Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Finished fairing in the last reverse plank to the stem today. The reverse planks don't meet at the keel and stem at an even point relative to side to side, but that's the way it was originally. I have improved on it a little though.

Paul SA wrote:Looking good but you had better get cracking Narrandra is only 4 months away

You're a task master Siddall. Sadly it doesn't get any quicker than this.

On to the bevels for the other side.

Progress pics of the last few days doing the reverse plank fit up on one side. 355066434_6983908284955844_1790581710318597776_n.jpg 354776135_838067163888521_5059484659124701330_n.jpg 355042992_280851527956320_6041304763148272439_n.jpg 354821101_1027142615089916_6475329290560122407_n.jpg 354855735_9...

Today I made a start on beveling planks for the fit up of the two reverse planks. It's been a difficult process dealing with a boat that wasn't right in the first place with regard to differences between opposite planks. One issue has been that the original bevel angles cut into the stem are differe...

A hell of an achievement and another big loss to our boating community. RIP Francis.

Well that's a wrap for another Gippsland Chapter get together. Rumour has it Darren Goldberg is going to move out our way after seeing how we do things in the bush. A great day was had by all, and thanks to our hosts Max Curtis, Bob Carter, and John Feitz. Thanks Darren for making the time to catch ...

Did I say I'm only good at pulling stuff apart Bob?

Finally a day in the shed after battling another bout of Covid. Have made a start on knocking up new Chrome Moly heavy wall rocker shafts.

Well it's that time in that it's almost midwinter. Start posting up what you've been up to in the shed. Let's see your boats in their hibernation mode.