Preparing the boat

We are fortunate to be able to work on the boat at our home.  The double garage has proved a great asset!

 We have very little experience in restoring a wooden boat, so Paul has been researching and talking to many people who have undertaken a similar project.  The response has been wonderful.  Everyone has been very helpful  and only to happy to share their knowledge or direct us to further information.

The first thing to be done is to sand back the hull.  Paul has designed a method for us to be able to tilt the boat so we have good access to the hull.

We are planning to start sanding after Easter.

Arriving safely

 

 With a sigh of relief we arrived at our home, without incident, after a 800kms journey towing "The Runner".

                                 

 

                                   A view of the propeller shaft driven by a
                                   Yanmar diesel of unknown age

 The length of the boat is 6 metres and the width is 2.1 metres

 As you can see the keel needs quite a bit of work

The runner

The Runner is a work in progress.  We purchased this boat on the 19th December with a view to restore the boat to its original condition.  The boat has a wonderful history.

 

 

It was built in 1946 by the Ryan Brothers of Taree.  It is 6 metres long and built of white beech which apparently was from the forests around Harrington.