MANUKURA – Restoration Update
During my frequent visits to Thames I used to see Manukura the 50’ c.1960 Shipbuilders built launch on the hard stand at the Thames marina, always looking a little sad. Then in 2021 we got the good news she had a new owner and work had recommenced on her restoration, and that the plan was to transport Manukura to Whangamata where the work would be finished. Link here to her history and time in Thames. https://waitematawoodys.com/2021/07/12/manukura/
I was contacted earlier in the week by owner Allen Watson who advised that Manukura is in the process of a major refit. All new wiring, plumbing, gear boxes, shafts, engine mounts for the Ford 120hp 6 cyl diesel engines plus a new lay out inside. The photo gallery above gives us a peek into the work.
Photo below is dated July 2021
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I own this boat for about three years I brought it off a guy from west Auckland he had it in storage for 10 plus years.what happen to her is that she took on water coming back from the barrier and basically sank but floating she was towed to the barrier an got pumped out the towed back to Auckland were she was lifted out by crane never used spreader bars an crushed the cabin . Then the owner found out his insurance had lasped so he then put in storage
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With the new gearboxes now she will have counter rotation props. Everything under the floors is new apart from the 120ford blocks which apparently have been recoed
New: gearboxes
Shafts and props counter rotation
Drive plates
Engine mounts
Starter motors
Alternators
Skin fittings and hoses
New fuel tanks, filters and hoses
Battery cables and gauges.
Hydraulic steering
Strut bearings.
That’s just under the floor
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Summink screwy about them props: Not handed. Stb is in turning. Shame not to get the benefits of twin screws for close quarters work.
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