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Brand New – Available For Immediate Delivery Classic Motor Yachts is proud to present this brand new Classic 609 available for immediate delivery, Gold Coast,
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ATTENTION, DISCERNING BOAT ENTHUSIASTS! The opportunity of a lifetime awaits you at Bundaberg Port Marina. Seize the chance to secure a premium 20m berth, as
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ATTENTION, DISCERNING BOAT ENTHUSIASTS! The opportunity of a lifetime awaits you at Bundaberg Port Marina. Seize the chance to secure a premium 20m berth, as
Read MoreMarine Construction Services for the Gold Coast and Brisbane including Resin Repairs
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Secret 33 solar electric ferry for commercial or private use. Designed and built by Derek Ellard of Scruffie Marine in the spirit of tradition,
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Images 1 & 2 “Ceremonial masks and shields (Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait Islands)” Image 3 “A traditional Torres Strait islands navigation


NOTORIOUS’ is a recreaton of a 1480’s caravel, researched, designed and constructed by Graeme Wylie. The ten year project used 300 tons of reclaimed timber.
