Amanda

Name of Boat	Amanda
Sail Number	C9
Location of Boat	Brighton
Owner's Name	Merella & Boyd Curtis
Yacht Club	RBYC

History
Built Year	1936
Builder	Lacco
Designer	Lacco
History	Owned by Peterson brothers who used her as a back up ferry to French Island. One of the brothers fell off the stern and was drowned. Amanda was pulled out of the water and not used again for eighteen years until found by Tim Phillips in a shed at Hastings. Restored and first raced in Couta Boat Club events by Tim Phillips and sold to the present owners the Ross family. The boat has been a regular participant in Couta Boat events and one of the finest examples of Lacco design. Chris Smith bought the boat in 2003 and successfully circumnavigated Tasmania with his father in 2005.
Race Record	Doing OK
Comments	Sails in Williamstown as part of the Classic Yacht Association fleet

Boat Details
	Planking	Carvel
	Structure	Open
	Rig Type	Gaff
	Ballast Material	Lead
Engine	Engine HP	18
	Engine Make	Yanmar