boiler, working pressure 100psi, feed  by twin injectors and engine-driven pump, there is a particularly fine-sounding  whistle. There is a steam-operated \"bilge sucker\", rather ingeniously  coupling a standard traction engine-type water lifter to a tube and nozzle  allowing water to be pumped out.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe road trailer doubles up for launching and has recently been  fitted with a new locking hitch and electric winch. There is a fine fitted  cover, custom-made last year at ruinous cost and a large quantity of bits and  pieces to go with - it's a complete outfit, all you need is some coal and a  river.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWe had this in steam in the yard last week for the boiler  inspector - it's a beautiful thing, running almost silently. I'm currently  trying to persuade Mrs P we need this one in our toy box, I think she's having  difficulty picturing me in a blazer...\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 18' 3\"\u003cbr\u003e  Beam 5' 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eEngine 2 1\/4 x 2 1\/4 Taylor twin, simple expansion\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHydraulic test 25-10-2010 @150psi\u003cbr\u003e  Steam test 25-10-2010 @100psi\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019941204309,"sku":"4396","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/4396-1.webp?v=1779908705","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/steam-launch-stock-code-4396","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}