Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

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

I happy with it Bob it was lucky to survive ,I had dropped the seats off to be done then when i ripped the carpet up i discovered alloy plates bolted doth sides of the bearers and no timber left inbetween .If i hadn't commited to the seats i would have sold off all the parts . It is a Simpkin but it...

I have been washing the dust and sawdust out today so here are some progress pics .It has been a big project with new bearers and floor but I think it was worth it .

B Pee will be coming early Saturday morning looking foward to catching up.

I think i will leave early Saturday and just staying for the day ,I think i will take Zarack so B.Pee will be avaidable if your intrested Allan .