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At 11:24am on April 5, 2008, David said…: Very nice Alan. Welcome and thanks for joining. Beautiful boat. It's amazing that this hull is still being produced after nearly 50 years.

At 7:30am on April 19, 2008, David said…: Alan, how fast is your Formula with the twin 225's?

At 10:47am on April 19, 2008, David said…: Yes, I the 233 likes a lot of bow lift so I bet your setup works well. I'm making a few changes to mine this year and will post up on the results.

At 10:58am on August 20, 2008, Harry Foullas said…: Thanks mate, progress has halted for now but have all the bits ready for resto, just no time.

At 7:54am on September 30, 2008, David said…: Well, I would like it to be focused on the 233. The 242 owner mistakenly thought he either had a 233 or that the site was for 242. Anyway, anyone interested in 233's is welcome. As for your sportfisherman I'd love to see it and what you have planned for it.

At 4:14am on January 25, 2009, DANIAL CHETCUTI said…: HI ALLAN JUST WONDERING HOW YOUR BOAT HANDLES THE WEIGHT OF THE 2 FOURSTROKES ON THE TAIL? I HAVE ALSO PUT A HULL EXTENSION ON MINE BUT I KNOW THESE BOATS DON,T LIKE A LOT OF WEIGHT ON THE TRANSOME

At 6:50pm on January 25, 2009, DANIAL CHETCUTI said…: COOL MATE THANK,S. I ALSO HAVE A MARINE REPAIR BUSINESS IN QUEENSLAND, I AM A DIESEL FITTER AND ALSO HAVE A WORKSHOP FULLY EQUIPPED FOR DOING STAINLESS WORK AND ALUMINIUM AND THROUGH NECESSITY HAVE BECOME QUITE EXPERIENCED WITH FIBREGLASS. I TRADE AS COASTAL MARINE REPAIR. I HAVE A GOOD MATE WHO ALSO OWNS A FIBREGLASS SHOP HERE, HE RECENTLY MADE A MOULD FOR A HULL EXTENSION FOR THE 233, THEY HAVE FITTED THE FIRST ONE AND THE OWNER IS WRAPPED WITH IT. I HAVE MADE MINE FROM 6MM ALUMINIUM WITH AN ENDLESS SUPPLY OF GUSSETS INSIDE. IF U EVER NEED ANY STAINLESS GIVE ME A SHOUT.
CHEERS DAN.

At 2:52am on January 28, 2009, matt manning said…: Hi Allan, it's a small world as I have heard of you and your awesome boat. i hear it is like showroom and a true master peace. You complete;ly restored it correct?? A few guys I fish against in the big comps mentioned to me how good your work is and your knowledge of the 233 uncontested here in Australia. I will be completely restoring my girl one day and will definitely be contacting you to do the job. Nice to see another Aussie legend on the site. Hey let's meet up for a fsh one day. take care mate. Hoo roo Matt

At 8:10am on May 20, 2009, Santa said…: Hi Al, great to see you on here ,
ive seen your site, i got told bout it ages ago,
but it seems to be in remission at the moment..
..love ya work mate 500% on that fine resto/repair/rebirth project 233!.

At 8:24am on May 21, 2009, Santa said…: Cheers Al, yep i heard you were gonna be involved somewhere along the lines with the Edencrafts !
then peoples stories changed.
The information was like giving a kid a lollypop,
then taking it away from him !! hahahahahahah
Thats unreal, i feel totally heartened to know that the breed will strive, and now not only back in Vic,
but will be built damn properley too,.
Let me know when its all up n running,
i'll put the word out, and i'll pop in, ..
and to think i was up there in Breakwater Geelong today...
Truck driver !!
My usual luck i guess..

ps. by any chance, in the stack- of moulds...
is there one of the rear transom well section like Harry's type?
aaaaaaaaaaaaaand is there a mould for the windscreen like mine..ie wave breaker twin screen, not the tripple..
Always worth asking !!

And thanks for givin me ya no. too Al..
Regards
John Bananna

At 8:54am on May 21, 2009, Santa said…: The reason i ask bout the windscreen ,
is because i have photos of EC builds,
and in the backround ive seen "the mould" hanging up on
the wall of the factory dormant,
but the pics are from when EC was at Corowa.
I ve been waiting to get confirmation for when and who's gonna build the
beasts, and
then obviously was gonna call.
Still will !

At 7:28am on June 5, 2009, David said…: Congratulations Alan and best wishes for success!

At 9:05am on June 23, 2009, Santa said…: Alan, your too kind,
i really appreciate with all that
you have on your plate, that
you hadnt forgotten me !
If i do go alluminium, i will most deffinately
be on the phone to you !
Ive heard about your composite inclusion,
gee, you really are putting everything you know into these beasts.
Awsome Allan , absolutely Awsome !

till next time,
Cheers bro !

At 5:40am on July 15, 2009, Santa said…: Sorry its been a while Al, ive been busy setting up my own site,

www.seabysea.forumwise.com , come over n join if you get a chance,

hey i wanted to ask you if you're selling the stringer box system on its own for the 233 at all??

At 8:05am on October 26, 2009, David gave alan ball a gift…: Beer Toast
Cheers mate! In the states we do shots with our friends on the telephone and call them teleshots... on the internet hmmm.... we'll call it a virtishot I guess! Congratulations and good luck.
From the Gift Store

At 7:16am on October 29, 2009, Santa gave alan ball a gift…: Fortune Cookie
Dude if i wasnt going to 6 "open for inspections"i'd be there with ya ! Do trust once all this house stuff is over, i'll be back on track, totally !! ( cant wait bro!")
From the Gift Store

At 5:29am on July 21, 2010, Martin Xuereb said…: That Formula Looks great Alan

At 6:36pm on August 8, 2010, matt manning said…: Hi Alan, everything you hear is true. I am a legend in the fishing scene. Been doing it since I was a kid and still love it. I'll be in a new 233 Edencraft before to long so I'll come see you and hopefully you can sort me out. Anything you want to know about fishing, just let me know and I would be only to happy to help out. Cheers and fish on!!!

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