
October 2016

Before

October 2016
Mahanui Refit
Over winter Angus Rogers (CYA Launch Captain) booked Mahanui into Greg Lees yard at Sandspit for a wee facelift. Mahanui has been a frequent visitor to the surgeons – she was built by Keith Atkinson in 1977 & originally launched as Jacinta II. Eight years ago her then owner changed the name to Mahanui & converted the portofino stern topsides to conventional topsides and added a new duckboard. He also shortened the flying bridge coamings.
Angus purchased Mahanui in February 2012 & in May 2012 she went into Lees Boatyard at Sandspit for a 9 months total refurbishment that included new engines – full details can be found here https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/05/10/mahanui-jacinta-ii/
This winter saw the canopy over Mahanui’s cockpit replaced with a permanent structure & the finished article is a perfect fit. But as I have said before, we expect nothing less from the team at Lees Boat Builders. Compare the first two photos above & I think you will agree. Below is a ‘as launched’ photo.

As launched
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Dale Collins (Lees Boatbuilders)! Another master piece. You are now the “The best boat painter in the southern hemisphere.
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Many people commented over the weekend at Kawau what a perfect Hauraki Gulf summer cruising launch.
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