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Factory Tour
One advantage of having a small factory is that you can get a really quick factory tour. Realistically this tour only glances over all...
Exploring the Googong Reservoir
After whipping up a one sheet skiff described in one of the previous blogs it was time to test it out on the water. The Googong Reservoir...
2 Boats 1 Skipper
Just a fun day out on the water testing the prototype of the 11' Open Dinghy and updates for the 8' Pram's sail rig. It's not all boat...
Three strand soft shackle - How to tie
Soft shackles are all the rage these days as the strength of modern ropes start overtaking steel. While the classic Telstra rope (or any...
DIY Boat - The One Sheet Skiff
We don't do kit boats but we do like people getting out on the water and recognise that some people desire the satisfaction of building...
Anchoring with a Running Line
Just a handy trick that might come in useful. Anchoring is a vital skill for any competent boat operator but a little extra homework is...
What makes a Mountain Boat?
So you might have noticed something different about our boats? The foundation of wood is the obvious answer but there are a few other...
Mobility and your boating investment
There's nothing more entertaining than watching the dinghy paddock next to a mooring field to see the tricks used to get out to the...
How to reverse a trailer
The ritual of the ramp, most have a well-practiced process others have a list and some people just faff around for hours and still forget...
My Daily Drive
Nothing like a morning routine that gets you out in the open air as you commute to your place of work; well until it rains. On this...
The 12' Open Dinghy
One last update on this blog as we are now locked in with our 11' model in the pipeline to be delivered to your door in November....
Out for a Paddle
In this short clip, Funtimes and myself head out on the Chief Marshal Charlie's brightest boat. Marker Yellow is quite a colour if safety...
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