Aussiecsi
Well-Known Member
I daresay there are a few here who appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into the construction of a wooden boat so thought I would share this story with you. Some 30 + years ago when I was in my early '20's ,I bought a boat by the name of "Ranee" ( meaning Queen/Princess) after an ad was spotted by my then girlfriend . Suffice to say a purchase followed and great times were had cruising on our iconic Swan River. Not long after , the girlfriend split and I was left with Ranee .
After a number of years , Ranee was damaged on her mooring and required some work and was subsequently taken out of the water . The shipwright also noted a number of ribs were broken too so it became the classic "while we're in there ...". Yes, I know "they're a hole in the water you throw money in to ". Anyway, long story short , she was repaired and put back on the mooring. Sadly, some of the planks had not fully swelled and she took on water and sank ( with the newly installed diesel engine !). The boat was salvaged and I had other things going on so I sold her . Recently, I was wondering what became of her ...I knew she was a "Rugged" design by well know naval architect , Len Randall ...so I googled "Len Randall Rugged" which took me to a post on Wooden Boat for a guy that was restoring a Rugged. In his post , he had a link showing his work ...I followed the link and was gobsmacked ...it was Ranee ! https://goo.gl/photos/vivYiVgfLRDfqg4i6
At the time of writing , I have just been accepted as a member on the boat Forum so I hope to track the new owner down and see my former "mistress". Cheers, Simon
PS. The workmanship looks exceptional to me and very "De Q" like ...photos even feature thumbs
After a number of years , Ranee was damaged on her mooring and required some work and was subsequently taken out of the water . The shipwright also noted a number of ribs were broken too so it became the classic "while we're in there ...". Yes, I know "they're a hole in the water you throw money in to ". Anyway, long story short , she was repaired and put back on the mooring. Sadly, some of the planks had not fully swelled and she took on water and sank ( with the newly installed diesel engine !). The boat was salvaged and I had other things going on so I sold her . Recently, I was wondering what became of her ...I knew she was a "Rugged" design by well know naval architect , Len Randall ...so I googled "Len Randall Rugged" which took me to a post on Wooden Boat for a guy that was restoring a Rugged. In his post , he had a link showing his work ...I followed the link and was gobsmacked ...it was Ranee ! https://goo.gl/photos/vivYiVgfLRDfqg4i6
At the time of writing , I have just been accepted as a member on the boat Forum so I hope to track the new owner down and see my former "mistress". Cheers, Simon
PS. The workmanship looks exceptional to me and very "De Q" like ...photos even feature thumbs
