Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
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Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
The Wee Barkie was launched on 26 November 1977 by Bruce McKay in Bundaberg. The plans for this one off where drawn up by the naval architect Wilf O'Kell ,with Bruce providing much of the overall dimension's.At WB heart lies a Colin Archer with period influences such as Harrison Butler and others. Bruce chose Crows Ash (Flindersiae Australis) for the carvel planked hull, also known as Australian Teak which was readily available and easy to steam. For the frames he chose Spotted Gum (Corymbia) with stems made from Teatree( Leptospermum) grown on his property , she also sported a Oregon Gaff rig.Bruce sailed WB extensively along the Queensland coast, including Torres Straight using only oil lamps and a lead line ,the Old;s single cylinder engine was unreliable and sails where frequently used.1984 saw Stephen Clode take ownership shipping her to Port Adelaide and received Australian registration. Later John Clode crossed Bass Straight and WB remained in Sydney until 2005. The mast was also changed to a 31' stepped fractional rig with part of the old rig used as the bowsprit.in 2005 she returned to Queensland I first ran my ruler across her in 2013 with inaccurately given dimensions, but dismissed her until several month later fate intervened.[IMG][/IMG]Last edited by auscruisertom; 10-16-2017, 05:25 PM.Tags: None -
Re: Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
Whatever the question is, and I have an inkling it might be to do with a congregation of wooden boats down south, the answer is yes, if you allow yourself plenty of time, don't rush, pick your weather and enjoy.Comment
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Re: Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
Her proportionally large interior is due to the flush deck , but believe me when you are standing at the helm the stem head fitting always looks relatively too close.
Regarding the question, Phil is right I am hoping to sail my gal down to Hobart for the WBF 2017 with a possible visit to Lord Howe Is.
My attempt with the help of this thread is also to chronologically document WB cruising and racing adventures.
Here is a picture taken by Wilf O'Kell just of the town of 1770.
[IMG][/IMG]Last edited by auscruisertom; 10-17-2017, 06:27 PM.Comment
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Re: Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
'' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
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Re: Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
She's a damn good wee boat Tom !'' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
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Those black and white photos are beautiful Tom! She's a great looking boat and should be fine for Hobart. As with any boat, leave lots of time and travel according to your weather windows.
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Lean and nosey like a ferretComment
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Re: Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
She's a damn good wee boat Tom !'' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
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She has and from a design perspective they're an excellent idea , especially on a smallish boat. Sometimes they're aesthetically challenging but WB does it well.'' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
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Truly, raised topsides are well worth considering if you're looking for comfortable cruising.Visit us to see how we help people complete classic boats authentically.Comment
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I have lived with raised hull/decks so know the benefits and actually like the asthetics in some cases. Mr Sibley has an aversion just like i have an aversion to anything with a clipper style bow....i just dont get it, and would never have a boat styled that way.Practical common sense has limits sometimes.
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Re: Wee Barkie a pocket cruiser meauring just over 25' will it get me there
''Practical common sense has limits sometimes'' ..... what is this ''practical common sense'' of which you speak? I thought it was about aesthetics and aesthetics ?'' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
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I think it's about what works and if it looks right so much the better....though I do draw the line at reverse sheer...except in the case of Trekka.Without freedom of speech, we wouldn't know who the idiots are.Comment
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