NEREIDES II
Nereides II would have to one of the biggest woodys built in NZ in terms pf length and volume – the Oliver and Gilpin built launch was launched in 1974 and is 66’ in length, with a 15’ beam. Tripe skinned diagonally laid kauri with some of that ‘fg’ stuff on top.
A one owner boat she has sent most of her life cruising the Kings and outer islands on fishing and dive trips, hence the fuel tanks – 5,455L. Powered by twin GM Detroit 671s rated at 275hp a side.
Being ex survey, and reviewing the tme photos (thanks Ian McDonald) Nereides II is very well spec’ed.
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Hi I would like to contact the owner of neredeis pls can you give me his contact thanks.
Sorry – no contact details on hand. Also WW does not give out personal details. Alan H
Try asking a question on the tme listing
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Hi allan just a quick update on turanga I have just taken posetion of this boat and am starting the long process of restoring her to her former glory she will be moored in kawakawa bay and used while i source materials to repair her feel free to call past any time for a look etc the jug is always hot
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I would be very doubtful that Neredies is an O & G build. Looks nothing like their typical build (note the spray rail which suggests a hard chine hull) and the timing does not fit, found this potted history of O & G which states O & G closed 1967
https://sunlive.co.nz/news/10869-days-when-boats-were-wood.html
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What a huge departure from the standard Oliver & Gilpin concept, but very beautiful, & how fab., to see not only a handed pair of 9/71s, which counter rotate in the engine itself, but also a mirror matched pair, as well. — PERFECTION!!!! — KEN R
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