The Boatyard

Ads in Shavings run for two editions and also on the WBA website. Cheques should be made out to the Wooden Boat Association and sent to The WBA, PO Box 77, Glenhuntly, 3163.

Note the following advertising costs: Ads are free for WBA members. Non-WBA individuals are welcome to advertise for the cost of $10.00 per 10 feet of boat. Boats 10’ or less can be advertised for free. Add $10.00 for an engine.

For example – a 20’ sailing boat with outboard will cost $30.00 to advertise ($20.00 + $10.00) for two issues of Shavings, and for a place on the WBA website.

FOR SALE 14' 6" WHILLY BOAT Designed by Iain Oughtred. Constructed in Honduras Mahogany throughout. Hull finished clear. Steel centre plate. Tip up rudder. Fine grain Oregon mast and spars. Standing Lug rig. Newly completed. Together with Heavy gauge “Easytow” trailer (new). $6500.00 Alan Chinn 03 9578 6418,  or mobile 0408 380 104.

Photos below are of a sister ship of the same specifications. More photos available here.

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For Sale: Whisp" sharpie-skiff, 15' 7" X 3' 6", designed by Steve Redmond, see www.sredmond.com/index_boat.htm.

Built by me some years ago, and recently installed centreboard case and pivoting centreboard, and buoyancy tanks in bow and stern.

The centreboard case is complete, but framing only for the buoyancy tanks has been done.

The project is now stalled. Stored under cover at Red Hill, Victoria.

For more information phone Bob Gunter 0418 on 379 827.

A gift at $800.00, ono.

 

 

For Sale: Moulded plywood hull, manufactured by Mouldcraft 14’4” runabout, 5’4” beam. Fairly good condition. Engine, inboard four stroke – Forced Draught Air Cooled 3.5 HP engine, manufactured by the “Wing” Gauge and Instrument Co. Two oars with rowlocks, tiller, anchor, removable wooden engine cover. Trailer: The wheels are galvanised and the tyres are good. Some adjustments to the frame and supports will be needed to properly accommodate the boat. Dolly wheel and winch. Both boat and trailer are registered.
Inspection by appointment. Phone: 03 97012252.

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For Sale: Much sought after 4.5 metre clinkerboat, built by Blunts Williamstown, 1920s’ Stuart turner 5 hp motor, oars, anchor, fire extinguisher, flares, superpro fish finder, canopy. Very good condition. Not on trailer. Registered until January 2013. Phone Joe Celste, 03 9397 7837. $6000 or nearest offer.

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For Sale: Classic bondwood boat 4.5 metre, excellent condition, 15 hp Honda 4 stroke motor, Electric start, GME GX 294.27 MHL marine transceiver, Lowrance X-35 LCG Sounder, anchor, fire extinguisher, flares, not on trailer, Registered until November 2012. Contact Roy McQuade, 03 9391 1349. $2000.

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For Sale: 24 Ft. Kourie Carvel Sweep Back Hull Cruiser built by Stewart Boat Builders Sandringham around 1965. Powered by a 93Hp Isuzu 4 cylinder diesel engine with Borg Warner hydraulic gear box and 18 inch propeller. Cruises 7 – 7.5 knots @ 2000 rpm. Averages 6 litres fuel per hour. Features twin berths, kitchenette, pump out toilet (not connected) curtains, marine carpet. Last slipped for full maintenance September 2011. Includes: navigation lights, electric winch, rope, chain, anchor, dual batteries, Lowrance elite 4 colour map gps/sounder, compass, 27mhz. Marine & am/fm radio, 4 pfd’s & safety equipment. Owner upgrading. Genuine enquiries to 0428 461 773. $21,500

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CRUISE THE LAKES IN COMFORT IN THIS UNIQUE BOAT! “Lady Bet” has carried old member Bob Emsell comfortably to EG Branch meetings all over the Gippsland Lakes for 10 years. Now Bob has retired to NSW, and it’s your turn to enjoy owning her. Contact Tony Webster at (03) 5156 6700 or visit www.webstermarine.com.au.

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