| Bimini | |
|---|---|
 Bimini at George Griffin Boatshed  Bimini owned by David Dizgalvis | |
| Country | Australia |
| Boat Type | Griffin 36 |
| Sail Number | 14 MH14 |
| Club | Fitzroy Motorboat Club Middle Harbour Yacht Club |
| Rig | Sloop |
| LWL | 10.97m, 36f |
| Beam | 2.5m, 8.2f |
| Draught | 1.6m, 5.24f |
| Year Build | 1948 (age 76) |
| Owner (s) | David Dizgalvis |
| Former Owners | Christopher Goddard Rolfe Marks |
| Designer (s) | George Griffin |
| Builder(s) | Jim Perry |
Bimini
Bimini was one of the first boats on the MHYC register in 1946/47. She was built to Julnar' design, but was a different length.
She was built by Jim Perry for Rolf Marks of Percy Marks Jewellery located at Castlereagh Street, Sydney since 1899.
The editor of the Wooden Boat Association, Christopher Goddard owned her for about 30 years and spent a lot of time restoring her.
She is currently owned by David Dizgalvis and lives in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Bimini is the name of a fabulous Island of the Bahamas lying far out in the ocean.
According to legends of the natives there was on this island a marvellous fountain, the water of which had the property of restoring youth and vigor.
HIstory | From MHYC Archives Bimini was one of the first boats on the MHYC Register in 1946/47 and sailed at the club during the 1950s and 1960s. Skite Plates 1949 to 1955 MHYCWon by Rolf Marks on Bimini  Skite Plates 1949 to 1955 MHYC  1949 to 1950 Won Division 1 March Trophy 1st in Division I  1952 to 1953 Division 1 March Trophy  1953 to 1954 Division 1  1954 to 1955 Division 1 Firsts including Selco Cup Skite Plates 1955 to 1959Won by Rolf Marks on Bimini  Skite Plates 1955 to 1959  1955 to 1956 Division 1 Firsts including Selco Cup  1956 to 1957 January Point Score Division II  1957 to 1958 Annual Point Score Division II  1958 to 1858 Division II Skite Plates otherNote: The first one says 1976 - 1977 Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron - Bimini -P.M. Bray and J. R. Molyneux (Could be John Richard who joined RSYS in 1972) No. 2 Division. We need to see if we can chase up that history.  1976 - 1977 Bimini P.M. Bray and J. R. Molyneux No. 2 Division  Festival 2017 Royal Motor Yacht Club - Timber Boat Division Trove ArticlesLooking at Newspaper articles in Trove, it seems that Bimini used to blitz the fleet. 1946Sailing under Middle Harbour Cruising Association  Daily Telegraph 27 Oct 1946 MH Cruising Yacht Club 1947 Daily Telegraph 3 March 1947  Daily Telegraph 28 Sept 1947 1949 Sun Herald 6 Nov 1949  Sun Herald 18 Dec 1949  Sun Herald 23 Oct 1949 1953Even in 1953 she was winning races.  Sun 22 Mar 1953 Bimini and Christopher GoddardNeed to find out more information.  Bimini Racing 1972 Bimini for Sale Notice The following link provides details on this beautiful historic timber yacht. Griffin 36 Sloop For Sale | Hallett Boat Brokers Classic 36ft Griffin Sloop, well maintained and loved over the years though currently requires a good coat of paint on deck. Built at the Spit, Sydney by Jim Perry and launched in 1948. Round bilge, carvel planked in Oregon on spotted gum ribs at approx. 8 inch centres. Copper roved fixings. Classic timber wheel steering. Powered by a reliable 15hp Yanmar. She is well fitted out and very much worth an inspection. A great opportunity to obtain a beautiful classic timber yacht for a reasonable price. Hull Recorked in 2020. Bimini TodayBimini is currently owned by David Dizgalvis from the Fitzroy Motorboat Club in Rockhampton. David bought it from Christopher Goddard and sailed her to Rockhampton in Queensland. David says she is a beautiful boat that glides through the water, but unfortunately, he cannot spend the time on the maintenance she requires. He is looking at selling it.  Bimini owned by David Dizgalvis  Bimini at mooring in Fitzroy River |
Stories | From Johanna Perry Family narrative told by Jo Perry, granddaughter of Jim and May Perry, daughter of Alan Perry Johanna is the great granddaughter of Cecil Sidney Perry (Sid Perry) and her current project is to record the importance of the Perry Houseboat Fisher Bay. She notes: "The Perry and Marks family were very close. The son of Jim Perry (Alan Kenneth Perry) was named after Kenneth Marks. The grandson of Jim Perry (Nathan Rolfe Perry) was named after family friend Rudolf (Uncle Rolfe) Marks. The granddaughter Johanna May Perry inherited a number of jewellery items manufactured by the Marks family for the Perry's. All items are certified. Birth certificates of both Nathan and Johanna Perry reflect the middle names of "Rolfe' (Rolf Marks) and 'May' (wife of Jim Perry). The Marks family were also fortunate enough to have a houseboat at the Spit where the families met and were close. Mrs. Jess Marks was the wife of "Uncle 'Rolfe" Rudolf Marks, who was a close friend of May Perry". Hand crafted gemstones given to Jim Perry at the time of the Bimini build from Rolfe Marks. These were given to the Perry family in exchange for some of Jim's labour.  Hand crafted gemstones given to Jim Perry To Do2. Need to chase up Chris Goddard |