NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH – New Owners – She IS Coming Back To Auckland

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NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH New Owners – She IS Coming Back To Auckland

That might be the case but there are free boats.

Today we showcase the classic yacht – JANET, designed and built by Chas Bailey Jnr and launched in 1902

Back in 2013 the yacht was purchased by a Hawkes Bay syndicate and transported to Napier where a restoration was undertaken by co-owner Michael O’Dwyer. 

JANET was relaunched in 2015 and as you can see from the above photos has been very well maintained.

Lots of details and photos here  https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/08/23/janet-sailing-sunday/

Her owners are just not using the boat so have made the decision to pass her onto a new owner – BUT not any old owner, you will need to have a good % of kauri sawdust in your veins to be selected.

So woodys for the cost transporting her to her new home – this iconic classic vessel could be tours.

Initial enquires to Michael O’Dyer c/o  modwyer@nghs.school.nz

14-06-2024 UPDATE – New Auckland owners , all classic launch owners (ex yachties) dipping their toes into a wee bit of rag and stick boating 🙂 Well done. And all Ex Classic yacht Association members 😉

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4 thoughts on “NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH – New Owners – She IS Coming Back To Auckland”

  4. I am in Napier and had the pleasure of looking at this yacht. It is simply immaculate and is maintained in the highest bracket of authenticity. An outstanding working maritime museum piece. Full credit to Mike and previous owners. Chris H

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