Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

A fitting tribute at his service yesterday.

Great footage Graeme. I loved the riding passenger possibly doing the thottle work on the engine. Thanks for posting.

Good point Graeme. We did discover a dip in the hull at a little bit aft of the new scarf. I guess this could cause a low pressure area that would suck the boat to the water. Fingers crossed we may gain a bit more speed. I'm thinking not having to drag around a heap of water on the inside may help c...

A little more today.
Glued in new keel section after plugging plank nail holes in the transom and made a start on cleaning up transom face for repairs there.

In my research I recently stumbled across this great publication on the net. As I lack a lot of experience with timber, I have been struggling to work out the best option for replacement planks. This publication is fantastic for me as it explains a lot about strengths and weaknesses of timbers for v...

Nice work Bob. I'll have to come up again for a sticky and a chat. How did you go with the steering box and linkage bits?

Thanks Greg. I'd love to see both again. It seems like years since seeing boats in the water. This winter also seems longer. I'll be boat less at Narrandera as well. Best I get back to it in the shed.

Well it's time to rattle the cage again. Come on everyone, let's see what you're all up to with your boats. It's too quiet on here.

Our new CAWPBA member shirts have arrived so we will posting them out soon. Can you all please let me know if you're happy to wait till Narrandera so we can save on postage.

Thanks Bob. I'm off and running now.