Marlin 17 Rescued
Have been contacted recently by Keith Bradley concerning a Marlin 17 that he rescued from the chainsaw. The previous owner was about to cut the hull in half and mount it on the wall of the fish and chip shop in Nelson……… 😦
In steps Keith and the woody run-a-about is now 1/2 way thru a re-fit.
When Keith acquired her she had a large crack in the bow, that with help (verbal) from a local boat builder Kieth has addressed.
The project is actually more of a custom re-build than a restoration to as built, but rest easy – she will look a picture when completed.
Keith has set himself a target to have her back in the water for the Lake Rotoiti (Nelson Lakes) classic boat show at St. Arnaud this year, so he better get a move on 🙂
Keith would love to hear from any other Marlin 17 owners to swap notes re his and their boats.
The photo below of Keith’s shed shows an impressive collection of deer antlers – must be a very good shot 🙂
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Hi Keith – send the photos to WW as well so we can all share 🙂 email address below. Cheers Alan Houghton
waitematawoodys@gmail.com
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Hi Keith
I also have a 1963 Marlin 17 that i have owned for 29 years which i purchased when i was 16, i have just finished the final part of restoration happy to send photo’s ,i’m a passionate mason clipper fan (my wife says boarder line obsessed)
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Michelle – In the absence any one recent info on the event from MCC or CYA, in tomorrows WW story I will add some details re the classic launch parade at the 2020 Mahurangi Regatta . Alan H
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Hi can you please let me know the details for Anniversary weekend and the Maharangi Regatta, I haven’t seen any posts yet. Thanks Michelle Johnson
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Keith
I have a Marlin 17 that I restored albeit an earler model
Happy to send photos
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