The Living Boat Trust is dedicated to keeping Tasmania's marine heritage alive by maintaining traditional boat building, repairing, rowing and sailing skills.
Find us in our little shed on the banks of the Huon River in the Franklin, Southern Tasmania.
03/09/2026
Reminder: movie at the Palais Sunday
Reminder: movie at the Palais Sunday The Ballad of Wallis Island is a wonderfully warm and quirky film centred around Charles, an eccentric lottery winner living a quiet, isolated life on a remote Welsh island. His great passion is music, and when he gets the chance to reunite two former members of a much-loved musical duo, he sees an....
03/09/2026
Monday night British dinner
Monday night British dinner Winter has returned with a sting in its tail, just the sort of weather that is perfect for hearty British dishes, both savoury and sweet. Bring yours to share, along with something to drink, and $5 for the kitty.
03/09/2026
More Jack de Crow
More Jack de Crow It has been book week at local schools, with lots of fun and games and dress ups. We like the literary taste of Boat Harbour Primary School. (Thanks to Endra and David Ellis for spotting this one)
03/09/2026
The little things
The little things A tap valve in this case - remember the leaking tap over the kitchen sink? It has taken 3 trips to Kingston so far, and we may finally have the right one. Thanks John Avery for persevering.
03/09/2026
Looking for wet weather gear?
Looking for wet weather gear? Zainab spotted these coats in the Mission Op Shop in Huonville.
03/09/2026
More sister ribs for Monty
More sister ribs for Monty Peter and Jack set to with some beautiful blue gum given to us by the Wooden Boat Centre, with Jack as the dolly man hidden under the boat.
27/08/2026
Last chance to enter Festival boats
Last chance to enter Festival boats The closing date for applications to register boats for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival is August 31st. It is coming up soon! Do it >>here
27/08/2026
Getting the boats ready
Getting the boats ready Monty is coming along, with paint being applied, and the flotation tanks reinstalled after repairs were made to the hull. Meanwhile the Flying Fifteen has come onto the verandah to have that annoying leak around the rudder tube attended to, and to have a scrape and an anti-foul.
27/08/2026
Community Catch Up Sunday Sept 6th
Community Catch Up Sunday Sept 6th Tom Davidson writes: 'In an attempt to further enrich community we are hosting recurring community catch ups on the first Sunday of every month at the Living Boat Trust in Franklin. Please come and join us for a casual, and relaxed atmosphere down by the river. We will have the BBQ on should you wan...
27/08/2026
August Festival News
August Festival News Read the latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival >>here