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Säntis

Owner: B. Tinner

Area: Switzerland


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Oyster 16
Built 2001 by Bossom’s Boatyard Ltd. at Oxford
Fit out 2001 by M. Blickenstorfer & B. Tinner at Thun
LOA: 16' 8", Beam: 6' 7",
White, transom stern, oiled wood interior, 6 seats, hydraulic wheel steering.

Boiler

3-drum WT Built 1988 by Anthony Bever at Swindon
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 10 psi,
Xhead lever driven fp & ap. Hand fp. Steam simplex fp. Fwh, Kcond, hotwell. No.17. All copper

Engine

Compound. 2" + 3 1/4" X 2"
Built 1987 by F.S. Wallington at Bristol
Designed by: Anthony Bever
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
500 rpm, 3 hp.

Propeller

3 blades, bronze, 15" X 24"
Shaft: 30" mm
RH


History

New hull fitted out and steam plat installed by M. Blickenstorfer & B. Tinner. First steamed Oct. 2001, Lake Thun, Switzerland. Canopy fitted spring 2002.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


Zurich 2002

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Lake Thun 2001