
Buying or Selling a Classic Boat
Without sounding too much like Jacinda Ardern (“be kind”) – when people ask me about classic wooden boat ownership, I normally say that owning a woody has a positive effect on your life i.e. you end up forging a life you don’t need to escape from.
So woodys in the interest of your mental well being we have listed below a sample of some of the boats that are currently berthed at the virtual Wooden Boat Bureau Sales Marina. We have others for sale, some owners request privacy. To read more about the Wooden Boat Bureau – click https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/12/01/wooden-boat-bureau-advice-for-buyers-and-sellers/
The Wooden Boat Bureau is 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 – email us at waitematawoodys@gmail.com
Or call Alan Houghton 027 660 9999 or David Cooke 027 478 1877
SELECTION ONLY
RESTLESS 🔻40′ 1920 Alden/Tercel
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/03/19/restless/

MAHANUI 🔻42′ 1977 T Atkinson
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/10/28/mahanui-gets-a-refit-and-is-ofs/
ALLERGY🔻 58′ 1985 Denis Ganley / Pete Culler
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/10/21/allergy-aucklands-most-livable-woody/
KOTIMANA🔻 25′ 2018 – Dark Harbor 17.5 – gaff rigged sloop – Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building – USA
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/03/06/kotimana-25-gaff-rigged-sloop-4sale/
THETIS🔻 45′ 1955 Lane Motor Boat Co.
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/06/20/mv-thetis-4sale/

TUAHINE 🔻 43′ 1957 Dickson

SEQUOIA 🔻 36′ 1938 Lewis McLeod
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/03/09/sequoia-a-peak-down-below-4sale/

LADY NGAIO 🔻 28′ 1928 Collings & Bell
Learn more – https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/01/31/lady-ngaio-4sale/

PARTICIPATE 🔻42′ 1982 John Lidgard
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/07/13/participate-a-peek-down-below/

MOERANGI 🔻 55′ 1901 Logan Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2016/03/29/moerangi-2/

RANUI 🔻 48’ 1948 Lidgard Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/07/08/ranui-a-peek-down-below/

IRENE 🔻 38′ 1955 Orams & Davies Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/09/02/irene-a-peek-down-below/

MONTEREY 🔻 33’6” 1946 Lidgard Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/monterey/

KIARIKI 🔻 40′ K CLASS, 1959 Designed by Jack (John) Brooke and built by John / Jack Logan and John Salthouse Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2021/10/18/beautiful-classic-cruiser-racer/
TAWERA 🔻 >50′ 1935 Logan Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/04/16/tawera-1935-logan-a18/

SOLD – Selection below, some names withheld at seller / buyer request:
ADONIS 45′ – Owen Woolley – 1965
AROHANUI 48’ – Donovan/Hacker – 1965
ATHENA 25′ c.1950 Couldrey
BALLERINA 28′ – Lidgard – 1951
CASTAWAY 33’ – Dick Lang – 1947
CENTAURUS 42’ – Bailey & Sons – 1967
KAILUA 36’ – Salthouse – 1960/1
KOKORU 39’ – Jack Morgan – 1960
KOTARE 24’ – Kingfisher Boats – 1954
LADY ADELAIDE 35’ – Dick Lang – 1922
LADY PAMELA 59’ – Pelin Warrior – 1986
MAHANUI 42’ – Keith Atkinson – 1977
NGARO 45’ – Lidgard – 1953
PIRATE 42’ – Leone Warne – 1938
POCO LENTO 33’ – Roy Parris/Bagnall – 1979
WAIKARO 33’ – Roy Parris/Bagnall – 1978
WAIMIGA 36’ – Robertson Boatbuilders – 1968
SHALOM 48’ – Keith Atkinson – 1973
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Awesume site I’m a retiring builder from heritage and historic building renovations in Canterbury , I now want to pursue a restoration of a classic woody just to complete my circle and enjoy the leisure pleasure of a job well done what will be my next project 😀 👍 😊?
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Hi Mark, The damaged timber and the areas immediately around it that may have also been contaminated by the decay must be removed. The problem is just exactly how much needs to go, and the only way to establish that is get it out of the water and have it fully checked.
I look at these things from a cost/benefit angle, and your long term plans. Some people will spend 10 times the market value to bring a boat up to what they want, because they are not ever planning on selling it later on. But don’t stress about it, as timber deuteriation is a natural occurrence. Fix and protect it again.
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Hi I have a timber boat built in New Zealand ex cray boat now a live aboard on the Gold Coast QLD I have read the article about anodes and electrolysis caused from them the pictures you posted look similar to what is happening on my boat where keel bolts have moisture around them and the timber has wet rot and is pulping into like wet chipboard or something similar it’s hardwood but is as soft as sponge any advice or help in possible solutions to repairing such a dilemma would be very much appreciated I would be able to send some pictures if needed this is home I love her have spent 100s if hours working on her to have her looking good then I find this hiding in the bilge under lead ballast blocks very sad to see such a scary and what I think possibly a big structural issue and possibly a timely and costly repair thanks .Mark
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