Isabel

Status: Steaming

Owner: J. de Ruiter

Website: http://www.xs4all.nl/~meijersf/steam_launch%20Isabella.htm

Area: Netherlands

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Strip plank, red cedar, epoxy glass sheeting outsi.
Hull model: Indian Runner designed by Selway Fisher
Built 2002 by Frank Meijers at Amsterdam
Fit out 2004 by Frank Meijers at Amsterdam
LOA: 17' 11", LWL: 16' 5", Beam: 5' 1", Draft: 1' 11", Displacement: 800 lbs.

Boiler

2-drum WT Built by Glyn Lancaster Jones
Fuel: parafin, Pressure: 10 psi,
condensing, forced draft fan, hand pump, steam feed pump, feed water heater, Windermere kettle, whistle,

Engine

Single cylinder. 2.5" X 4"
Built 2002 by Strath Steam at Australia
Design: Warrego by: Strath Steam
Piston valve. Stephenson valve gear.
Power: 6 HP

Propeller

Bronze, 4 blades, Right Hand, 18" X 21"
Shaft: 1" Stainless Steel

History

The builder, Frank Meijers, sadly passed away in an accident on 19. January 2019. His son, Zimmie Meijers, has taken up caring for the boat and has sailed with it in the summer of 2020.

Last Modified: 2021.03.24.

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