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Matariki

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

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Matariki

This 16′ launch has got Lake Rotoiti written all over her. With a build year of 1973, the only reason she gets to make an appearance on WW is her very salty looks.

Her trademe listing (thanks Ian McDonald) states she was built by A. Westrupp in double diagonal timber & then glassed.

Zoom zoom is from a rebuilt MTU 30hp diesel that sees her cruising at 5 knots. Included is a road trailer, so easily re-locatable from her current home in the Marlborough Sounds.

Ps Nice ass 🙂

And below, something to watch while you are having your morning brew. The video tells the story of the re-launch of the British speedster Bluebird, its a great watch & a just shows what can be achieved when people have a vision.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2oVSlfmrvI&amp=&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop#dialog

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otehei on October 7, 2018 at 3:23 pm said:

Thanks for the link to the Bluebird story. Just stunning. And a great affirmation that beatiful old things are worth saving.

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