Historical information
For over 45 years, Richard has used Wendy regularly for recreational fishing and occasional sailing out of Queenscliff. He has the original cotton canvas sails that were fitted on the boat when she was built, and which still are in working condition. Richard says that one of his favourite pastimes has been trolling for pike around Swan Island, close by Queenscliff, ensuring that the heritage of this Lacco-built boat fishing boat is preserved.
In about 2015, Wendy underwent a rebuild including: a new centre-case, ribs and deck, and a new Yanmar engine. The works were done by Bryon Miller of Peninsula Wooden Boats.
Wendy remains berthed, fore and aft, at Number 12 pile in front of Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club.
Significance
Well known couta boat in Queenscliffe
Physical description
Australian made Kopsen vortex bilge pump.
Inscriptions & markings
Kopsen Vortex
Subjects
References
- Wendy Current Custodian: Richard Murphy; 1975 – Present In the mid 1970s, Wendy was acquired by her current custodian Richard Murphy.
