June Zephyr
Owner: U-J. Gauffres
Area: Germany
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Clinker mahogany on ash.
Built c190
Fit out 1990 by British Engineerium
LOA: 24' 0", LWL: 24' 0", Beam: 5' 0", Draft: 1' 8",
Varnished, wheel steering.
Boiler
Kingdon type VFT Built 1990 by Langley Engineering
Fuel: Coal,
2 engine driven fp, injector, hand fp, Kcond No.1 size.
Engine
Compound. 2 1/2" + 4 1/2" X 4"Built 2004 by Norbert Drechsler
Design: Beaumaris pv valve. 8 hp at 450 rpm.
Propeller
3 blades,
Shaft: Geared" 1:3
History
Old hull restored by John Yannaghas 1983, steam plant installed, originally a small triple expansion engine and different vertical boiler, converted to motor drive for 1988 - 89. 1990 restored to steam with fresh plant. C 1996-7 sold to Chris English, then to A.L.Green. 2002 bought and restored by present owner.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(John Yannaghas) 1992
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