1947 - Yawl
Designed By Jack Laurent Giles. #78 for sydney - Hobart race. Built By Jim Jones, Triabunna, Tasmania. Huon Pine double planked carvel. 54ft.
THE project
Transport from Darwin to Victoria for complete re-build. Re-build included, complete re-framing and re-ribbing, new stem , new horn timber, new rudder knee, repair to deck beams and coach house, new transom, 3/4 re-planked in new huon, new installation of rudder and all internal floors. Completely refastened, newly glassed deck, new fit-out, plumbing and electrics. New installation of 120HP Yanmar engine, shaft tube and propeller. Stripped back of aluminium masts and booms. re-paint all. Re-furbish and re-fit of all fittings. New suit of Doyle sails. New standing rig and running rig. New deck hardware and winches.
