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Rover

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

rover

ROVER

The above photo of Rover was sent in by Frits Schouten & shows her on a swing mooring between English Bay and ‘Doug’s’ boatyard in Opua, Bay of Islands.
Can anyone tell us more about her ? There is nice hull hiding under those sheets of marine ply 😉

More background here https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/07/25/around-the-yards-karanga-kiwitea-rover/

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KEN RICKETTS on September 28, 2016 at 7:12 am said:

Warkworth Boatbuilder/farmer, Andrew Hamilton’s family, (initially his grandfather), owned a ROVER for many years which looked similar to this one — may well be her — KEN R

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Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder on September 28, 2016 at 6:16 am said:

One would hope so !

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paul drake on September 28, 2016 at 1:24 am said:

At least it is MARINE ply – or is it ??!

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