QLD WOODEN POWER BOAT DAY

                          More info here >>> https://www.facebook.com/events/1046529005411465/

                                                      Last years pics >>> JP's ALBUM

C.A.W.P.B.A. QLD GATHERING ...JP's ALBUM

On the 31st of May 17 beautiful timbers boats gathered at Somerset Dam in all their glory. These northern get together's are a continuing occurrence under the CAWPBA banner so be sure to jump on board if you share the passion ...Fantastic pics Jas (aka "MEAN MACHINE"), cheers mate.

                                                                       ***JP's ALBUM

QLD OLD SKOOL WOODEN SPEED / SKI BOAT DAY

Jas and a heap of fine fellows got together last Australia Day to create this beautiful sight on Somerset Dam. This active bunch are hoping to attract other like minded skippers to attend future QLD get together's so please get in touch for contact details if your keen.

"MEAN MACHINE" ............completed

Wow! I'm sure most of you would recall "MEAN MACHINE" posted back in August last year. I'm lost for words so Jas fills us in .....

"Two years of sweat, we had our big launch day at Somerset Dam QLD on the 10th of May. Put two hours on her in the first day ...ran like a dream.
"MeanMachine" is a 1976 Seacraft TS, Holden 186s. Australian red cedar on the deck all coated in International Perfection Plus duco. Mean Machine is the original name of the boat, left in place to ensure we keep her history.
I was lucky enough to track down Tom Skelly. Tom was the gentlemen that this model was named after, he became the world champion barefoot skier in 1975 and joined us for the day to launch the boat"

A very impressive job you've performed on her J and crew, congratulations...Geez, quite an interesting guest of honor you had there for the re-launch. Thanks for sharing.

                     *** "MEAN MACHINE" August 2012 post >>> aussieskiboats.mean-machine

MEAN MACHINE

 

Damn fine vessel you got there Jas....She's a 76 Seacraft TS,was originally brought by a fella in QLD.She changed hands a few times and came to Jason how you see her pictured in the 2nd shot.The romance begun!!!Jas has since tracked down the first owner and is now half way through a meticulous restoration with the guidance of the original builder Jeff Tull............Really looking forward to seeing the end result mate, cheers for sharing your baby with us.