PATIENCE – A Classic Wooden Run About 

Recently WW was contacted by Stuart Baird in regard to a 16’ Carl Augustin designed run-about his father (Martin Baird) built in 1960-01, named PATIENCE.
Stuart’s father was living in Hamilton at the time and he built PATIENCE in the backyard.

Martin modified the boat with a unique cabin. Initially she had a Willys Jeep engine but later they installed a marine converted Ford V6 engine. As they did back in this days, PATIENCE received a f/glass overlay.

Stuart commented that they had the boat for around 40 years with many fantastic memories racing, skiing and fishing. 

Fast forward to 2024 and Stuart would like to build a replica model for his grandchildren but was having trouble locating plans. Thats where WW helped out, between myself and Cam at the Slipway Milford, we were able to supply Stuart with some similar Carl Augustin plans.

BUT – it would really help if anyone had any photos of these craft back in the day.
Love the paint scheme – people were far more out there in terms of colour back then, these days its white on white.