ALMIRA – A Classic Jack Cropp Designed Motor Launch
The 20’ motor boat, Almira was built in McCormicks Bay Christchurch in 1965 with African Meranti marine laminated ply riveted & glued clinker plank.
For sale on trademe, she is in totally original condition, with according to her listing, absolutely no rot.
Powered by a Palmer & Doak marinised 1500cc Ford GT engine rated at 78 BHP driving through a stern drive.
Included is a folder with a log from day one plus a letter from Jack Cropp about its construction etc. he comments on the fact that the engine has plenty of power to get on the plane.
Jack was an Olympic yachtsman and won a gold medal at the 1956 games in Melbourne and well known for building quality well designed wooden boats.
The boat is light and easy to tow, has been in dry storage all its life. Currently residing near Ashburton, Canterbury, South Island.
Jack was an Olympic yachtsman and won a gold medal at the 1956 games in Melbourne and well known for building quality well designed wooden boats.
The boat is light and easy to tow, has been in dry storage all its life. Currently residing near Ashburton, Canterbury, South Island.
Sorry about the standard of some of the photos.
CYA PATIO BAY WEEKEND CANCELLED – SEE BELOW.
I have to question deciding to cancel an event, based on a weather forecast, in Auckland, 4 days before the event…………….. 😦
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Thanks Stu for the update, spelling corrected. The name board/logo was what confused things.
Email some photos in when you re-launch her. Email address below
waitematawoodys@gmail.com
Kind Regards Alan Houghton
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Hi, Just a FYI,The Boat is called ALMIRA, and is mine. It is now based in Lyttelton and being restored. It will be relaunched in a few weeks
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Are we sure the launch is not Almida? I agree an unusual call on Patio Bay given Aucklands weather prior to a good look on Thursday night….
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