IONA II – Gets A Birthday

Back. In October 2022 we reported that the Bruce Askew designed 36’ launch – IONA II had been sold and relocated from Nelson to the Milford Marina in Auckland. INOA II was built in 1994 so slips comfortably into the ‘spirit of tradition’ category of classic wooden vessels. At the time the story she was hauled out at the Slipway Milford for some maintenance – link to that story here –  https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/10/04/iona-ii/

Fast forward to yesterday and IONA II is back at the yard booked in for a serious dose of TLC. Total refresh of everything other than the engine , a 60hp Nissan TD23.
Should be a great project to follow.

UPDATE 09-08-2024 – Lots of activity at the yard, loving the custom bow / anchor sprit

UPDATE 29-08-2024 – new cabin sole undrway

11-09-2024 UPDATE – New windows going in, liking the green tint ✔️

01-10-2024 UPDATE – Get close to re-launching.  First coat on the topsides and interior waiting for the varnish brush. The replacement duckboard brackets are a big improvement from what was there 🙂

04-10-2024 UPDATE – 2nd coat of paint on and some very impressive engineering work on the electric motor installation from Cam Malcolm at the Slipway Milford.

09-10-2024 UPDATE – getting closer, the shiny stuff is going on 🙂