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Dämpfli

Owner: R. Moschberger

Area: Switzerland


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Built 1998 by Jürg Meier and Bätcher at Hünibach
LOA: 15' 0", Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 4",
Former POCA type Danish dinghy. Wheel steering.

Boiler

Blackstaffe 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.

Engine

Single. 2 1/4" X 2"
Built 1998 by Jürg Meier and Bätcher at Hünibach
Design: 5A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Cast A frame, non-condensing, two engine driven fps, 450 rpm, 1 IHP.

Propeller

3 blades, 15" X 18"
Shaft: 1" Stainless Steel

History

When 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.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Jürg Meier)