Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Anything interesting at the swap meet.
One guy from the Torana group found an XU1 distributor for $5.00

I have 4 pieces of Queensland Silver Ash for those that are interested
1. 3.2mtr x 180x50mm
2. 4.0mtr x 200x50mm,
3. 4.2mtr x 200x50mm,
4. 2.7mtr x 120x30mm

All in Melbourne.

Sadly Furniture timbers closed down about 2 years ago. I went there looking for some +obscure timber forgotten what now but the yard was empty.

What product are you using?

Wiring of the auto bilge pump finally completed today. What a crappy job and it works which is even better. About going to Burrumbeet, not sure. Waiting for my friends in Ballarat to say what they are doing. They were all gung ho to go out but have heard nothing for a week. So I may just take it to ...

Mathews Timber who were in Rooks Rd, Nunawading near me used to have a good range.
They have moved out Knoxfield.

https://www.mathewstimber.com.au/timber-species

How about some silver Ash?. I have some in a long length and can cut it to suit if you would like or I have a couple of planks if you want to buy a plank. Ill measure it and let you know.

Ken, what timber are you after?

I filled it up to the level of the top of the engine bearers before Christmas and it was pouring water out. But I will definitely do it again. Even if just to test the auto switch. Who would have though that something as simple as a an auto bilge pump switch could take so long to install. Two days w...

So after an almost 2 year layup due to some family hassles, I'm back to get the boat up and going again. In September I had a hip replacement. That was 8 weeks off work. The hours were great but the pay was crap. Also I spent most of that time on crutches so clambering round inside a boat was not po...