NERRIDA
The 30’ kauri launch – Nerrida was built in1969 by Shipbuilders. Forward motion is via reconditioned Ford 110hp 6 cyl. diesel Ford 110hp 6cyl diesel As per a lot Shipbuilders craft she has a semi workboat look to her.
While the interior fit out looks like they used the same people that do the Fullers ferries, there has been a lot of recent work done. From the number and size of all the chilly bins, the seller must be a serious fisher-person.
(Thanks to Ian McDonald for the tme heads up)
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Hi there please give Harlan Cox my email address desjoan.dew@gmail.com plus phone no 0274431334 063441234 we owned Nerrida and have most of it’s live history. Thanks Des
On Wed, 17 May 2023, 8:39 pm waitematawoodys.com #1 for classic wooden bo
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Hi yes we owned Nerrida between 2000- 2010 approx please give Harlan Cox my email address desjoan.dew@gmail.com or my phone no 063441234 or 0274431334 I have the full history of Nerrida so pleased to help him. Do not publish this contact it’s only for Harlan. I don’t do Facebook. Des Dew
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Hi all, we’ve just recently purchased Nerrida and moved her up to Totara North, Whangaroa harbour. We have a book that came with her detailing some of her history. Indeed the book lists a D&J Dew as owners from 2001 – 2011. I would be interested to make contact of possible to discuss some of her history. We’ve been enjoying over night trips on her and took 3 nights to make the delivery trip north from mahurangi with our one year old baby in tow, she loves it! There is now a baby gate fitted between the cabin and cockpit. Regards, Harlan Cox
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Just looked at Nerrida on web we owned a Shipbuilders boat from 2000 to 2011 named Nerrida and everything about the boat looks the same as we had, things in the same place etc – but upgraded looks magic. I hope it is the same boat as it needed what has been done. Cheers Des Dew
Hello Des – email the history to the below email address and I will add to the story. Alan H
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This is another one of the many hard chine 28ft to 34ft craft built by owners from a kitset or partially or totally built by Shipbuilders as per the original owners requirements.
PEARL DIVER, previously featured in woodys, is another example..
They had many different coamings designs & layouts. — KEN R
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