Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

A while ago I had to get a new cutlass ( the prop shaft bearing in the prop skeg) and its product bane was “Betty”. I reckon would possibly enjoy a bit of the joy shaft!? Just saying cheers
PS thanks Brenty x

Ahoy there fellow internets followers who prefer this site other than Facebooks or you tubes!!?
I will attach some pics of this genuine web site that appears to have allowed their PR people to name their products!? Bowdens own on the internet’s for info very very funny and WTF!

There is a fair bit of ingenuity going on!!! Moving that keel on rollers and doing a lot of handling of heavy stuff solo brought back serious back pains, glad you enjoyed it Greg cheers mate

A great friend has put me onto You Tube site Sampson boat Co Tally Ho. Pretty much a solo restoration of a 110 year old yacht. Whilst it is on a grand scale it has bought back memories of Tomboys restoration, particularly the keel (dead wood) replacement and scarfing. ( episode 12-14) There is lots ...

Correct Greg, Allan I’m told that Bruce Jessup has sold his steam boat! Cheers boys

Ahoy all, the top photo indicates that this post over a period of a few years has had over 36,000 views? Obviously some doubling up etc but still obviously a fair bit of interest. I’m happy to report that Torea is sold and her new custodian lives in northern Tasmania so in the end it was a hassle fr...

The last photo is how Alan sent them to me!? I did ask if they were on slides because they are upside down!!

Was talking with Alan Mansfield last night re the Chris Craft previously photographed that is now for sale after a very expensive restoration/rebuild and he sent me some photos he took of it in the early 90s stored outside under a tarp which it did untouched for years and years! Cheers

An idea of the conditions and crew having some fun, and the end of another Festival!

Thanks Captain Carter!! Went out again today for end of festival sail past, unfortunately still a bit breezy and water more than lumpy!!! I am surprised the guy who launched alongside me went out in his $175 k vessel, yes you read correctly if you are interested in a closer look it’s on the Derwent ...