News & Notes

News & Notes

Items of interest as they come to hand

(not necessarily current). News items are always wanted

April 10, 2011

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The 'Hartley 39', 'Haumoana'. Home built by Russell and Ernie Maddox in Auckland back in the early 70's. Russel returned...
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July 19, 2010

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I'm sure many will find great interest in this picture of the successfull concrete 8 man submarine 'U3' designed and...
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December 12, 2009

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Greece. Chios 8-11-2003. I am new owner of a 42 feet ferrocement cutter and as pensioned merchant marine captain i...
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May 26, 2009

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'One Man' ferro-cement submarine. Hi ! I've been making progress with my sub. I have modified my design from my original...
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February 12, 2009

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'Hartley Ferro-cement Boat Owners Ass'n'. It is with sadness that I recently learnt of the 'Passing on to the great cruising...
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