AWANA – A Peak Down Below
Awana has made a brief appearance on WW back in 2014, but now thanks to her trademe listing we get to have a better look at her.
Built by Brin Wilson in 1967, carvel planked kauri, she measures 35.5’ in length with a 11.8’ beam and draws 4’. There is an impressive 6’4” of headroom and she sleeps 5.
Power is via a 120hp Ford diesel. If you are a regular follower of this site you will know that Brin Wilson was a very good craftsman and a quick glance at the photos above tells you that Awana is one of his best builds.
During the current owners 5 years of ownership they have commissioned a lot of work and an impressive list of maintenance. They have been very upfront stating that in the near future she will need a hull repaint and some TLC to the cabin top hatches + a re-varnish inside – but woodys if the hull is sound and the motor good – that work is nothing,
Her owners are selling due to relocation and woodys on face value I think this is the buy of the year – I do not normally include prices but in this case I have. – the asking price is $26,500. I predict it will be sold by the end of the week.
Previous WW story – read the comments section – lots of chat.
Thank you Derek. Pleased you removed the anode . Regardless, I regret making the comments without first knowing all the facts.
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Yellow masking tape was on the anode to stop anti-foul covering the anode.
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Sorry about my spelling around the rudder tube and other underwater metal.
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Hi Chris the anode was put on when boat was in the shed, we removed it before she went back in the water as we are well aware of the damage that can be caused by bonding and anodes in wooden boats.
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Whoever buys Awana Please take the anode off the bronze rudder or you will have electro chemical wood
damage arround the rudder tube.
Do I see prop speed on the anode. Is that a new fashion.?
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