Curious to know how many on here are non sailing boat owners?
I am one and value this forum for the top quality contributions.
We all have engines whether inboard or outboard so guess we all are....................such a polite way you have compiled the post...........as someone sent before - was that shaggyb - we are all in the same boat. So a good reminder for us (me) to tone down the powerboat terminology, thanks.
I have nothing against powerboats, just some of the owners like yachties can be rather inconsiderate. I skipper both most of my life about 50/50 but nothing beats wind power!
Recently I fell in love with stegicraft and was looking at repowering the new model with a 225 Suzuki.
I decided wind power and world cruising is far more practical for my future plans so I ditched the power boat idea and brought another motor sailer!
Question ? Why would people be here on a sailing forum if they don't have a sailing boat?
I would conclude that warwickl will not be posting on this forum any powerboat specific questions, rather general and broad questions associated with boats which apply to power as well as sail. His original post is a great compliment to the shared knowledge and feedback which occurs on this forum - from all of us especially Ramona, Southace, Cisco, many others. Lets all keep it going and be inclusive.
Question ? Why would people be here on a sailing forum if they don't have a sailing boat?
Answered in the OP - "I ... value this forum for the top quality contributions."
Nicely said.
I grew up with a 45' steel ex trawler, us kids mucked around on hobies and other dinghies which we loved. I love both styles of boating, i have been starting to do a few trips crewing on larger keelboats.
I personally like reading this forum becuase of the real life information and advice you guys give. A lot of information on here applies to all boats in general. So in short yes i an a powerboater who loves to sail.
P.S sorry if my sentences are incoherent i just got back from the Pub.
I came onto this forum as a stink boat driver. There was not in my opinion any other meaningful alternative. While I'm now a 'yachtie", I still also own a power boat.
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I would conclude that warwickl will not be posting on this forum any powerboat specific questions, rather general and broad questions associated with boats which apply to power as well as sail. His original post is a great compliment to the shared knowledge and feedback which occurs on this forum - from all of us especially Ramona, Southace, Cisco, many others. Lets all keep it going and be inclusive.
He should post power boat questions especially engineering questions given the engineering expertise of the people here.
As for me, two powerboats and two sail boats. ( Well really one powerboat is the supreme commanders, which she wants to restore. for herself)
I did have a Sonata 8 many years ago.
Sorry about the photo posting but can not do any better.
second attempt at pic post.
I came to the Pittwater area as a retired skipper of paddlewheelers on the Murray at Echuca. I had never sailed, but Missus and I decided to invest in a sailboat as an excuse to be on the water. I learned to sail that boat with the help of this forum. Their good hearted responses to my amatuer beginnings and their excellent advice was priceless......still is.
^^^ And here you are now on this forum giving the odd bit of advice.
The circle is complete
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^^^ And here you are now on this forum giving the odd bit of advice.
The circle is complete
Amen.
Engines in boats; a bit like RACQ, you wouldn't be without it. 
This is my 2QM 15 Yanmar.
Loving the foiling kite board!
+1 for all the above, I only joined this forum recently, mainly because how respectful and Corinthian the people who post here are. I'm hoping to also be able to contribute in the same manner. Seeing how you are getting on with sailing helps pass the time here in naughty Melbourne.
Hi all, new to the platform but avid lover of sailing, surfing and boating of all varieties.
I am the owner of a small wooden 1920's Italian speed boat that I collected from a friends property as it was falling into disarray. I don't have much more information on it other than it hasn't run in at least 5 years. I was wondering how much roughly it could go for as a project boat and how much it could go for when restored. Cheers.
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Hi all, new to the platform but avid lover of sailing, surfing and boating of all varieties.
I am the owner of a small wooden 1920's Italian speed boat that I collected from a friends property as it was falling into disarray. I don't have much more information on it other than it hasn't run in at least 5 years. I was wondering how much roughly it could go for as a project boat and how much it could go for when restored. Cheers.
Initial reaction ...
Sold as project boat = $0
Sold after thousands of dollars spent on restoration = $1
But, it depends on what is salvageable. For example, does it have a decent motor?
In other words, don't expect to make money from restoring it (unless you have heaps of experience, all the right tools and many man-months to spare).
After many decades of sailing/racing, the only boats left are the small timber dinghy, small 2 person inflatable for rowing out to an old mooring. Then there's a rather large RIB with a large motor on the back for watching boats racing.
The last yacht went a decade back.
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Hi all, new to the platform but avid lover of sailing, surfing and boating of all varieties.
I am the owner of a small wooden 1920's Italian speed boat that I collected from a friends property as it was falling into disarray. I don't have much more information on it other than it hasn't run in at least 5 years. I was wondering how much roughly it could go for as a project boat and how much it could go for when restored. Cheers.
If its a Riva its probably worth it! Some pics would help.
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Rosie on the slip getting beautiful for Bribie Island wooden boat regatta
I heard they cancelled this years bribie regatta. I cant wait for next years. Beatiful boat by the way, who built her? Looks like a 50s or 60s Norman wright or Milkraft maybe?
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Rosie on the slip getting beautiful for Bribie Island wooden boat regatta
I heard they cancelled this years bribie regatta. I cant wait for next years. Beatiful boat by the way, who built her? Looks like a 50s or 60s Norman wright or Milkraft maybe?
Bribie back on for 17 and 18 October 2020.
See you there.
As for Rosie, original Fisher Sydney Snapper Boat circa 1957
Thanks
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Rosie on the slip getting beautiful for Bribie Island wooden boat regatta
Miller32 behind?
Question.
If grotty yotties call large cruisers (or small one for that matter) stink boats, what do the skippers of those boats call yotties?
I ask because I don't know.
gary
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Question.
If grotty yotties call large cruisers (or small one for that matter) stink boats, what do the skippers of those boats call yotties?
I ask because I don't know.
gary
Blow boaters.
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Rosie on the slip getting beautiful for Bribie Island wooden boat regatta
Miller32 behind?
Correct and best ever built.
Gordon Rowe who owned Sportsman Craft power boats got his guys to build it using Clem's mould
Be only the second paint job since 1975, still fair.
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Question.
If grotty yotties call large cruisers (or small one for that matter) stink boats, what do the skippers of those boats call yotties?
I ask because I don't know.
gary
People who have not worked out it is cheaper and better to cruise under power!
Testing the fastenings last Saturday
well into the mid 30s and upwind
actually just getting to the slip
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Rosie on the slip getting beautiful for Bribie Island wooden boat regatta
Miller32 behind?
Phil
I must be getting old, I had to explain to Boty what the stainless roller on each side of the masthead sheaves where about on Fantasy's rig.
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Question.
If grotty yotties call large cruisers (or small one for that matter) stink boats, what do the skippers of those boats call yotties?
I ask because I don't know.
gary
I've been referred to as a wind bludger
