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by bootlegger
14 Apr 2009, 11:49
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Everingham update
Replies: 7
Views: 7926

Re: Everingham update

There were a lot of Everinghams sent to SA. Ive seen Bert working on Launches before (not building one from scratch. His Father (Old Bert) was building boats to work the Hawkesbury way back when. I called in to Graham Howards yesterday. He is building a new Hydro, 30ft Trawler for his son and a 21ft...
by bootlegger
14 Apr 2009, 11:48
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Everingham update
Replies: 7
Views: 7926

Re: Everingham update

There were a lot of Everinghams sent to SA. Ive seen Bert working on Launches before (not building one from scratch. His Father (Old Bert) was building boats to work the Hawkesbury way back when. I called in to Graham Howards yesterday. He is building a new Hydro, 30ft Trawler for his son and a 21ft...
by bootlegger
13 Apr 2009, 19:03
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: Stripping Paint
Replies: 11
Views: 10988

Re: Stripping Paint

Hi Prophead. Sorry to tell you this but there is no easy way to do what you want to do. I havent tried soda blasting. They say they can strip wood but dont know anyone who has done it. Just do a bit at a time. Sooner or later you will get there. Dave
by bootlegger
12 Apr 2009, 21:45
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Everingham update
Replies: 7
Views: 7926

Re: Everingham update

Well done Paul. I called in to Bert Everinghams today on the way home from the races. I know its not a speedboat but he is well into building a new 20ft clinker launch. Its an absolute work of art. He is well into his 70's now. I cant imagine he will be building may more boats. I met his cousin Bria...
by bootlegger
09 Apr 2009, 19:46
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Taree and Toronto this weekend
Replies: 0
Views: 4167

Taree and Toronto this weekend

Taree is having it Easter racing regatta and Torontos Heritage afloat. Im calling through Toronto on Saturday morning and then heading to the races.
by bootlegger
05 Apr 2009, 19:50
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Variety wooden boat regata NSW
Replies: 1
Views: 3322

Re: Variety wooden boat regata NSW

Just to let everyone know there is a trophy for best clinker speedboat. I said I was going but didnt realise one of my friends is getting married on the same day. She is real good friend so I dont want to get out of it. Who has a wedding on Sunday arvo? :twisted:
by bootlegger
04 Apr 2009, 08:18
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: American Motor Show - 2009
Replies: 4
Views: 6372

Re: American Motor Show - 2009

Have a great day tommorrow. I wish it was closer to me. Id be there for sure. :D
by bootlegger
31 Mar 2009, 22:08
Forum: Main Room
Topic: The good old days
Replies: 5
Views: 6314

The good old days

I pulled out a whole pile of my old boat videos. I watched all my boats running. I cant believe its been well over ten years, Greg even had hair (well more than now) back then :lol: Man time flies.
by bootlegger
31 Mar 2009, 13:12
Forum: Wanted
Topic: wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 11943

Re: wanted

The price I got quoted is $275 but that is a rough casting. They will still need to be finished off and chromed. The material is manganese Bronze.
by bootlegger
30 Mar 2009, 23:15
Forum: Wanted
Topic: wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 11943

Re: wanted

The window is going in tomorrow. Ill see how I go.

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