Wooden Boat Bureau – advice for buyers and sellers

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WOODEN BOAT BUREAU

OUR AIM: To inform and enthuse interest in the joys of owning and sailing traditional and classic wooden boats. Perhaps you have fallen out of love with your current boat, or are seeking to regain a childhood memory.

OUR GOAL: The promotion of partnerships between wooden boats and owners for the benefit of all.

ADVICE: You don’t have to know everything about the classic boat market. That’s what we specialize in. We are uniquely placed to offer impartial, up-to-date market information and objective advice to both sellers and buyers. So if you are looking for a wooden boat or considering selling – contact

waitematawoodys@gmail.com

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We are currently accepting select new listings and are always glad to represent buyers who are beginning their search.

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  1. ive just purchased the Moutere a 32ft kauri launch in Coromandel and wondered if anyone knows some of the history of the old girl. I found an old brass round protractor on her engraved W.A. Hillman Auckland Architect 1895

    I’m assuming you have read the story on her on this site. Also check out the comments, lots of info there. Alan H

    Moutere – save a classic

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  2. Hello all wooden boat people, “Kotiti” gaff schooner here, iv`e got the skipper to write this on my behalf as we have decided that it is time to search for someone to take over the duties of looking after me so we can ( new owner and me) head off on new adventures together and get some salt on my decks . We have been a team now for just on 50years and unfortunately for him age is catching up a bit ( he`s got a few years on me, i arrived 1959 so i`m junior to him) as you will be aware, there is always some maintenance to do some where on me but this is how we have learnt about each other, teaching and obtaining new skills. Skipper is hoping to get some reward for doing his best in looking after me. For my part a person with a dream and some practical skills and a love of wooden boats would be nice. PS. I am 41Ft plus bowsprit, carvel, 10.~6″ beam 5~6″ draught, check me out. 0223629289

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  3. Does anyone have and idea how much Navigator my 24′ 1958 Roy Paris launch weighs. got a light weight lombardini 3 cyl. in her and have to pull he up to the boat house to replace wood around the stuffing box

    My brains trust say 2 > 2.4 ton. Alan H

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  4. afternoon guys,

    I am hoping to track down some information and perhaps some plan images of an old ‘grey nurse’ race boat I have bought (in need of a full resto).

    Information seems to be slim pickings- Carl Augustine design?

    any help would be greatly appreciated! Bryn

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  5. hi , anyone know the were abouts of Jenny 2 ? Originally Eagle Ray built by Greenwood in whangateau. I bought her from Jack Algie in 82 and sold her about 87 to someone whaiheke island

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  6. Hi in regards to the Meldeon I would love to see updates as Greg brought her off my Dad John Walker from Leigh when you relaunch her it wouldbe lovely to see and I can give you my brothers contacts if ya want more info on her when dad had her Thanks heaps Joanne Walker

    Sean Walker is my brother

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  9. Hi All. A friend of mine’s family owned the launch “Idle Hour”, and he’s interested to know what has become of her.
    Can anyone shed any light on the subject please?

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  10. We are in Southland New Zealand. We have a pre-1965 seacraft kauri clinker about 16 foot, complete with original trailer, and we are wishing to sell it. It is in original condition, and although seaworthy could do with some work. In April last year we took it from Milford dock through the Sound right out to the headlands and back with no problems, we also did the Mavora Lakes. Unfortunately we do not have the time to restore her nor the proper sea for her in Southland. We are hoping to try and find her a new home where she will be loved up in a harbour somewhere. Looking for offers $2k

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  11. Hi All, I would like to know the history of Safari. I have recently acquired Safari and her history would be very helpful, if anyone knows

    Hello Peter – I assume you have searched the name Safari on the WW site ? Lots of references to her + this link will tell you a lot.
    Kind Regards Alan H     https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/05/02/safari/

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  12. Hello Woodies, is there anyone out there who can assist me ASAP with electrolysis assesment and advice please and thankyou. 022 174 5275. Emerson Nicholas Coolsville

    Hello – I have PM’ed you. Kind Regards Alan H

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  13. Hi,

    A good mate of mine has just passed leaving behind his bridgedecker “Saga”. Is there anyone who knows something of her history? She was purchased about 16 years ago from her p.o. at Gulf Harbour marina. Currently lying at Kerikeri. She is in need of a good clean up and possibly some repairs. Would anyone hazard a guess as to its value, as is, or restored/cleaned up?

    Any photos? if yes – email to waitematawoodys@gmail.com
    Alan H

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  14. Hi all,

    I’m a UK based boatbuilder coming to NZ for a while around September, and keen to help out with any work needing doing. Send me an email if you need an extra pair of hands.
    sebscarr2@gmail.com
    Cheers
    Seb

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  16. Hi
    Are there any known issues using kahikatea glossed over for the hull construction

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  17. I am doing research work on the Flying Dutchman Class more specifically on 1964 Olympic Gold medal winner (KZ 22 – Pedersen and Wells).
    Would anyone have photos to share relative to this FD?
    What yard in NZ built this FD?.

    The FD Class association does not have this info on FD KZ22 recognizing that this dates back some 58 years. Earl Wells passed away in 2021. Don St Clair Brown in 2008 and Pedersen in 1987.

    Many thx. Paul, MONTREAL, CANADA.

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  18. Hi is there a meeting this Saturday,26.03.22 at RiverHead

    Yes there is – see below . Alan H

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  19. Does anyone know what happened to Maroro…last heard of being rescued from Blind Bay ,Gt.Barrier and taken to Auckland for restoration?

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  20. Does anyone know the whereabouts of a Ketch, which back in the late 1960’s early 1970’s, was named KIMBALA.
    It was owned by my uncle Keneth McLeod of One Tree Hill, and was then moored on a swing mooring, close to the RNZYS at Westhaven.

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  22. Hi would anyone know anything about vessel on trade me SEA HAWK
    Have been told could be 1915 millar tunnage thank you

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  23. Hi there I am currently carrying out some repairs on my 1949 Lanes launch and need to bed down the new rudder blocks but unsure what’s the best bedding compound to use? Can anyone give me some advice cheers Craig

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  31. Hi am after any info on a 36ft launch called islay built in lyttelton by j miller I believe maby someone call tell me something more about her..chears

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  41. Would anyone know the history of a launch called Tequila it 26 feet Long and kauri planked I think it was a parish design

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