Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

What an exciting time it is at the start of a new project. In brief, what is the history of this hydro? I'm looking forward to seeing lots more pics of the restoration as it progresses.

Bob

What is the displacemnent of a Rolls Royce Merlin V12 engine?

David Gill.

For those who want a genuine V8 Lewis skiff, but reckon they can never find 'em - here it is! Go to eBay and look up 180359337735

Colin in Adelaide has his Lewis for sale so go for it & bid to acquire your piece of Aussie boating folklore!

Bob

Gee Darren - I know how much you have agonised over getting the stain and the finsih 100% right so the frustration at the mis-match is understandable. At least on the upside, Alan has a more time to build all that horsepower into your race motor!

Bob

Easy to fix that one! I'm a patient man Skiffo, after all I've learnt from the best boat wranglers in the business.

This is absolutely awesome - some of the best footage of the era that I've seen. What a great find.

Bob

Top effort Dave - just shows that persistence does pay dividends. How sweet it is when it all comes together.

Bob

Hey skiffo - can you dig me up a 12'6" Simpkin skiff please? Thank you.

Bob

Every cloud has a silver lining Dave! I've got some nails (not heaps) but they are at Paynesville so I have no real idea how many or what size. Some were long enough to go through the two planks, others the planks plus a rib. I got my nails from Marinesport in Melbourne Ph (03) 9584 3098 - they had ...