Length: 12.8m, Beam: 3.96m, Draft: 0.91m
Propulsion: diesel engine
Engine: 4cyl Perkins
Construction: Jarrah hull, timber cabin.
Owner: Glenn Heath
Built at Williamstown Boatyard. Brought to the Gippsland Lakes in 1961 by Bert Heath and used by the family ever since. Internal layout changed over the years to suit.
My father bought the boat in 1961 for 1000 pounds. Been on the Lakes since then. Responsible for charting many of the sand banks in the Lakes system.
My father bought the boat in 1961 for 1000 pounds. Been on the Lakes since then. Responsible for charting many of the sand banks in the Lakes system.