The wooden boat association of nsw australia is part of a national community of wooden boat enthusiasts, with similar organisations in most states and territories. links to other sites can be found via the sidebar menu.. G'day all, i am starting the planning process to build my first wooden boat. the design leading the race at the moment is atkin's "good luck", planked with plywood as opposed to solid timber. the marine plywood shouldn't be a problem to obtain, but the solid timber for framing might be a different matter. where i live the choice of timber from the local suppliers is very limited - pretty much. Australians love to build, sail, and restore wooden boats of all sorts from classic wooden boat designs to modern plywood composite hulls.enthusiasts in a lively market buy and sell wooden boats, accessories and materials..
Larry is an owner of a number of wooden boats including the couta boat sylvia and a 30’ lineal rater petrel. he has been a key player in organising and helping build the fleet of coutas on pittwater as well as co-ordinating various activities and regattas for all wooden boats on pittwater.. Scarborough engineering, timber boat builders have been servicing the sydney australia boating community for more than 30 years, specialising in building and restoring classic timber launches and wooden yachts. a quality team of tradesmen is available to turn your dream into reality.. Durable timbers and, since the decay hazard in a boat kept on moorings is high, it is necessary to take precautions. some preservative-treatedplywood and unless the boatis to be of gluedconstruction, or will be outofwaterfor considerableperiods,thereisno needto use timber dried to 12% moisture content, except for interior fittings..
