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TWILIGHT

The 32’ carvel planked launch Twilight was built in 1954 by Strongman in Coromandel.

Power comes from a Perkins 4. 108 diesel engine.

Over the last 8 years Twilight has undergone an extensive ‘rolling restoration’ that included reconditioning the engine and gearbox, photos below.

Thanks to Ian McDonald for the tme heads up.

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