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photo ex Dave Jackson

The personal boat of boat builder Dave Jackson, built in 1974 by Dave – all wood, single skin. They do not get much more salty looking than this.

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Harold on October 3, 2013 at 10:58 am said:

I’ve compiled a booklet (maybe it’s a brookelet?) on Jack Brooke which Tony is getting printed for sale at the show, funds to Tino Rawa for its most worthy purposes. It’s based on 4 articles I did for BoatingNZ on Jack up to 1940 plus a rather cursory update from 1940, about 8500 words in all and hopefully with lots of pics…after the style of the Colin Wild one we did last year.

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Trevor McKay. on October 3, 2013 at 10:47 am said:

Many thanks Alan, see you there. Trevor.

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Alan H - waitematawoodys on October 3, 2013 at 10:41 am said:

Hi Trevor
I’m sure there will be. In fact there is a ‘old boys’ morning tea dockside at 10.00am on Friday which I’m sure you could gate crash. There should be more than enough Jack Brooke DNA there to help you 🙂
Cheers Alan

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Trevor McKay. on October 3, 2013 at 9:36 am said:

Hi Alan, I’m an avid follower. Will there be anybody down at the Wynard Quarter tomorrow, that can help me with a bit of Jack Brooke history? Regards, Trevor.

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Colin P on October 3, 2013 at 6:50 am said:

I want it!

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