SILVER SPRAY – A Peek Down Below

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SILVER SPRAY – A Peek Down Below

Back in early January 2024 we ran a story on the ex workboat > 50’ motorsailer – SILVER SPRAY, at the time we only had a few photos and we were fishing for more details on her past life. Thanks primarily to Paul Drake we uncovered a lot of intel on her. Link here to that story, make sure you read the comments section  https://waitematawoodys.com/2024/01/04/the-motor-sailer-silver-spray/

The readers digest version is that she was built c.1943 by Jack Guard , Wellington, for a Wilfred McManaway and operated as a fishing boat in the Cook Strait, later sold in the 1960’s.

Sank (struck rocks) in Marlborough Sounds (date unknown but in the last 15 yrs). Salvaged and converted to pleasure use at Mana Marina.

Currently powered by a 180hp GM 6/71 Diesel engine that gives her a cruising speed of 8 knots.

In recent years SILVER SPRAY has resided in and around several Auckland marinas.

Today thanks to Ian McDonald we get to have a gander down below.

INPUT ex RON ROLSTON – My wife is the grand daughter of Wilfred McManaway the original owner. The image below was taken from a framed photo belonging to a relative.

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4 thoughts on “SILVER SPRAY – A Peek Down Below”

  3. [Image.jpeg]I remember Silver Spray well – moored between the bridges at Paremata back in the 50,s / 60,s. I believe Wilf had a blue 60,s Rambler that was often parked between the bridges with a cover over it when he was fishing. Attached is a pic of Silver Spray drawn by the late Howard Bell in 1962. Cheers, Peter Craig

    Hi Peter – email the photo to the address below and I will add to the story. Many Thanks Alan H

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