Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Darren it is 17feet and seems to be built stronger than Nightmare with thicker ply planks and larger ribs which are all in good shape ,I have had to replace the bearers as they were cracked towards the front . The top planks right at the front were rotten and I have replaced a section and had to put...

IMG_3812.jpeg IMG_3810.jpeg IMG_3806.jpeg l mentioned to Darren that I was getting a bit restless and needed a project .He suggested I drive to Colac,it’s only down the road and it is a Simpkin ,so here l go again I made a deal but they had to deliver it I was not towing a unregistered trailer with...

My new project we delivered today l don’t know much about it but it will be a great restoration project.

We cannot make it this year,I hope you all have a great weekend and you really need a good storm to make the experience complete.I have added a couple of photos of my latest project.
Ken and Karen

Ross I had a similar problem with B.Pee it had a slight vibration and broke the bolts in the car plate that held the rudder bush .I fitted a 3blade 113/4dia 16 deg pitch prop and the problem solved .I lost some revs but the boat still preforms well, as it's racing days are long gone I think preservi...

I have come a full circle ,I have posted an old photo of my first Seacraft .I brought it with no engine as the owner had fitted a V8 but removed it to put it into a new hull. It is mostly finished but as all boat restores know one more clear coat should do it.

B Pee will be going

work has come to a halt for winter.At Russel Island at the moment leaving on the barge Saturday but no set destination.

Finally got the Simpkin in the water today first time in 18 years .It ran well with no problems ,it has a bit of v drive whine .The day was great but the water was bloody cold.

Are there any members going to the event Ray and I were thinking of going with the small skiffs . We are planning a mid week trial to check if they are good to go . Ken