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We welcome advertisements for wooden boats, and resources that would be of interest to our members and readers. In the past this has included barometers, books, rope, engines, etc.. Advertisements run for two months, i.e. in 2 issues of our newsletter Shavings, and in the ‘For Sale or Wanted’ section of the WBA website.

The text for your advertisement should generally be no longer than 100 words, and ads can also include photos or drawings. You can email your ad to editor@woodenboat.asn.au with the words “WBA advertisement” in the subject, or post it to WBA, P O Box 5237, South Melbourne VIC 3205.

COSTS

WBA members: Free!

Non-WBA members are charged a flat $30 fee for inclusion in two issues of Shavings, and a two month placement on the WBA website. “Free to a good home” items attract no charge.

If you are not a WBA member, you can pay by cheque made out to ‘Wooden Boat Association Inc.’ and posted with the ad, or by Electronic Funds Transfer to - Wooden Boat Association BSB 013 260 Account Number 303824509.
[Please include your surname and ‘WBA ad’ in the payment details.]

Copper nails 1.25" - 2", Brass screws 5/8" - 4", copper rivets and washers, silicone bronze boat nails 3/4" - 1", various brass fittings, traditional hand woodworking tools, and some timber.

Items located in Research, Melbourne. Contact: Alan West 03 9437 1253.

I am looking to buy a YSE 8 Yanmar engine for a Couta boat I am doing up in Metung, Victoria.

Please contact me if you can help. Sharon Chandler 0419 597 647

I have a Heron dinghy that my dad and I spent many happy hours in, that needs a new home since dad passed on.

Yes, it does look a little tired, and needs a new centreboard case, side decks, and at least, repairs to her bottom, but overall is a worthwhile project.

It comes with sails, fittings, and two sets of masts and spars, and is currently stored in Ringwood, Victoria.

The trailer rego has lapsed, and one of the cross braces needs tacking back on, but the main drawbar seems sound.

Please give me a call if you are interested. I would be sorry to see her become part of a Guy Fawkes bonfire.

Steven Todd – 0402826345

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Circa 1938 ex Navy sail training dinghy of 12ft, converted to a motor boat and is now fitted with a “Hall” single cylinder 2 stroke motor of 3HP. The motor dates from 1962 and is an updated model with roller bearings instead of plain bearings and has an alloy crankcase.

Engine has a sealed fresh water cooling system, and has an electric starter added.
Boat is a batten seam carvel construction and has just been renovated with a full repaint.
Has a canvas sun awning.
On an excellent trailer, which is currently registered in NSW. If sold to a non-NSW resident it will be sold unregistered as the rego cannot be transferred interstate. The boat is unregistered as it is not required in NSW for boats of this power and speed.

Asking price is $6,000 and offers will be considered.

Call David on 0414442518 or email djstott@bigpond.com. More pictures and video of engine running are available.

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This is a unique attractive boat; ideal for fishing and pleasant afternoons on lakes and rivers, and is in excellent condition.

Enclosed cabin with clear roll up blinds.
2 cylinder diesel, Simplex gearbox.
Engel fridge
2 new batteries
Tilt trailer with spare wheel
New tyres

Located in Bendigo, Victoria.
For sale at $21,000.
For more information regarding this boat, contact Haydn Mathers on 0408 511 742.

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The motor was purchased in 1987 and has been under the bench for that time. It has Rolco exhaust manifolds with risers and a Rolco bell housing. It has Savage heat exchangers for engine and oil cooling. The engine was stripped when bought but was found to be in excellent condition and was re-assembled.

I am asking $250.00 which essentially is for the never been used heat exchangers.

Please contact johnmuir2@bigpond.com

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Jim has a variety of power tools for sale, including:

Ryobi saw table with 254mm saw
Skil router with 6.4mm shaft
GMC reciprocating saw with 1kw motor
Dick Smith soldering station.

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Please phone Jim on 0408 279 179.

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Membership is open to all wooden boat enthusiasts. Many members own boats, others do not, but all enjoy the chance to get together and "muck about with boats". Their boats include rowing boats, putt-putts, radio controlled models, pond yachts, canoes, kayaks, steam-powered boats, sailing dinghies, dayboats and ocean-going yachts.

The Wooden Boat Association is based in Melbourne, with regular sailing days scheduled on Albert Park Lake, as well as other venues around Melbourne, and at least one weekend each year elsewhere in the state.

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