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MYSTERY WHANGAREI LAUNCH

The above launch is listed on trademe as a ‘Samsford’ – one would have to assume they mean Sam Ford.

What I can tell you about her is that is is 30’ in length, built of wood in 1965 & is powered by a 4 cyl. 72hp Ford diesel.

Home post is Whangarei. (thanks to Ian McDonald for the listing heads up)

Anyone able to ID the launch & tell us more about her?

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jasonprew on August 22, 2018 at 11:31 am said:

maybe they meant it literally, it was Sam’s Ford….. engine…. I’ll get my coat.

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Nath on August 22, 2018 at 9:33 am said:

Surely Ford was long gone in 1965?? My guesses would be Lane similar to Lanai, or Couldrey hull design as a late build

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Steve on August 22, 2018 at 8:52 am said:

Morning Alan, I was just wondering if there was a reason you don’t post links to the Trademe listings?

The answer is – I do not provide free advertising on WW. Cheers Alan

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KEN RICKETTS on August 22, 2018 at 7:51 am said:

I don’t think she looks at all like Sam Ford, — more likely Wild, Couldrey, Lane Motor Boat, or even perhaps Brin Wilson. — KEN R

Ken – you left out, Williams, Logan,Billy Rogers, Salthouse, Bailey, D Lang, Brooke,Slattery, Gladden, Mc Geady, Wooley, Vos, Lidgard, etc ete. Alan H

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