Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Andrew, Andrew, Andrew, you are so right!

Yes, but knowing my luck, if you made a claim, The question will be: was the engine cover fitted at the time?
I cannot believe it is the insurance company's policy. I think they also do the insurance for the Seacraft/Syndicate boats, that would put 70% of those out as well

Guys, Well the insurance issue has raised its head again. I was up for renewal for Scrubcat. ABPhillips asked me for some current pictures which I provided. This morning Sandi from ABPhillips phoned quite perplexed, evidently Nautilus (who were covering our boats) are not insuring boats with open en...

RIP Graham, A real gentleman will be sadly missed. Condolences to Michelle and Family.

Yes totally agree with Ross fantastic location, the lake was much bigger than I expected. Was a little busy and the park a little crowded as it was the long weekend. Would like to see the place on a normal weekend. Thanks you for all that attended we had an absolute ball as usual. Thanks also the An...

Peed off I cant be there.
Have a great time, this event looks fantastic, complete with some Bob and Brenda hospitality
Enjoy attendees!
Darren

Ahoy Chivs,
I think this is where the dark art comes in! Steinway for example, has a huge distance between prop and rudder...still turns
Turbo Fire has a distance between prop and skeg, still turns. I visually see more distance in Torea's case, but if that's the way it was...

Great news Chivs!
I would like to have ago one day.
And Greg thanks for making sure the boat stayed upright
cheers
Darren

Captain, I am not concerned about prop to rudder, I've seen props miles away from rudders, and the boat still turns on a sixpence. (therein lies the dark art) My concern in your particular case is the support that the skeg provides to the rotating propeller, in my opinion the prop is too far from th...

Bugger Graham, that bum puckering only comes around rarely. The only chance i will have this year will be the same as last year, flying in for the day. Scrubcat is still "in progress" for this year... Al has made some significant changes for this freshen up, hopefully back on the water for...