My New Project Boat

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Bob Vic
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My New Project Boat

Postby Bob Vic » 08 May 2011, 21:24

Picked up the boat that has replaced Torea in the collection & am very, very happy with the choice.

I purchased from Gary Hastie the Glen L crackerbox or gentleman's racer that he has been building. He's done a magnificant job and I'm honoured to be able to take over the project and see it through to completion. Below are some pics of the boat as it is today. The plan is to still do the 1941 Chris Craft, Nirvana, next but when it comes to the Glen L it will have a small block Chev under the mahogany deck. I'll also do the 'mother in law' seat for'ard of the engine. Should be a real head turner down on the Gippsland Lakes when it's up and running.

Bob
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bauchy
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby bauchy » 08 May 2011, 21:41

nice boat bob, i saw it for sale and would love to have it in my shed. cant wait to see some progress

brian

Alan
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby Alan » 09 May 2011, 00:00

Well Bob, seems you just like sitting at the back. Should make a great lake cruiser.
Alan.

antique-boatique
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby antique-boatique » 09 May 2011, 17:10

Interesting conundrum = a mother in law seat for a back seat driver :lol:

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bootlegger
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby bootlegger » 09 May 2011, 22:57

I thought you bought that bob. Good luck with it.

Bob Vic
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby Bob Vic » 10 May 2011, 11:36

Thanks Dave - the more I think about this boat, the happier I am.

scotto
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby scotto » 14 May 2011, 00:57

Hey there Bob, Well done on your new purchase! I saw it on E-bay myself and made me start dreaming again. I have a few photo's of James Fenchville's ROSITA stuck to the wall next to my desk, and i recon i look and admire the design all the time. I just love all the old Gentlemans racer style boats and that whole era for that matter. Enjoy and i'll enjoy watching it progress.
Regards Scott.

Bob Vic
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Re: My New Project Boat

Postby Bob Vic » 14 May 2011, 17:00

Thanks Scottie... and more than happy to take you for a run when it's finished. Just don't hold your breath waiting for me to get into it.

Bob


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