Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

You sure that's going to be enough time Darren?

I know it's short notice but if anyone is interested in displaying a boat Sunday the 3rd April at the vintage machinery rally. It will be held at the One Day winery Drysdale. Ken is bringing Zarak (I think) and I will bring Pagan, Ronda and my near complete little Hyrdo

You are an artist Bob, love your work!

Carol and I are home safe and sound after a good (but long) run home. Hats off to Craig for organising such a great weekend and Bob for help with last minute venue changes. Also a big thanks to everyone who helped with launching and retrieving boats, as Ross said..at least we have boat ramp etiquett...

Well, it was a very disappointing trip to the coil rewinders. After initially saying they would look at the Anzani, when i arrived at the business there was a change of mind and a flat refusal. Wished they'd have said that BEFORE i dragged it out....it's bloody heavy!! So..back to the drawing board

Thanks to some great work By Andy Griffiths, i'm taking the Anzani to a place called Small Coil Rewinds would you believe in GEELONG!! They are going to check over the ignition system and set it up to run and stop. Hopefully i can do the final setup with the hand throttle and she should be ready for...

Great photos Chivs, sunny skies and clear water!!!

These are the nails the plan calls for

One of our new members has asked a question about boat building nails. The design calls for bronze coated ribbed nails, is there any reason these can't be substituted with ribbed stainless steel nails? The bronze nails are apparently hard to get unless someone can suggest a supplier

Carol and I would like to take the opportunity to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year !! I hope Santa brings lots of nice boat bits (and other stuff) And that we can get back to doing what we do best....FANGING AROUND IN OUR PRIDE AND JOY'S!!