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The profiles listed in this Register have been documented from the stories and photos contributed by custodians and others who willingly shared information. Readers who have additional information about the history of any Couta Boat are invited to forward it to couta_profile@coutaboat.com.au so that it can be added to the Register.

Mafalda C1937

Boat Details

Sail Number:
C1937
Current Custodian:
Colleen Harkin
Year Built:
1937
Designer & Builder:

Peter Locke, Queenscliff, Vic.

History

Early Years
Mafalda was built by Peter Locke at Queenscliff, Victoria in 1937.

She was built as a pleasure craft for the Moran family of Malvern, Victoria. Tim Phillips of Sorrento bought Mafalda from the family in approximately 1995.

In 2021, she is currently parked at the Wooden Boat Shop, Sorrento.

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