Greetings from Melbourne (Australia)

[Clive]

Hello community and thanks for inviting me in. I found the site looking for info on the 140kg load around my neck called a Bukh diesel. Nice engine shame about the outrageous cost of spares. $70 for an oil seal -found one for $9, thermostat $170, on to one for $30 and on it goes.
My boat: almost finished restroration of a Lorne couta boat that is a high-peaked gaff rigged fishing boat used off the southern coast in the first half of the last century. A half-decked boat not particularly suited for cruising.

[Wotname]

A warm welcome from Perth from an ex Bukh owner - it can only be described as a love / hate relationship.

[Portobello]

Hi there Clive from overseas - Hobart! Welcome to the forum.

[Jim Mc]

Hi Clive, is it a Laco boat?

regards Jim

Phillip Island

[captain58sailin]

Welcome Clive from the other side of the planet!

[Clive]

No Jim, It's a Higgs Bros built in Geelong. Been told it's the only one they got right. Another builder reckons it's a Peter Locke based on the fill planks in the stern on the reverse curve. 1/2 inch oregon on 1/2 inch jarrah frames. Been at it eight years just the motor and jibbom to go.

[shadow]

Hey welcome!!!

[Jim Mc]

Originally Posted by Clive

No Jim, It's a Higgs Bros built in Geelong. Been told it's the only one they got right. Another builder reckons it's a Peter Locke based on the fill planks in the stern on the reverse curve. 1/2 inch oregon on 1/2 inch jarrah frames. Been at it eight years just the motor and jibbom to go.

Well done Clive , you will really have a sence of achievment when sailing or steaming along in that old girl. Great stuff.

Regards Jim

[Ocean Girl]

Hi from Texas,
Are we going to see any picture?

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Clive,
Welcome aboard! Someday I might complete my project too and I'll see you out on the water.
Kind regards,
JohnL