Proteus
Both engines have rare, locally made, cast alloy marine conversions, including water cooled exhaust manifolds, coolant water reservoir that bolts to the engine thermostat housing, incorporating a mounting for Lees type heat exchanger, separate oil coolers, etc. Mark commented that he had seen this marine conversion on a previous single TS3 engine launch and although that conversion was badly corroded by decades of mindless neglect, the conversions appeared well designed and made. Mark doesn’t know who designed them or where in NZ they were cast, but possibly a long gone foundry in Otahuhu.
Mark has not seen Proteus in person and like us would be keen for an update on the status of the vessel. She does looks very similar to the Wellington based 1968 Owen Woolley launch – Acheron (also twin 140HP TS3 powered), but without Acheron’s 6 foot extension to the stern.
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The other boat (sister ship) was possibly Nereus. Jack Bennet was her owner in the late 70,s when launched Takitimu . 36 foot aft cabin Woolley.
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I remember Owen Woolley building 2 identical boats one was called Proteus but can’t remember the name of the other.So these pictures are possibly the twin of Proteus.
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Are we sure about the name? These pictures are of Proteus, as has been featured previously on WW.
You are right Alan. refer this link. https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/11/09/proteus/
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After having John Gladden building Dubai Dream for me i brought Acheron in 1984 and had extended by 6 feet.She was good sea boat .I had those TS3s running nicely having injector pumps and injectors upgrated .Those conversions on the TS3s were Ruderford marine The Acheron could 19 knots afer extention nge
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Should that be Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the Gods?
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