Redpa -- 1908 speed machine

[Wooden Boat Fittings]

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A Ned Jack design, built in Tasmania in 1908. Carvel planked in huon pine over spotted gum frames. 31'/23', with a stub keel drawing four feet.

http://www.woodenboatfittings.com.au/public/redpa.jpg

Restored in Sydney, and relaunched in August last year.

http://www.woodenboatfittings.com.au/public/redpa2.jpg

History and galleries here (http://www.mayeticvillage.com/QuickPlace/redpa/Main.nsf/h_Toc/4DF38292D748069D0525670800167212/?OpenDocument).

Mike

[John B]

Thanks Mike. Interesting that she appears to have followed an almost reverse rig development in that she started as a high peak gaff sloop without a sprit, and progressed to a topsail sloop with a bowsprit .Must have needed more area eh. Quite unusual to see such firm quarters on a yacht that age.
I wonder how they intend to rig her.

[Wooden Boat Fittings]

G'day John. Given the time and your interest I thought you might be here pretty soon.

Like Waione, she went through a bermudan phase earlier on, but Tony's rerigged her as a gaff sloop again. He's a Dragon-man from way-back though, and she's now got a go-fast aluminium mast and carbon-fibre spars. Ah well.... Her underbody looks like she'd plane running if it weren't for the keel -- she's got a long flat run aft, and he says she goes like one of those flying mammals from the netherplace on a reach.

Why not bring Waione across and take him on? smile.gif
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[MarkC]

There were many half models there at the time, quite likely Redpa's among them. The new owner disposed of them all. :mad: :mad:

Why would you throw things like this away? I guess they really didnt value the yacht.

I guess if restoration was easy, then everyone would do it.

[Paul Pless]

Interesting,

Rather modern looking hull shape and keel assembly for a boat built in 1908. Why do you reckon she was relaunched without having been completely repainted? It appears she only has a primer coat on her topsides.

Paul

[brian.cunningham]

I'm trying to figure that one out to.

Neat history of developement though.