Clinker hull rolls with the deck , the top plank has ply on the outside to stop splitting. It would split if ply was on the inside.The whole idea of ribs is for movement.
Doc.
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- 19 Jul 2015, 15:32
- Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
- Topic: trying to identify skiff
- Replies: 51
- Views: 44074
- 26 Jun 2015, 17:00
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Now and Then
- Replies: 25
- Views: 15592
Re: Now and Then
Hi Chris,
Bottom flag looks to be "St. George" motor boat club.
Doc.
Bottom flag looks to be "St. George" motor boat club.
Doc.
- 21 Jun 2015, 11:54
- Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
- Topic: trying to identify skiff
- Replies: 51
- Views: 44074
Re: trying to identify skiff
Most clinker race boats racing had a life span of 2 seasons and ended up changing owners. Over a period of 50yrs ,i should imagine colour changes happen with new owners [ race teams etc.] plus most original race engines stayed with the first owner to go in the new hull. There's no doubt that " ...
Re: aggressor
Hi Dave ,
Good pickup ! I have a bumper bar sticker from the same year 1972 Eppalock "Griffiths Cup" Red back ground.
Doc. [ 1st page "Stampede" ? ]
Good pickup ! I have a bumper bar sticker from the same year 1972 Eppalock "Griffiths Cup" Red back ground.
Doc. [ 1st page "Stampede" ? ]
- 25 Apr 2015, 14:13
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: Boats and bits
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7379
Re: Boats and bits
Chris,
With a name like "PISSER" yellow would be a good choice.
Doc. [ still a cool looking boat! ]
With a name like "PISSER" yellow would be a good choice.
Doc. [ still a cool looking boat! ]
- 24 Apr 2015, 07:01
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: Boats and bits
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7379
Re: Boats and bits
Dave,
Rivercraft with Merc Leg hanging out the back and V 12 BMW driving this beast is COOL.
Doc.
Rivercraft with Merc Leg hanging out the back and V 12 BMW driving this beast is COOL.
Doc.
- 14 Apr 2015, 11:08
- Forum: Get Togethers and Events
- Topic: Goolwa Aquafest 2015
- Replies: 69
- Views: 59587
Re: Goolwa Aquafest 2015
Paul,
"What a great looking Skiff !
Doc. Should change your title from "SKIFFO" to "SMICKO".
"What a great looking Skiff !
Doc. Should change your title from "SKIFFO" to "SMICKO".
- 08 Apr 2015, 12:29
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: Lewis Brothers book
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6730
Re: Lewis Brothers book
Hi Ron,
Book arrived today , a job well done. You can't beat colour photos.
Cheers Doc.
Book arrived today , a job well done. You can't beat colour photos.
Cheers Doc.
- 28 Mar 2015, 15:15
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: Lewis Brothers book
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6730
Re: Lewis Brothers book
Hi Ron,
Book #2 , put one aside and payment will be in this weeks mail.
Thanks Doc.
Book #2 , put one aside and payment will be in this weeks mail.
Thanks Doc.
- 01 Dec 2014, 19:18
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: boat racing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7516
Re: boat racing
Ross,
With you guys on board "Barnie & Fred " the boat should be renamed "BEDROCK"
With you guys on board "Barnie & Fred " the boat should be renamed "BEDROCK"