The 100th motor boat built for FMC. Transferred to the British Transport Commission on nationalisation. Bought by Malcolm Braine in 1963 when the trade ceased. In 1967 she was converted to a passenger boat with a capacity of forty-six seats and used in this way for twenty two years before being withdrawn from service for a complete restoration to her original condition. Currently powered by a 15hp Bolinder ex FMC Daffodil.
Gallery pictures containing Cactus
(2009-09-05)
Hehe that was me. Engine was playing up that day but a bit of a run on deep water soon sorted it. It is at Mike Carters place now, Yarwoods Basin. Off to the Steam Rally at the begining of October.
Posted by: Mark
(2009-09-03)
Spotted back down the Anderton Lift and thundering up the River Weaver to Yarwood\'s Basin a week ago.
Posted by: Paul Sladen
(2008-11-14)
You are told wrong. Cactus is NOT for sale!
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(2008-10-19)
Am told she is for sale at around the £50,000 mark
Posted by: Drew
(2008-09-22)
Catus today was on her way south down the staffs and Worcs from Great Haywood with Henry & Phillis
Posted by: Viv
(2008-06-16)
Attended the Middlewich Festival in 2008.
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(2008-05-20)
At the BCLM tug gathering. Also at recent party at Dimmingsdale.
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(2008-04-03)
At Ellesmere Port Easter Gathering
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(2008-02-27)
other boat in picture above is Hanley
Posted by: Mark
(2008-02-06)
Trent and Mersey Sept 2007 alongside another FMC not sure of name as can\'t make out on picture i took
Posted by: John
(2007-10-22)
attended stourbridge canal festival 19/20 october
Posted by: Richard Cox
(2007-10-13)
was at the black country museum for the boaters gathering, end on september
Posted by: Richard Cox
(2007-08-13)
has been owned by malcolm braine for many years, he used to operate it as a tripboat before he restored it in the ninties.
Posted by: m
(2007-07-23)
has 15hp bolinder engine from josher motor boat daffodil. the boat was registered at birmingham, No 1567.
Posted by: Richard Cox
(2007-07-21)
The 100th motor boat she carries a commemorative plaque to record the fact.
Posted by: Julie
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