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Endeavour

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Posted on April 18, 2013 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

DSCN1419 Endeavour

Endeavour – during her Kaipara motor-sailor days – was owned by Jack Matich and used for commercial fishing on the Kaipara. Now back in the hands of her original owners the Beachman family & on the Waitemata Harbour. Photo ex Zach Matich. Newer photo sans sailing rig.

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Harold on May 1, 2013 at 4:31 pm said:

ENDEAVOUR was built in 1953 by Brin Wilson to a 1951 Arnold Couldrey design for Borrie Beachman of 124 Hurstmere Rd Takapuna. Her original engine was a 30hp Coventry-Godiva diesel.Her owner in 1990 was Ray Esdale by which time she had a 70hp Ford.

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