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by Darren
12 Jun 2009, 11:40
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Trivia
Replies: 249
Views: 136933

Re: Trivia

Lawsy
I reckon right boat but 10 years earlier with Ernie Nunn at the wheel.
She did it in 1979....You were probably there.
I'm not clever but google is!
:roll:
Darren
by Darren
04 Jun 2009, 11:16
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Something different
Replies: 3
Views: 4163

Re: Something different

Dave,
That's just got be in the
Sydney hydro man's Collection.
;)
Darren
by Darren
28 May 2009, 10:02
Forum: Main Room
Topic: New Project
Replies: 4
Views: 5773

Re: New Project

Nick,
He told me he was looking for a better motor for his pushbike!
That sucker should make it move a bit quicker
:shock:
Darren
by Darren
18 May 2009, 20:11
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Independant Power boat club
Replies: 11
Views: 11472

Re: Independant Power boat club

Jeff,
Put it with all the other trophies that world champion skiff has!
:lol:
Jealous Darren
by Darren
11 May 2009, 21:48
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: A Don't Do
Replies: 9
Views: 9928

Re: A Don't Do

Skiffo, The CEO/Head Engineer of Price Racing Engines has just had a heart attack. :lol: Rosco, that is the plan now although the stain color is moving to the dark red end. and a serious mix with the 2 pac poly, paint it upright on stands and keel blocks. Saw it again today it hasn't got one bit bet...
by Darren
11 May 2009, 12:50
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: A Don't Do
Replies: 9
Views: 9928

Re: A Don't Do

I've cooled off for a day. Dave, I have considered darkening the staincoat on the top 3 planks and blending at the bow. But I think the colors so far off I'll end up virtually black to get close to a match. Ive always disliked Rosewood even on the pianos! Thanks Greg And Skiffo its only a tiny 5 lit...
by Darren
10 May 2009, 09:25
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: A Don't Do
Replies: 9
Views: 9928

A Don't Do

Hi Guys, I'd like to share a don't do. I have spent probably over 5 months stripping my skiff bottom back to bare timber in order to get that great transparent color appearance. I had performed heaps stain tests using the original rosewood stain After countless hours of heatgunning then hand strippi...
by Darren
09 May 2009, 09:16
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Bridge to Bridge 2009
Replies: 20
Views: 17715

Re: Bridge to Bridge 2009

Belated Well done! Great achievement, to get an old classic not just smoking for a couple of laps. but for over 50mins is no mean feat. Also I bet the Pagano racing teams expenditure is a tad less than most of the runners! Again that was the essence of the sport before (in my opinion) it lost its wa...
by Darren
04 May 2009, 14:07
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Link to Wooden Skiff for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 11015

Re: Link to Wooden Skiff for sale

You don't mow the lawn for a week
and someone always wants to cut your grass!
:lol:
by Darren
01 May 2009, 11:21
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Link to Wooden Skiff for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 11015

Re: Link to Wooden Skiff for sale

Dave,
They don't call him Skiffo for nothing!
Are there any others we should know about Paul?
Darren

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