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DEDICATED members of Caloundra Woodworking Club recently completed a major fundraising project.

A generous benefactor from Maleny donated an Acorn 13 sailing dinghy that he had crafted himself. It was lovingly built from plans by world-famous Australian boat designer Iain Oughtred.

The 4m dinghy is made from marine ply planks in the classic clinker style and has beautiful features in silver ash, Western Australian she-oak and other classy timbers. And it is now for sale.

“The craftsmanship is exquisite. We are used to seeing first-class workmanship at the club, and this dinghy is up there with the best,” Graeme Tuesley said.

The mast is solid oregon and is rigged in the gunter style. It is a stepped mast, meaning there are no stays or shrouds to clutter the deck.

After many hours of work, the dinghy is perfect from bow to stern and will appeal to anyone who appreciates fine woodwork and sailing.

It is transported on a trailer which has also been completely restored and fitted with new tyres, jockey wheel, electrics and rollers. The trailer is fully galvanized and registered.

The club has a membership of about 160, men and women, mostly retired, who show amazing skills. Alan Browning, Owen Pope and David Jones on the job

Donations of suitable wood that could be used by members are appreciated, so if you have a pile of cedar, maple, ash, camphor laurel, mahogany or other species, please call Graeme. Anyone interested in purchasing the craft or seeking more information should call Graeme 0435 045 886. Maroochydore Homemaker Centre

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