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Mystery Whangarei Launch

Today’s launch, if you believe the trademe listing (thx Ian McDonald) is a 26’ ‘Bayee Low’, built in 1960. He rhull is kauri carvel.

Zoom zoom is from a 60hp Isuzu diesel.

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Inenz Pratt on October 14, 2018 at 2:02 pm said:

Daisy May= came from down south with the previous owner before me. I purchased her from Houhora , near Kaitaia 3 years ago. Only selling her because I have gone up in size.

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kathaleengriffiths on October 11, 2018 at 4:27 pm said:

Her name is Daisy May and her current owners are Alan Taylor and Inenz Pratt. I will ask Inenz to share what she knows about her with you guys. She is currently in Whangaruru.

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Kathaleen Griffiths on October 11, 2018 at 4:24 pm said:

Her name is Daisy May and the person you want to speak to about her is Inenz Pratt and Alan Taylor. They are her current owners who are seeking a new home for her. I will ask Inenz to contact you guys with any information she has.

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