CALLING ALL SIMPKIN OWNERS

This is a heartfelt plea hoping to reach any owners of boats built by Keith Simpkin. Keith and the many boats he built are a veritable part of Australian speed boat folklore and family members are currently trying to establish a list of existing craft in the hope of holding a get together to celebrate Keith's up-coming 91st birthday (Sssshhh, it's a surprise). If YOU own one of these beautiful Simpkin's ,or know someone who does, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Any other info at all regarding these boats such as pics etc. would also be very, very appreciated.
Please email any info / enquiries direct to >>> leahmicallef@hotmail.com  ....or even just simply leave your details here with us and someone will get back to you asap. Cheers.

MARK'S FILAM (my Dads old boat)

Aussie Skiboat

 

How she sits today

Mark's beautiful Filam was once my late fathers boat that we had for many, many years.I was quite stunned when I stumbled across Mark's youtube clip late one night a while back and did get a little emotional.The old girl was getting a bit run down towards the end when I last saw her so Mark deserves a big pat on the back for all the hard work he has put into her.Cant thank him enough for sending me these pics of the old girl when he first got her showing that old timey look how I remember her.I admit to not liking the paint scheme as a young bloke but now think she oozed oldschool charm and love the way she was.All just memories now and can only hope she brings Mark and family the same enjoyment.Would also like to note that finding/seeing this boat again somehow gave me the inspiration to help form the Filam boats register and also this blog..Thanks again mate.

GUNNA

Another stunning ski boat from Mark's family album...GUNNA a Firebird was built by his Dad from a stage1 hull and looks absolutely gorgeous!

DIABLO III

Hows this old bewdy !!!...a beautiful wooden Keith Simpkin clinker that Mark's dad picked up and refurbished back in the day...plain to see were Mark gets his influences from(see his Filam from a couple of posts back)... Fantastic old pics mate,cheers for sharing.

MARK'S FILAM

Mark's done a fantastic job of freshening up this old girl over the past few years.Nice flake job mate!Happy days are usually spent at Corowa on the Murray with family and co...Mark has also sent in some pics of  boats from his past (and mine!!!)that are gone but not forgotten,stay tuned,some absolute rippers!