Classic Australian Wooden Power Boats
Project Boats
Turbo-Fire
Bob Carter
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The plank work continues. The dark stripe is where the previous owner had fixed an external timber strap (one of five on the boat) to repair a split plank |
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A small amount of rot was also found in the stem |
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Deck framing refixed with epoxy adhesive and screws. Now to work out what to finish the the inside of the hull with, considering the original colour on the ribs and planks |
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Inside finish now on and engine rails and cross members installed |
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A closer look at the details at the bottom of the boat |
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The hull was painted in two pack |
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The hull now ready for a deck |
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And the decking begins |
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Steering being fitted up |
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Deck installation complete |
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Steering continues to goes in |
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Cav plate knees installed, wings still to come |
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Deck painted and trim and hardware fitted |
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Front cockpit detail |
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Signwriting completed per original |
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Instrumentation detail |
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The 318 Chrysler installation continues |