PUAWAI
Today’s story is on the 33′ launch Pauwai,which was built by Arthur Eli Forrester at Whakapiru in 1908. Its been commented that the boat is similar to a Logan as Arthur worked for Logan Bros and built five boats himself. She served many years on the Kaipara Harbour. D/D kauri plank construction & powered by 60hp BMC Commodore diesel giving 9-12 knots.
From the photos she appears to have a nice timber interior, quite roomy with big forward cabin, dinette.
Puawai sold last week on trademe for $5,620 to a Tauranga buyer, given that the seller (deceased estate on Great Barrier Island) paid $30,000 for her in 2013, someone got a good buy.
Do any of the woodys know more about her past?
Harold Kidd Input
Owners include Wilson of Helensville (1), Logan McLeod, Pouto, H.B. Bradley, Dargaville, W. Hansen, Bruce Carter (1985), then a name change to WAIWERA and transfer to the Waitemata. Louise Brewer 2004 did a revamp.
28-02-2018 ‘New’ photos added + she is for sale – view comments section for details.
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A beautiful boat in its day. However, boat presently resides in Putiki Bay, Waiheke Is and appears to be in a state of disrepair. Potentially will take on water in the near future as it sits on its side.
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Update – I have just been advised that Puawai is currently for sale. Contact Warwick Marshall at warwick.marshall2010@gmail.com
Or view her trademe listing # 1557802120
‘New’ photos added to the existing story. Alan H
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Currently owned by Sue and Warwick Marshall and on a swing mooring at Little Bucklands Beach, Auckland.
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I’m sure we’ve been here before. Owners include Wilson of Helensville (1), Logan McLeod, Pouto, H.B. Bradley, Dargaville, W. Hansen, Bruce Carter (1985), then a name change to WAIWERA and transfer to the Waitemata. Louise Brewer 2004 did a revamp.
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