LAYLA
The above 26’ launch has just popped up on trademe (cheers Ian McDonald) details are a bit sketchy – she was built in 1960, possibly a Roy Harris design, using wooden carvel plank construction.
The engine is a BMC Captan diesel (unknown hp) & needs some work i.e. she was towed into Half Moon Bay marina & is now for sale on behalf of the owner.
The starting price is $1,000 & no reserve – so someone could pick up a good project boat.
I’m amazed that Tom the Torch hasn’t swooped on it & re-listed it for $10,000 🙂
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Like the note on the listing that “the engine is connected to a propeller shaft” thats a bonus!
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Seems unlikely to be Parris, maybe Shipbuilders or Billy Rogers as two guesses?
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A post-Clapton rename?
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And the soft patches may have you on your knees as Eric sang, but she is not bad looking.
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dammit, now I have the Layla song running through my head…. did she top up with fuel Alan? or pop up on trademe. Cute boat.
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