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Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes – NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

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Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes – NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show 2016
photos from Greg Lees & David Glen

CYA members Greg & David were among the 100’s that attended last weekends show, Greg reports that this year the lake saw the return of historic Hydroplanes with the promise of more to attend next year.
The radio controlled model craft (below) are very cool.

Any woodys out there able to supply some more details on the stunning Baby Thunder?

Lots more photos here – click on the photo, below

https://www.flickr.com/photos/skinnylaveal/sets/72157663288454473

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Murray on March 14, 2016 at 7:47 am said:

Baby Bootlegger design perhaps ? As featured in Wooden Boat mag many years ago

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Simon on March 14, 2016 at 2:15 am said:

Baby Thunder, 30ft replica ‘bootlegger’ owned by Bruce Judge of Wellington. Lots more photos of the event on this link https://www.flickr.com/photos/skinnylaveal/albums/72157663288454473

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