BEN GUNN STEAMBOAT

                                                                           BEN GUNN
                                                                                2004
                                                                           Steam Launch


                -34' Overall 18"Draft 51/2 Beam Single prop. Hydraulic Steering

               -1903 Bluprint was acquired for 20HP comoound reciprocating steam engine
     
                -hand built by Ian Ablett in 3 years

              -steam is generated by a horizontal boiler with capacity of 15 gallons of water

              -fired by kerosene

              -produces constant 150 pounds of steam in just 10 minutes

              -all steam recirculates in a closed system so no additional water is needed

              -boiler fabricated and welded by Ian Ablett and Randy Stilwell

              -boat was designed and built by Ian Ablett using Philippine mahogany for deck and interior,
                and basswood gratings,oak ribs

              -construction of boat was 3 years with an additionalyear for sanding and brush applied  varnish,
                hand rubbed between coats of Interlux/Goldspar/Clear Poly #95 finished by Lynda Horinka

              -launched "2004" on Lake Norman N.C.

              -the Ben Gunn has logged over 400 hours with numerous awards