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Müritz Kajütenboot (DDR)
Specifications
- Boat Length
- 26" (66.04 cm)
- Motor Type
- Brushed
- Drive Type
- Shaft
- Props
- Single
- Max Amps
- 10A
- Battery Type
- NiMH
- Battery mAh
- 7Ah (7,000 mAh)
- Prop Type
- 3 Blade
- Prop Size
- 38mm
- Model Speed
- 5 km/h (3.1mph)
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About this boat
Relatives found several unusual items belonging to her grandfather in the attic of her old family home, including this Müritz cabin boat.
It is believed to have been built around 1975/1980. The old electronics might suggest this.
It will probably take some time and effort to get this boat seaworthy. But I'll make the time with my grandson.
It cheers me up that he's showing an interest in tinkering, which is rather rare these days. So I'm encouraging it!
Your "Opa Michel-C."
It is believed to have been built around 1975/1980. The old electronics might suggest this.
It will probably take some time and effort to get this boat seaworthy. But I'll make the time with my grandson.
It cheers me up that he's showing an interest in tinkering, which is rather rare these days. So I'm encouraging it!
Your "Opa Michel-C."
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Once again, my grandson is interrupting my work on the Müritz project.
He’s "got his hands on" a shrimp trawler.
"Okay," I asked him, "but we’re still going to do the Müritz, right?"
Yes, of course he answered me promptly!
He brought me the cutter the day before yesterday, since he isn't coming back until the day after tomorrow—Wednesday.
So, I had time to prepare for the work. But he’ll have to handle the gluing, assembly, and soldering under my supervision.
The laser-cut parts are ready; let's see what he thinks of them... (See CAD photo)
He has no desire to go swimming; he spent two weeks swimming with his family. That’s why I’m optimistic about a quick, clean assembly of the cutter.
He’s already suggested taking breaks, too... I’m looking forward to working with him.
He knows what he wants, and that really turns me on!
We'll be in touch soon—or rather, we'll be reading each other's messages soon.
Your Michel-C.
PS:The entire motor mount is missing, as are the electronic components, servo,Drive shaft stuck(?!) etc.
That’s going to be quite a challenge for us. No Problem!
My grandson is coming to visit us for the holidays soon, and I’m getting all the necessary parts ready.
However, I’ll leave the gluing and fitting to him—under my supervision, of course.
He should learn from his mistakes, too . . . after all, replacement parts can be laser-cut quickly.
I’ll be curious to see if he has the patience, but knowing him, tinkering with Grandpa is always exciting... or so he says.
And to you, my fellow modelers, I thank you for your encouraging words.
Your Michel-C.
Bringing an old family model back to life with your grandson makes this restoration even more special.
I wish you both many enjoyable hours in the workshop, and I look forward to following the progress of this beautiful little cabin boat.
Best of luck!
When you have finished your restoration - you would be more than welcome to add it to the Classic Model Power Boat thread on here as we have never had one shown on there before, and it most definitely is a Classic Model Power Boat .
Many thanks,
Bob.
Ian
PS: If you folks haven't yet made up your mind where to spend a late summer holiday with your trailer boat the lake which gave the "Müritz" its name would be a first rate choice.
PS-2: Mike, we should reactivate our get-together plans.
I thought I saw a pair of black plastic mouldings that looked like the two halves of a Wedico gearbox?
I am probably wrong, but I understand they were quite a popular part to be included in some “period” model power boats, and I know that they work really well.
Good luck with your restoration , I think it will make a really nice distinctive looking Classic.
Bob.
I’m currently working on the details—such as the roof, the rudder servo mount,
repositioning the rudder tube, and many other details.
But I’m leaving the painting, gluing, and screwing together to my grandson, who can hardly wait for the holidays!
I’ll still take care of the sanding and sealing the interior.
I have plenty of time before my grandson's school holidays, as I’m going away for ten days with my wife, who needs to go to a health resort.
It’s a relaxing break for me, too—one I’m happy to join in on!
Your Michel-C.