Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Goolwa Aquafest dates now Apr 10-11 2021.

The trailer looks ok Bob. As you say the weight will make a difference.
Ah yes metalwork. The grinding dust is the worst. Sparks around wood and flammables is also a constant worry. Anyway you're making good progress.

How did you go with the riveting Ken? Who got to be under the boat?

Yes Ian did mention the surfacing prop that hung out past the transom as well as not running a cav plate. It was a wild and dangerous ride until they stumbled on another prop that sorted it. Pulling the bungs was another issue which badly caught out another driver. He went on anyway in the race unti...

Good progress Ken. You don't stuff around. That hull doesn't look too bad from what I can see.

Well it was Waggott powered after all! I wonder what the weight difference would have been between Screaming Eagle and WagOn? I was only talking to Ian Harvey a couple of weeks ago. At that stage I think Screaming Eagle then was powered with a crossflow Grey. I'd imagine the Seacraft would be a bloo...

It was good to catch up today Bob and have a sticky at Nirvana. You're making steady progress which is great to see.
I'm looking forward to your future updates.

That Seacraft is very very tempting. I don't think the minister of war and finance would approve the purchase.

Bloody good work Bob. Not your circular saw job I see. Personally I think it's worth the time if you can keep patterns as it would be a great help when it comes time to putting it back together. That and taking a lot of photos which I'm sure you're also doing. Next week I'm coming up to do a test la...