Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Looking at that motor, rocket covers suggest 313 poly [ saw tooth ]. Check with owner first.
Doc.

Hi Keith,
Guys Keith isn't suggesting its a " SEACRAFT " but is advertised on Ebay as one.
Doc.

Hi Will, This boat was at Mornington Antique Centre. Unfortunately they sold the original motor. An Early Johnston outboard motor , with opposite pots. $750. The boat had all the steering for a outboard when l saw it. I have quite a few photos of her and believe she's around 1925--1935 vintage which...

Greg,
If you go to Vulture site you will find original photos of "Wildfire" one and two in full flight. Welcome to the board Chris.
Doc.

It's amazing when there's no water around we can't use our boats! Went to the "NATIONAL WATER CENTRE " today as one does, to find it's closed for boating due to heavy rainfall.
Doc.

Who ever buys this , needs to take the heads off as they are on the wrong sides. The water exit on the heads should be flywheel end, exit point at the highest end of the motor.
Plus Y-Block 292? may be! she 's running 272 heads, notice welsh plugs.
Doc.

Alan, As long as you have your pants on , you will be ok. Fog is the biggest problem ,usually you can't go on till it lifts. NWSc opens Fri 9.30am -- 4.30pm . $30 fee . Test & Tune. Big turn up of boats last Friday pre tune for Mildura. " Miscreant " childsplay small block dodge hit 12...

In the lastest "Club Marine" Vol.25 No.1 p32-35 an article on the "Nankervis Stable" in Bendigo. A must read if you are a boatie.
Doc.

Neil Coddington lost his life after test driving " Blue Max" vintage hydro Feb 5th, boat was destoyed. Our condolences go out to Neils family.
Doc.

Hey Dave,
That cav plate, did you notice skeg bolts! Skeg is bolted to Cav plate.
Doc.