fantastic . . . those were the days thanks for this . . .a lovely vessel ..

Fascinating , god bless the old boys

Im only a young fella,74 model in fact. I have the utmost respect for the men of this time.  The youth of today wouldn’t have a clue what hard work was. Love to watch these old videos to see exactly how things were done back then. Excellent work thanks.

What a piece of Aussie history. Well done. I enjoyed it very much.Probably crossed that bridge with my dad while the boat was building there. Had no idea  at the time.Knew of Pompeis yard too, used to pass it when dad took us down the east side of the bay from Williamstown in the early 60s.Got to know Jack and Joe when I was in my 30s. Took some photos in the shop . Joe asked me for some copies. I dont think they did much photography themselves.

The brilliant narrator towards the end of the film rather reminds me of the New Zealander from xjetx channel.

Wow
Aloha from a old now but a youngster at heart.
I have a few Pacific Ocean crossing to share but sea the undivided tranquility in the times and days before my youth at I only inspire to try harder! Thank you my fellow sea wavers and builders!
I built modern custom homes that your old souls would question the seashore integrity.  
I tip my hat and arms to honor your no nonsense and abilities to sea it through!
Aloha from Hawaii!
Thank you all for your undeniable selflessness!
My best and dreams,
Rich Reilly!

I'm not a fishermen,  but thanks so much that was fantastic,  captivated from start to finish.

Really fantastic stuff, as an ex HMS Conway Cadet in the UK (72-74) we were taught by old guys that knew about wooden boats (the original Conway was a our Wooden Mother), and all these skills are still relevant today...and long may they last!! And listening to the stories of these old boys is amazing!!

I was one of the crew that sailed her from Apollo bay south of Melbourne to Nelson in New Zealand (2001?) I have pictures and some video of some adventures aboard. She actually went to work fishing for Tuna to pay her way.

The old school fisherman of the Island!

Even still today there is no better boat than a Lacco.

Thank you for sharing this film with us, what wonderful men and very hard workers , they remind me of my grandfather, he taught me so much about woodworking in our time together, I have built two timber boats myself, but nowhere near the size of the ones these men built, would have loved to be involved in a project like that, but too old now, in my 70s , anyway I hope you keep up the great work. Cheers.

The boat was in Apollo Bay during the 80's with Paddy Hutchins. Had a few mates deckie on her, when I pointed this clip at one of them and asked if it was her, he replied with, "Sure is, that's the money maker".
Sitting down to dinner with paddy Hutchins and Jack Ford at the Bay Pines was an experience everyone should of had... 🤣🤣🤣

Best times of my life working on the Betty Mc with Snow. Best memories ever

The last time I saw Moondara was about 5 years ago on one of the small tug berths inside Main 4 Wharf in the Hatea River of the Whangarei Harbour (New Zealand),  I had my own tugs and barges berthed nearby on a contract we were doing out at the Cement Plant Wharves. I think she was being used as a live-aboard and was in very good order. Great Video, such hard case similarities between the Ozzy's and us Kiwi's - great days the young buggers of today will sadly never have the opportunity to have......  I'll do some homework to hopefully find out where she is and report back.

Absolutely love all your vids Garry, this one is absolutely no exception, love it 👍🏼
I’ve been a commercial fisherman for 34 years in WA, have just had a couple years in off and considering starting back up again

Moonbarra is for sale on trademe in NZ listed as small ship

Really fascinating stuff. A lost art.

Thank you for your conservation work and the fishing history youve captured.  I can't tell you how joyfull it was to find your archive and listen to the stories of our fishing communities.  My father was a fisherman and boat builder with Mr Lacco etc and I have fond memories of a few of your characters , being in my 60's now, which have flooded back.  Our kind regards.

I grew up in Mount Gambier Sth. Australia and we used to spend a lot of time at Port MacDonnell.  Port Mac' was full of lovely timber cray boats in those days. At one stage the largest cray fishing  fleet was in Port Mac'. We'd see the boats heading home with a howling sou-westerly behind them, some with a main sail up to take the roll out and give a knot or two. On return they'd load the bagged crays into a dingy that had waited on the mooring while they were fishing, then row them ashore then take them to Fishbrook  for processing.   In those days there was no breakwater at Port Mac so all the boats would be hauled out onto the hard stand for the winter. As kids it was good fun walking among these boats checking out the hulls and big propellers etc. Great old days!