Volume 19 Number 14 - The Wooden Boat Association

S H A V I N G S
NEWSLETTER OF THE WOODEN BOAT ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA
Reg. Inc. No. A0022538U
Website: www.woodenboat.asn.au
Volume 19 Number 14 October 2009
President’s report
Sun, glorious sun, and a good wind finally.
Summer is just around the corner!
We are looking ahead to a busy month in
October with the Albert Park Yacht Club’s 138 th
birthday, which will include a blessing of the
lake, a relatively new tradition of appeasing the
lake gods by contributing recycled water to the
lake. The MHAV have their AGM on the 28 th , well
worth a visit to learn the status of our heritage
fleet.
Alma Doepel supporters have their birthday
party at RMYC in Williamstown on the 23 rd and
the CAWPBA have theirs at Narrandera on the
25 th .
The Working With Wood Show is on this month
on the 16 th , 17 th , and 18 th - don’t forget to
display your boat or pitch in to help with
manning the stand.
Remember our ongoing membership drive and
the prize of a $150.00 voucher from Boat Books
in St Kilda Road for the lucky member who is
drawn at our Christmas party.
Check out the latest media release of the
Melbourne Wooden Boat Festival next February
on the WBA website. We are hoping the Stad
Amsterdam will be at the festival, as it is reenacting
Charles Darwin’s famous voyage of
discovery and might be able to visit Melbourne
for a few days.
Our club night Club Night 23rd September was
very entertaining even though the guest wasn’t
there! With no announced attraction and a real
wintry night it was no surprise attendance
wasn't exactly high. However there are always
surprises. After some discussion we dipped into
the DVD library and a thoroughly entertaining
hour was the result. In particular was a DVD on
a series of informal talks given at the Queenscliff
Maritime Museum in 2008 under the title "Fishy
Tales". Those speaking started with Bill Huggins,
an ex-lighthouse keeper, followed by Dugga
Beazely, a Port Melbourne fisherman, then Ken
Lacco, a Phillip Island fisherman, and to round
off Lewis Ferrier, a Queenscliff fisherman. These
are all "senior citizens", who shared a wealth of
insights into their life experiences of drawing a
living from our surrounding waters, bay and
ocean. The consensus was to find an opportunity
to do that again soon but only when the fish
aren’t running and Dugga is available.
Andrew Cohen, President
W.B.A. (Vic.) Committee 2008-2009
President Andrew Cohen 9773 8624 – H
0408 033 573- W
Vice President Tim Gay 0411 038 426
Secretary Chris Kelly 9480 5383 – H
Treasurer Tony Remington 5944 3867 - H
Shavings Editor Richard Monfries 0438 500 230
Librarian Alan Chinn 9578 6418 - H
Boat Manager Graham Signorini 9391 5621 - H
Committee member Brian Flewell-Smith 5278 9830 – H
W.B.A. (Inc.) Calendar 2009-2010
16 – 18 October WBA exhibit at the Timber and Working With Wood Show
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale. Speak to Andrew Cohen if you wish your boat to be
featured at this year’s show.
13 – 15 November Sailing weekend, Paynesville.
See details elsewhere in this newsletter.
Wednesday 25 November
Club Night
29 November Werribee South Sailing Day – check the website for more details
13 December WBA Christmas Party
19 December Patterson Lakes Christmas Lights Cruise
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17 January Maribyrnong River Trip – TBC
28 February Rye - TBC
Club nights, held on the third Wednesday of the month (7:30 pm) and Sailing Days (10:00 am) are
generally held at Albert Park Yacht Club. The Committee meets at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of
each month.
Nautical Quiz
Are you a whiz for a nautical quiz?
Question
To be ‘pooped’ is to be:
A: Feeling extraordinarily tired
B: 10 nautical miles offshore with a blocked head
C: Swamped over the stern with a following sea
D: Experiencing vital equipment failure
Last month’s answer: an ‘iron topsail’ is a square-rigged
sailor's term for an engine
In The News
Young sailors have been in the news a bit lately, and it's not been all good news.
On August 27th ABC online reported via Reuters that young British man Mike Perham was officially the
youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo, at the tender age of 17. Young Mike took nine months
to complete his 24,000 nautical-mile journey. He apparently knew what he was letting himself in for,
having crossed the Atlantic solo at the age of 14. The Guinness World Records described him as a 'hero'.
Closer to home, on September 9th, The Brisbane Times reported that Jessica Watson, from Queensland's
Sunshine Coast, had also embarked on a solo global circumnavigation at the tender age of 16.
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Unfortunately an argument between her yacht and a
passing cargo vessel put paid to any further progress. Her
manager reportedly said she would continue with the
journey as soon as her yacht was repaired.
About the same date that Mike Perham completed his
voyage, young Dutch girl Laura Dekker was being
investigated by Dutch child protection authorities, as was
her father, to see if at the age of 13 she was too young to
circumnavigate the world solo. After she lost her appeal,
and after most media outlets suggested she was too
young for the task, she blamed the media for not letting
her go. Her father supported her all along. 13 is a tad too
young to circumnavigate the world solo, I believe.
There was a time when young people took up sailing
because it wasn't too expensive to build a boat in the
backyard, join a club, and be out racing in the warmer months of the year. Now, most young families
don't have enough free time to build a boat and get kids into sailing.
Wooden boating, as we know it, and as a pastime for enthusiasts, continues the tradition of backyard
building, yet we struggle to get kids interested, mostly because the choices of leisure activity open to
kids these days don't by and large involve getting hands dirty, or wet, for that matter.
News of ever younger solo circumnavigations might be good press, and sell papers. But it won't help get
kids interested in nautical pursuits. Our challenge is to meaningfully connect with a new young crew that
can help keep the passion and traditions of wooden boating alive, and to teach them a set of boat
handling skills that will equip them to embark on small-scale nautical adventures with confidence.
Richard Monfries - Editor
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Dear Santa….
You might want to put this new book on your Christmas stocking
list. It is an excellent book by Nic Compton, and a long overdue
insight into the life and art of Iain Oughtred.
A loner and self-appointed outcast in his school years, he found
comfort on Sydney Harbour, racing and then re-designing Gwen
12s with enthusiasm and success.
Joining the Australian exodus for the ‘Old Country’ in the 1970s,
Iain emigrated to the UK, where he dabbled in musical
instrument making, learning a handcraft that would equip him
well for designing and building his functionally elegant faerings
many years later in Scotland. It was a surprise to learn that Iain
didn’t design his first boat until he was 40, but it also makes
sense, because his style of artistic design doesn’t materialize
overnight.
This book is beautifully illustrated, and it has a compendium of
his most popular designs in the back.
For wooden boat lovers, it is a thoroughly recommended read.
Santa can get your copy from our friends at Boat Books St Kilda!
New on the WBA bookshelf
With the recent change in Marine Timbers’ trading operations, WBA was fortunate to be offered a number
of their unsold books at discount prices. As we sift through some out of print and rare gems, the first we
have reviewed is John Guzzwell’s Modern Wooden Yacht Construction: Cold-moulding, Joinery, Fitout.
Quoting from the flyleaf: “There are few builders more familiar with coldmoulding
techniques for boatbuilding, and the thread of this book is one of
practical knowledge gained through experience.”
John Cupp from the online Duckworks Magazine
is effusive in his praise for this book: “Mr.
Guzzwell takes you through a wonderful journey
with some of the worlds best yacht designers
and shows you what real skill is involved in
building quality boats. With pictures, illustrations
and a great writing style he blends form and
function. A good read from cover to cover that
can endow the reader with the knowledge to
build a cold molded boat as he has done.”
You may recognize also John Guzzwell’s name from his exploits in building and sailing his 18’ boat Trekka
around the world, and also crewing with the Smeetons in Tzu Hang when it was pitch-poled in the
Southern Ocean.
PAYNESVILLE - 13 th – 15 th November 2009
Alan Chinn - Librarian
The Club is planning our annual trip away for
2009 and this year it will be at Paynesville on
the week end of the 14 th and 15 th November.
This can be extended if anyone wishes to the
Friday and Monday either side.
Members are welcome to stay wherever they
like but most will be staying at the “Allawah”
Caravan & Boat Park, 79 Slip Road, Paynesville
3880. It would, however, add to the occasion if
we all stayed at the same place. Nine
Camping/Caravan sites have been tentatively
booked (sites 122 – 129) but each site will need
to be confirmed by individual members by
August on telephone 5156 7777 (Lisa). There is
also a great range of cabins should these be
required, but will have to be booked
independently by anyone that requires one. We
suggest you get in early for these.
The Park has available 6 or 7 all weather berths
(each with its own little jetty) and an excellent
launching ramp & jetty all within 20 to 50
metres of the camping sites. These facilities are
located on a sheltered canal which has access to
McMillan Strait, which in turn has access to Lake
King in the East and Lake Victoria in the West.
This gives us plenty of options depending on the
weather.
We will hopefully spend some time catching up
with our East Gippsland colleagues; WBA will be
keeping them informed of our plans as we
approach the date.
Any queries can be directed to the Treasurer,
Tony Remington on 5944 3867 or 0418 136
656. Please leave a message if he doesn’t
answer.
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C. H. Smith Marine
Supplying the Melbourne and
Australian community with
quality marine electronics, boat
parts and fishing equipment.
16 Langridge Street
Collingwood 3066
Phone: 03 9417 1077
Fax: 03 9416 1171
Web: www.chsmith.com.au
WBA - East Gippsland News
2009-2010 East Gippsland Branch Committee - PO Box 272, Bairnsdale 3875
Helmsman (President) Jenny North 5156 7863
Vice Helmsman Doug Gullickson 5156 7856
Number 1 (Secretary) John Nicholson 5156 7183
Purser (Treasurer) John Rigg 5156 0852
Bosun (Equipment) Colin Hunt 5156 6149
Signals (Shavings and Newspaper) John Rigg 5156 0852
Archivist (Library) Jenny North 5156 7863
Committee Member Dale Kilby 0400 642 009
Committee Member Barry North 5156 7863
Committee Member
Bernard O’Kelly
Member to check books (Audit)
Colin McArthur
The October meeting had another record attendance for a presentation given by Robert Young, President
of the Southern Steamship Navigation Company Inc. They envisage reproducing the JC Dahlsen screw
steamer “JCD”, an imposing vessel, 104 ft in length, which was used mainly for ferrying and sight seeing
excursions on the Gippsland Lakes in the early 1900s. There were over 130 trading ships operating on
the Lakes prior to rail link to Bairnsdale taking over, and none of these remain.
Bernard O’Kelly presented Bob and Bette Moore with the trophy for the Wooden Boat of the Year
“Mareel”, a Whilly Tern fishing boat designed by Ian Oughtred for haddock fishing in Scotland.
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Doug Gullickson has been preparing his steam powered launch the SL Tahken for display at our WBA day
at Progress Jetty on October 11 th . The specifications of
the launch are as follows:
Hull – Carvel construction, made from King Billy Pine
(Huon pine transom)
Length 21ft (6.5m) Beam 7ft (2.13m) Draught 18in
(450mm)
Built – Tasmania
Engine – Leak compound design, 2 Cylinder Bore/stroke
3” +5”x3”, 10HP – 400revs
Built by David Payne in 2004 at Rosevears, Tasmania
Boiler – Vertical firetube, 75litre, grate area 0.164 sq m,
safe working pressure 1500 kpa
Built in 2004 by TRS Engineering UK
Max Anderson is restoring a circa 1890s sailer and is interested in finding out more about this boat if
anyone can help. Max has provided the following background to his venture:
“I’ve always loved boats, the older the better, but until recently have never owned one. My wife, Sal, & I have a “bolthole”
in Lakes Entrance to which we retreat as often as possible. We often walk the dogs along the North Arm jetties,
admiring the different boats & inevitably my eyes look only at the character & simple lines of the older wooden ones,
unless there is a really nice looking newer one.
My dream began to evolve on December 12 th 2007, when “Interlude” arrived in my driveway at Traralgon. This was &
probably will remain the most ambitious project I have ever contemplated. Sal came home from work & said. “What the
hell is that?” Our youngest son, Sam (23), commented that “it doesn’t look like it’ll float but it’ll make a good bonfire!”
The general consensus was “how long is that pile of sticks in the shape of a boat going to fill our driveway?”
On December 13 th 2007, Georgia Laine Anderson arrived, to our middle son Chris (26) & his wife Misty. I made a
flippant comment that “Interlude” would be sailing for her first birthday. She’s nearly 2 now & I might be closer to
sailing “Interlude” for her brother or sister’s 1 st Birthday (baby due in October)!
I purchased “Interlude” from a friend (who needs enemies!) at work to fill in the days between my shiftwork. Shortly
after the purchase my shiftwork became more intermittent & I mainly work days now, so time spent working on her is
also intermittent, sometimes!
What restoration has been done to this point?
Most of the old paint has been removed & the seams stripped of caulking. The old decking has been removed as parts of
it were damaged when it sank. Sourcing the Spotted Gum to be milled into new ribs was an interesting experience.
Continued problems sourcing a ready supply of copper nails at reasonable $’s, has been fixed. Damaged ribs removed &
more than 60% replaced & re-nailed.
What do I know about “Interlude”?
She is a 20’ carvel hull, gaff rigged open sailboat planked in Australian Red Cedar, with “Interlude RMYS” on a
wineglass stern. “Interlude's” last Registration Number was S205K & the Sail Number is S-54. It sank at its
moorings in a storm about 7 years ago & when fully restored, I hope it will again be a very nice boat.
What was I told about “Interlude”?
According to hearsay, it is a gaff rigged "Herreshoff Gentleman's
Sailer" of 20', built in Sydney, circa: 1890.
The last owner told me he bought it from a Gary Gale who is said to
have purchased it from The Stokehouse Restaurant, St. Kilda. I have
made contact with The Stokehouse Restaurant (they had no knowledge
of it) and also the RMYS (with similar results). I also tried to contact
Mr. Gale who I believe may have had a senior position with Nylex or a
similar company, again with no result.
I am very interested to know anything of its history. When, where and
by whom it was built, who were its previous owners, has it had different
names, old photos, and so on. Knowing the craft’s history is as much a
part of owning it, as is the actual vessel, as far as I am concerned.
I hope through this forum I can get some sound information about what
hopefully will be in the near future and obviously has been in the past, a
magnificent little wooden boat. I look forward to getting around our
Gippsland Lakes region in it. I look at all of the older lakes fishing boats moored around the lakes & think how peaceful
it would be to sail or putt around the lakes system in a boat with lots of history and character, not a plastic speed boat.
This has been something for me, after years of doing for others! Although any friends & family will always be most
welcome to join me on “Interlude”.”
Max Anderson
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WBA – East Gippsland Programme 2009
Sunday 11 October Progress Jetty
Boating display of boats plus electric 'Samson' and steam ‘Tahken’. BYO BBQ. Meet at WBA marquee.
Saturday 24 October Nungurner
Inspect `Fly' at Peter Bury's in Nungurner Jetty Road, Nungurner at 11.00AM
Saturday to Sunday 14 & 15 November Paynesville
The event planned for November will welcome visitors from WBA Melbourne and Port Macquarie. There
will be a BBQ on Saturday night at Barry and Jenny North’s and a breakfast on Sunday morning. More
details in October about arrangements.
Sunday 6 December Christmas BBQ
Christmas BBQ to be held at Barry & Jenny North's.
Saturday to Sunday 16 &17 January Nicholson Cruise
Sailing display by Nicholson Model Sailing Club (to be confirmed) and overnight stay with dinner at the
Nicholson Hotel.
Friday to Sunday 19 to 21 February Cruise to Holland's Landing
Cruise to Holland's Landing for overnight and Saturday
activities from the bank — can launch off the beach
boats. Others may wish to drive here for the Saturday.
A gas BBQ will be available. Those on boats may have
Sunday lunch at Loch Sport.
Sunday 21 March Nungurner
BBQ on Sunday. Can drive or overnight nearby or
launch on the day.
Friday to Monday April Port Albert.
Dates to be sent according to tides. Activities will
include a visit to the Port Albert Maritime Museum.
Sunday 9 May Mothers Day Details to be advised
Specialising in
the restoration
and building of
fine craft.
59 Slip Road
Paynesville 3880
Phone and Fax: 03 5156 7085
Email: office@fhboats.com.au
Web: www.fhboats.com.au
The BOATYARD
Ads in Shavings run for two editions. Cheques should be made out to the Wooden Boat Association and
sent to The WBA, PO Box 77, Glenhuntly, 3163.
Please Note: The Committee is reviewing the cost of running ads in The Boatyard and on the WBA
website. From November 2009 advertising costs will increase, at a rate of $10.00 per 10 feet of boat.
This will be confirmed by the Committee and the new rates posted on the website as soon as possible.
In this issue we have a record 14 boats for sale at varying prices – we even have one for free!
Most boat owners value their leisure time.
At Peter Green Sails we offer a fast turnaround time on all
sail work from basic sail check and repair through to major
recutting and alterations, and all types of new sail work.
Late drop off or pick up of your sails, and after hours service
can be arranged by appointment.
For Craftsman Quality Sailmaking call:
Peter Green Sails
15A Patrick Court, Seaford 3198 6
Phone: 9773 5094 Mobile: 0419 006 398
Email: pgsails@relax.com.au

Classic 23ft Motor sailer Dolina. No.30 designed by Arthur C Robb. Awarded "Yachting World of the
Year" 1939, "Best Wooden boat "E.G.W.B.A 2006. Professionally restored featuring Tasmanian timbers.
20 hp. reconditioned Diecon Diesel plus excellent sails. Many accessories and beautiful hand crafted
features. Shipwrights Survey & temporary moorings available at Nungurner. A very reluctant sale due to
another restoration project. For all genuine offers - ph. Lawrence 0413332908 or 03 51563071
Harry Clark designed 18’ open fishing boat putt putt, built about 1960 for its current owner. Carvel
construction, varnished hull, large bimini cover. Twin cylinder Wisconsin 4 stroke petrol engine, with
dynastart. 2 spare engines included. No trailer. Always kept under cover in a boat shed on Port Phillip
Bay. Elderly owner looking for a good home for his pride and joy. Not going cheap but a very sound boat
with history. Contact cliff on 9397 5084 or 0411895019
$30,000 (negotiable)
CABIN CRUISER - BUILT CAPORN 1958 - CARVEL PLANK
HULL
Length 8.0 metres, Beam 3.7 metres, Draws 1.0 metre.
Spacious Cockpit, 2 bunks, toilet, gas stove, s/s sink. Power
Winch. Marine Diesel Engine Perkins 6534 - 6 cylinder Turbo
220 hp. Excellent Condition. Run 554 hours. Cruising Speed 14
knots. 200 litre Fuel Tank. 90 litre Fresh Water Tank. Radio
(2way) 27mghz Voluntary. 2 Storage Receptacles in Transom.
2 Owners in life time, a much loved boat well maintained. Hull
Serviced Annually. Recently overhauled painted.
Located Sandringham, Victoria
For Inspection - Cruise
Contact Reg: ph 9592 4725 Bob mob: 0410 439784
Tudor Insurance Australia (Insurance Brokers) Pty Ltd
Specialists in hassle-free insurance for wooden boats
1st Floor, 9 Clyde Rd Berwick, Vic 3806
Postal Address: P.O. Box 256, Berwick Vic 3806
Contact: David Cooper
Phone: (03) 9707 3033
Fax: (03) 9707 4568
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E-mail: davidc@tudorinsurance.com.au
Webpage: tudorinsurance.com.au

OYSTER GIRL: 6M TRAILER YACHT. Daysailer/camping cruiser. Cat-ketch sharpie, in
timber/ply/epoxy. Fun boat, not slow. Easy to tow and launch. 5hp Mariner in well. Reg. Trailer with
disc brakes. Will email more photos & details. At Paynesville. $2750. Ring Bob Emsell, (03)51567809
or 0409567962 or email bbemsell@bigpond.com.
Geehi 19’ Constant camber (molded wooden
ply) electric powered launch.
Extremely low running costs; Quiet; Efficient;
Clean; Very Pretty! Designed by John Marples
(USA). Custom built by Duck Flat Wooden Boats
(Adel) for The Electric Boat Company (Syd) 2002.
Engine: 5.5KW constant magnet ETEK (Lynch)
inboard motor (10Hp). Power: two banks of 4x
6volt golf buggy batteries (AGM gel)
Batteries may be recharged from on-shore mains
power, solar panels, wind generators, an engine
driven generator or a combination of these. Can
travel for over 8 hours on single full charge
(average 5knots). $18,500
Contact: Kirsten Adamson: 0402 699 642 or Email:
KirstenRA@gmail.com
16’ (5m) sailing boat.
Launched 1972. Cold moulded hull; triple diagonal.
Gunter gaff rig. Oregon spars. 5 buoyancy
compartments (2 are large storage lockers.)
Pivoting centerboard. Dunbier trailer – reg. to
20/05/10.
A very attractive boat which sails beautifully and is
extremely safe and seaworthy. Rudder pintles are
very robust, designed to support a 6hp outboard.
$5000.00 ONO.
Contact John: 0423 429704 (Paynesville).
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FOR SALE
Jeanneau / Tonic 23
30ft mast, modified Etchells sails, Gould / West system build. Californian Redwood, Canadian Spruce (out
of Ballarat Gardens), balsa ply, fibreglass cloth in & out and buoyancy tanks. 8ft beam, lots of headroom,
swing keel, draught 2’3” (keel up). Weight approx 850 kg. 4 wheel galvanised trailer with torque springs
500 kg.
$9,750
Contact: Menno Peltzer, 75 Portland Rd Hamilton 0429 930 855.
Free boat!
This 6.4m wooden fishing boat is free to a good home.
Currently in Geelong, it was built by Gerard Fisk in 1976 in
Apollo Bay.The keel is made from Blue Gum, ribs are of
Merbau and the fitted planks are Meranti. It was removed
from the water to replace the deck and cabin. A recent
inspection by the builder revealed only minor work
required before the hull can be re-launched. (A reconditioned
motor 24HP diesel ‘Watermotor’ and accessories to complete
the boat are available for $3,500.) Contact: Paul on
0418522996.
Pea pod style dinghy. Approximately 14ft 6inch x 4ft 4inch. Built by ex pro boat builder
road trailer & launching trolley all epoxy ply. $2750 ono. Contact Mark Mark Rimington by email:
marksrimington@netspace.net.au
Coolawin: 36ft Halvorsen Wooden Flybridge
Cruiser. Originally launched 1971, as
Surfmaster, and renamed in 1998 to Coolawin.
Now undergoing a complete overhaul to replace
the petrol engines with new 100 HP Perkins
diesels. Also a rebuild from the bottom up and
inside out. Cost $175,000 to get to this stage, but
selling for $150,000. This would make a truly
superb boat for a dedicated woodie. For details,
call Ken Travers on 0416 048 600
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Leisurlea: 25ft Halvorsen. Launched in 1962,
this boat has the original Classic Halvorsen fit out.
This includes 4 berths, 2 in the front stateroom
and two at the rear. Upgraded with a 48 HP
Perkins diesel in 2003, she has a separate
shower/toilet, lounge/ dining/galley area,
navigation lights, new covers on the back, and
has just been anti-fouled. Her engine is freshly
reconditioned. For details, call Ken Travers on
0416 048 600
Firefly KA 497
Classic timber vessel built 1954, 75 HP Ford Lees Diesel engine in good condition, max speed 7.5 Knots,
350 Ltr Fuel tank, on board toilet with tanks, icebox, enclosed gas BBQ on aft deck, table & chairs, food
storage, VHF radio, stereo CD Player, spotlights, new cafe blinds. Ex-charter boat, 1E survey on suspend.
Hull Australian Beech, frames spotted gum, keel is Jarrah. Located Williamstown. May 2009: Antifouled
and hull repainted, new anodes, all sub floor electrics replaced, new fuse panels, engine removed and
overhauled/cleaned/painted and remounted, gearbox fully reconditioned/cleaned/painted, 2 new heavy
duty batteries and wiring, and much more!
Length: 10.1m Beam: 3.51m Draught: 1.4m Displacement: 4.9 tonne Max speed: 7.5 knots
Engine: 4cyl Ford Lees diesel
A bargain for only $20,000.00!
Enquiries: call Tim on 0411 038 426, or email: bhs@optusnet.com.
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Couta boat: 26’6” Unique vintage wooden original Lacco classic design, built by the master himself, with
added cabin and small flying bridge. Centre hydraulic steering, power anchor winch, inboard 20hp 4 cyl.
Diesel motor. Original bow sprit mast, gaff and boom. Full history available.
Location Merimbula NSW
Electronics: Navman6600/GPS/Sounder,
Year 1935
Marine Radio, AM/FM Radio
Length 26ft 6in
Solar Charger
Beam
10ft 3in
Winch
Electric anchor
Material NZ Kaurie Pine
Jib
Self furling
Engine Kelvin 20hp 4cyl Diesel
CONTACT: Ron Douglas Phone 02 6495 3519 Email: Kooringal4hol@bigpond.com
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Taitoa is a classic L. Francis Herreshoff design, built in New Zealand in 1976, in cold moulded NZ
kauri, two skins 5/16 diagonal, one fore and aft skin, glued with resorcinol, fastened in copper &
bronze.
She is a seaworthy boat, sailing the world, including Cape Horn, Panama Canal, and she has
raced twice Melbourne to Osaka. She underwent an extensive refit in 2003 & 2004 with a new
sprung laid teak deck and has been well maintained since then.
Taitoa is on a safe mooring one hour south of Hobart; the mooring can be rented.
For more information, please contact:
Dieter Neubert: 03 6295 1609
Email: neubert@skymesh.com.au
$155,000.00
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From the WBA family album…
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Membership Application or Renewal – The Wooden Boat Association, Victoria
Subscription for the year 2009-2010: $50.00
Mail to: The Treasurer, WBA, PO Box 77, Glenhuntly, Vic. 3163
or PO Box 272, Bairnsdale, Vic. 3875
!New Membership !Renewal of Membership !East Gippsland Member
Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………
Address: .………………..…………………………………………… Postcode: …………
Email: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Phone: (H) …………………….. (W) ………………….. (Mob.) ……..………………….
Interests: (please circle) R/C, Model, Trailer, Rowing, Power, Sail, Canoe, Building.
“In order for you to use your boat at Association events, please complete the details on the
current Boat Insurance you hold.”
Boat type ………………….. Reg. No. ………………… Name ……………………….
Insurance Co. …………………….. Policy No. ………………… Expiry date ………..
SHAVINGS
If undelivered please return to:
The Wooden Boat Association
PO Box 77, Glenhuntly, Vic. 3163
Marine Timbers
Agents for BoatCote Epoxies, Aquacote Paints, Purbond, and marine plywood
Phone: (03) 9775 0006 Fax. (03) 9775 1776
Web: http://www.marinetimbers.com.au Email: martim@ozemail.com.au
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