Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R. Moschberger. [?])
Area: Lake of Lugano (Switzerland).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1998 by Jürg Meier and Bätcher at Hünibach.
LOA: 15', Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 4".
GRP
Former POCA type Danish dinghy. Wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1998 by Jürg Meier and Bätcher at Hünibach.
Design: Stuart Turner, 5A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, non-condensing, two engine driven fps, 450 rpm, 1 IHP.
BOILERBlackstaffe type 3-drum WT.
Built 1998 by Jürg Meier at Thun.
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 85 psi.
Steam drum 5" dia x 12" long, mud drums 2½" dia x 13" long, casing 12" long, 1' 7" wide, 1' 8" high, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 15" x 18".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYWhen Rudi Möschberger passed his launch VEDEGGIO to Jürg Meier in 1998 he regretted having to stop steamboating, so this boat is built for ease of handling, it weighs only 600 lbs. First steamed April 1998.
Switzerland
 
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(Jürg Meier)

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