The "Couta Boat - Return Of A Classic

[@Jsmithyy]

Gary Wilts was one of my mates great to see him in his newhaven shed with his model boats. I did a trip with Bill Mitchell out of a creek in corner inlet with his daughters husband round the prom, we threw out the old wooden couta lures for old times sakes and bought home a boxfull. He lived a great life, was a loving father and friend to many. Hated the commys and the freemasons. RIP wilts.

[@858493]

Thank-you for sharing this much of my childhood was spent on the bay and many many times my father took us to Queensliff to catch up with the old blokes. All my Uncles were Professional Fisherman out of Werribee, including my Dad for some time. Lewi Ferrier what a character and in his bare feet that's just how l remember him, mending gear or making pots behind his house...whilst l held a license it wasn't for me all those long early mornings challenging hard work, was easier to work on the railway where up and till recently l still was...I owned the Lizzie a double ended net boat now restored and sailed by Stephen Comben...again thank-you l really do love your vlogs they are awesome..regards Doc...PS l was also to my fathers horror a Fisheries Inspector ...now that's a story of a great Department all on its own. Again thank you

[@robertcotton9091]

Many Thanks for the very enjoyable videos throughout 2023 and wishing you and family all the very best for 2024 Sir :)

[@returnofthenative]

I love these videos, thank you.

[@thosoz3431]

Raced against one a couple of times in the Warneet Around French Island Race. Amazingly fast at all points of sail and very beautiful.

[@brendandaly5358]

Hello Garry I have commented on another video but my name is Brendan Daly. My mother's name was Joan Daly. Her father was Clive Stevens a descendent of Thomas Docherty. You spoke to my mother many years ago. My friend and myself have a boat built in the eighties in triabunna. It is 40 foot huon pine. It would be nice to catch up😊

[@huskymawson]

Moving

[@paulchrystie5460]

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