Tecumseh

Owned by Myron Givets from Christchurch, New Zealand

Hull 

GRP, built 2002, Paul Fisher Indian Runner design, LOA 17’9’’, LWL16’4”, Beam 5’1", Draft 1’9”, Wheel Steering, Decks and Interior in Varnished Teak.

Engine

Ritchie 6A comp, 21/4” x 4” x 3”, SV, SLRG, 2tfc, 2cbs, Xhead driven fp and air pump, keel cond, 5HP at 480 rpm.  Bought semi completed from Alex Ritchie in 1986 then finished by owner in Hong Kong over the next 2 years.

Boiler

Built 2003 by owner in Christchurch, 3 drum Blackstaff / David Beale type WTB, steam drum 6 ½” OD x 24” long, mud drums 3” OD x 24” Long, 14 x ½” OD copper WT coils, hs 19.63 sqft, grate area 1.13 sqft, hand fp, coal, 150 psi.

Propeller

3 blades 16” x 25” bronze, 1” SS shaft.

Other

New launch, the second of three hulls taken from the 3-part mould, which the owner had commissioned in Christchurch.  Fitted out and steam plant installed by owner 2002/3, first steamed Nov 2003.

For more information contact Myron Givets

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First Launching