Great name although I am not sure if it is the amount of alcohol or the serenity of boating that achieves this state - could be both.
This boat was built in Melbourne by Harvey boatbuilders and spent a lot of her time in the fresh waters of Lake Eildon in NE Victoria. The boat is in fantastic condition for a steel boat over 40 years of age and a credit to the builder and the owner who regularly repairs and maintains this immaculate boat.
The original Dynet type coating is still intact and the hull is as fair as a new fibreglass boat.
What is also interesting is the built in engineering features that allow lighter gauge steel to be used without compromising strength. This can be seen on the cabin top where the steel has pressed ridges to strengthen and assist curving. The internal bulkheads are also much lighter than traditional timber, but much stronger.
She has a red Holden motor that purrs along and I think the noisiest bit is the starter motor.
It certainly goes to show that all boats can last a long time if they are regularly maintained and small problems are dealt with quickly.
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