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by Doc
19 Jul 2015, 15:32
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: trying to identify skiff
Replies: 51
Views: 40788

Re: trying to identify skiff

Clinker hull rolls with the deck , the top plank has ply on the outside to stop splitting. It would split if ply was on the inside.The whole idea of ribs is for movement.
Doc.
by Doc
26 Jun 2015, 17:00
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Now and Then
Replies: 25
Views: 15262

Re: Now and Then

Hi Chris,
Bottom flag looks to be "St. George" motor boat club.
Doc.
by Doc
21 Jun 2015, 11:54
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: trying to identify skiff
Replies: 51
Views: 40788

Re: trying to identify skiff

Most clinker race boats racing had a life span of 2 seasons and ended up changing owners. Over a period of 50yrs ,i should imagine colour changes happen with new owners [ race teams etc.] plus most original race engines stayed with the first owner to go in the new hull. There's no doubt that " ...
by Doc
20 May 2015, 19:20
Forum: Main Room
Topic: aggressor
Replies: 27
Views: 16877

Re: aggressor

Hi Dave ,
Good pickup ! I have a bumper bar sticker from the same year 1972 Eppalock "Griffiths Cup" Red back ground.
Doc. [ 1st page "Stampede" ? ]
by Doc
25 Apr 2015, 14:13
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Boats and bits
Replies: 12
Views: 7202

Re: Boats and bits

Chris,
With a name like "PISSER" yellow would be a good choice.
Doc. [ still a cool looking boat! ]
by Doc
24 Apr 2015, 07:01
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Boats and bits
Replies: 12
Views: 7202

Re: Boats and bits

Dave,
Rivercraft with Merc Leg hanging out the back and V 12 BMW driving this beast is COOL.
Doc.
by Doc
14 Apr 2015, 11:08
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Goolwa Aquafest 2015
Replies: 69
Views: 54250

Re: Goolwa Aquafest 2015

Paul,
"What a great looking Skiff !
Doc. Should change your title from "SKIFFO" to "SMICKO".
by Doc
08 Apr 2015, 12:29
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Lewis Brothers book
Replies: 9
Views: 6399

Re: Lewis Brothers book

Hi Ron,
Book arrived today , a job well done. You can't beat colour photos.
Cheers Doc.
by Doc
28 Mar 2015, 15:15
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Lewis Brothers book
Replies: 9
Views: 6399

Re: Lewis Brothers book

Hi Ron,
Book #2 , put one aside and payment will be in this weeks mail.
Thanks Doc.
by Doc
01 Dec 2014, 19:18
Forum: Main Room
Topic: boat racing
Replies: 10
Views: 7340

Re: boat racing

Ross,
With you guys on board "Barnie & Fred " the boat should be renamed "BEDROCK"

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