If you have an interest in old boats built in Australia and New Zealand these links will be of interest to historical buffs. An extra bonus if you are looking at acquiring an historical vessel....

It gives the name of the designer, builder, specifications, where built and when etc.
I even found my gr. grandfather's yacht ( Scarlet Runner ) from 1901 and my grandfather's Cutter ( Lady Angus ) from 1926/7 !!!

THE REGISTER OF AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND BOATS
ANZ Ship Register

Builders lists: Builders

Even more details of these and other early boats can be found in the book -

WOODEN FISHING BOATS
Author: CHAPMAN, Gifford
Published: 1998
ISBN: 0-646-36074-4