Antipodean Boats Connection

[skuthorp]

That H28 sure has that 'antiqued' look about it. More work than it looks I'll bet.
Canoe club xmas bash yesterday at a local 5th generation professional fishermans' place. He wasn't there, out fishing of Tassy's west coast in 20M swells. In his tiny creek was a Couta boat, restored but it was built by his great grandfather and used for 40 years by 2 generations to make their living. No pics, no camera but very simple and spartan. He has the original rig but no sails.

[WX]

How I got away with it? Maaate.... all legal. I reckon. All dogged down... chains, straps... whatever.

Speaking of dogs.




Jet's owner, my son Peter, is in Spain - and then Di's gone off to gaol for a month, so he's turned to me as his new boss.

Incidentally I've just seen photos of Pete here - this isn't him, but same place - the El Camino Del Rey cliff walk in Spain.

Ughh

I would find the cracks in the concrete rather disturbing, not that walking on that rail isn't!

[PeterSibley]

There's a seriously hair raising clip on Utube about that walk .

[The Bigfella]

I'm sure he'll have his own video of it. I'm not linked in to any of my kids on Facestalk, so can't show his photos.

[Duncan Gibbs]

At lest he's on belay, but with all that weight on his back...

[Larks]

Here's one for Rob, huon and king billy pine, nice price too:

http://www.boatbrokers.com.au/ed.php?de=81802




and the more I look at her and read about her the better I like her myself, seems very nicely priced for what she has in and on her.

[rufustr]

Subject to her being sound that would have to be great value Greg.

About the ideal size for one or two people to manage as well.

[PeterSibley]

As Rufus says ,if she surveys well she very nice indeed !

[RFNK]

Wow! Wouldn't that be just about perfect for Rob? Seems very cheap.
Rick

[Portland]

Greg also posted privately about that boat , and I gave him a detailed response.
But basically , that boat was on the market when I first started looking , maybe 6 years or more ago.
She was either taken off the market , or sold , but came back on the market maybe 2 years ago.
If you look on the thread I have put up on the Aussie WBF , you will see I mentioned her ages back.
Twice , at least.
I had intended checking her out when I went down to Tassie , but suddenly she was off the market , I assumed she had been sold.
I contacted the 3 boat brokers , telling them I was coming down , and I was in the market for a 28-30 ft cray boat.
The only broker that bothered to reply was BB of T , to tell me that they had a deceased estate coming up , a 30 footer , but that was all they could tell me at that stage.
I asked them if it had been advertised with another broker , they assured me it hadn't.
So , I went down , and checked out a few boats advertised privately , I checked out the boats all along the east coast and south , but got no advise from BB of T , till I got home.
Then they told me about her .
I've been following her for years , checking to see if she is still for sale , and when I've gone down there hoping to see her , they stuffed me around.
I wasn't happy , and told them so !.
But it was a very enlightening trip , and I made some very good contacts.
The biggest disappointment was that as I was coming in to LST , Kamada come on the market again.
If I had known , I would have bought her.
I didn't find out for a couple of days that she was on the market , by which time she had gone.
I saw a couple more Bernard Wilson boats , I would love to get a Kamada , or one of her sister ships.I saw one being prepared for new owners in Triabunna .
Ya never know , I have a very good man on the lookout.
This boat for sale , bloody hell , they knew I was coming down , surely they could have organised me to try her out !.
The previous broker told me she is NOT a motorsailer . Without trying her , I'm wondering if that is just a matter of definition , or interpretation.
There are a couple of other possibilities too , that could develop further.
Regards Rob J.

[The Bigfella]

Nice boat....

I posted a photo of the cliff walk in Spain that my son did the other day - but it wasn't him in the photo.

I just stalked him and see that he's uploaded a photo of him doing it.

Phew.

[RFNK]

Certainly looks hairy! Nice clear planking they've used though
Rick

[Larks]

I can't seem to get the image URL when using this IPAD to post a photo directly, but here's a link to Kamada:

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=be...D8ytiQeRjJ2rBw

[Portland]

Yes , she is quite a beamy boat Greg.
When I was interested in her before , I had a long talk with the builder Kevin Argent , and the owner at that time , and AD actually went over her for me , and gave her the thumbs up.
But Leyla baulked at spending $80,000 on my first up boat.
She had a point , but the reality is , by the time I had finished doing up HS , I wasn't much shy of that anyway.
I have a few photos of Kamada , from when she was for sale a couple of years ago , on my stupid site.
Apparently , if she had a fault , it's that she was slow , being so beamy.
But that is ok with me , I'm in no hurry.
Regards Rob J.

[PeterSibley]

Certainly looks hairy! Nice clear planking they've used though
Rick

I'll pay that !

[RFNK]

Seen this thing on Ebay Rob?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MONO-HULL...item2a167ca30d
Rick

[Portland]

Rick , no I hadn't seen that one.
It looks like someone has spent a hell of a lot of time on that boat , and I've gone over the photos a lot , but I can't get enthused , I'm sorry.
I'm looking for a flat deck if possible , and a wheelhouse , something like Bernard Wilsons own boat would be perfect !.
Its a time and motion study , and you should be able to go all around the boat with your eyes closed.
But thanks for posting Rick , she looks interesting , but not for me.
Regards Rob J.

[RFNK]

I have to admit I don't like it either - but I thought I should mention it anyway.
Rick

[Portland]

Thanks mate , for telling me about it anyway.
Regards Rob J.

[Duncan Gibbs]

What about this one Rob?

http://www.boatbrokers.com.au/ed.php?de=20426

[Portland]

Duncan she too has been on the market for some time , and I did enquire about her ages back , when the owner was asking well over $100,000 , as she ticked a lot of boxes.
But I was advised that she needs a lot of work , and it would be big dollar work , so I stepped back from her.
Its not only that the total cost would be so high , but it would mean a long time in a boat yard being worked on.
I'm buying to use , not work on.
The ideal is the Bernard Wilson boat . A headsail on a self furler , a gaff rig with lazy jacks and winch , easy for one person to operate safely.
Oh , and Bernard has a 6cylinder B series Cummins in his boat too , so if you need HP , its there.
Although I would prefer the 4LW in the boat you put up.
That boat does like nice , but I was advised by someone who knew her to stay away from her , unless you had a very fat wallet.
And , like on Bernards boat , I'd like a flat deck.
Regards , and thanks Rob J.

[Larks]

Now that I'm in front of a real computer:

[Larks]

I'm pretty sure I've seen you mention Juliene before Rob, she's up there in $$ but I just like the look of her and I wonder how long she's been for sale and how negotiable they might be now? A King Billy pine hull.....5LW 78hp Gardner........roller furling headsail



http://yachthub.com/list/print_ad.html?de=88939


(do you get the impression that I just like posting pictures of nice looking boats???.............................)

[PeterSibley]

Beautiful boats Greg ! I love the cruiser stern on Kamada .

[Portland]

Greg , yes , Juliene is probably the bench mark on the Aussie boats.
She has it all , a Bernard Wilson double ender , a 5LW , the right deck , everything.
They were asking a lot of money , and she was on the market for a long time , but after her exposure at the Hobart WBF , she sold.
I spoke to the previous owner just after that , he was justifiably proud of her . Apparently going down to Tassie she really flew at one stage , the Bass Strait does that !.
But to be honest , I think I prefer Kamada , I'm just going to be fishing/trolling , after all.
She offers the basic accomodation , and would do the job well.
But that is the style of boat I want , tough , practical , and Bernard made them.
Regards Rob J.

[johnno]

Just out of interest, anyone else use Firefox and have trouble seeing images from boatsonline? I can only see them if I use Explorer.

[rufustr]

I use Firefox John, and I see images on that site.

I havn't changed anything from the default settings in my setup.

Perhaps Gary will be along to suggest something.

[rufustr]

I saw this image over on the Morgan thread.

Does the bloke on the right resemble anyone you know?

[rufustr]

Hint.

[PeterSibley]

Noted !

[The Bigfella]

That's a very large valve he's fitting to a Morgan.

Speaking of Morgans... I went past one near here the other day. A very sweet young thing was driving.

[PeterSibley]

Greg , yes , Juliene is probably the bench mark on the Aussie boats.
She has it all , a Bernard Wilson double ender , a 5LW , the right deck , everything.
They were asking a lot of money , and she was on the market for a long time , but after her exposure at the Hobart WBF , she sold.
I spoke to the previous owner just after that , he was justifiably proud of her . Apparently going down to Tassie she really flew at one stage , the Bass Strait does that !.
But to be honest , I think I prefer Kamada , I'm just going to be fishing/trolling , after all.
She offers the basic accomodation , and would do the job well.
But that is the style of boat I want , tough , practical , and Bernard made them.
Regards Rob J.

I support your opinion of Kamala Rob, especially if you want a working boat, something you can fish from and not worry too much if she smells like a fishing boat occasionally .

[rufustr]

Saw this on another forum.



I"m the White Mug.

[The Bigfella]

Red Injector

[Larks]

Saw this on another forum.



I"m the White Mug.

That'd make me the Blue Ear then