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Vesper

Vesper fishing under Tas Matich

Vesper tied off Ruawai Wharf

Vesper (Kaipara vessel) The Matich family boat, been in the family for 3 generations.

Photo ex Zach Matich

Zach Matich on April 21, 2013 at 4:09 pm said:

When dad brought her she had a morris commodore which was thrown out strait away, since then she’s had 2 four cylinder Fords.

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Russell Ward on April 21, 2013 at 11:24 am said:

That’s a peachy little boat, Zach (long time no speak). No wonder she’s stayed in the family. What engines has she had?

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