ANNIE – Maybe One For The Lakes
Todays 26’ double-ender, woody named Annie probably started life as a lifeboat. Carved into her stem is ’S1’ which may have indicated starboard side #1 lifeboat.
The story goes that she was owned by the Connells Bay Store, Waiheke Island and used as a supply vessel c.1950’s > 1960’s, a large front hatch supports this. No engine but was previously powered by a For 60hp inboard. The shaft and prop are still in place.
Hauled out at Mangawhai several years ago, her restoration may to a halt not far in – could be a nice lake boat project. (Tme heads up thanks to Ian McDonald)
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Converted from a clinker life boat 1973 by Cal Crooks at Beach Haven up Heliers Creek
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I know some of Annie’s history , she was owned by the owners of Hideaway Holiday Park for a number of years ,used for fishing . So has made many trips over the Mangawhai bar
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Unusual looking “carvel” — KEN R
(That’s what the tme listing said. Removed, Alan H)
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