MYSTERY SHIPBUILDERS 30’ WOODEN LAUNCH – ANTIBES
Todays woody is only a mystery because there is no name visible on the vessel or mentioned on tme (thanks Ian McDonald).
What we know is she was built from triple skin kauri (+glass) in 1979 by Shipbuilders and is powered by a 180hp Nissan turbo diesel engine, given her length and engine size she cruises nicely at 10 knots.
I have spotted her several time moored at Waiheke Island and she always looked well cared for.
The 1979 build and some of the design elements (flybridge, stern profile) keep her out of the true classic group but she gets away with it, which isn’t easy on a sub 30’ vessel.
Can we put a name to the launch.
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I am virtually certain this is one of the Shipbuilders kitset boats, that went from 28 ft to 34ft, all built between 1960 &1966, so unless this is a home build, & they spent many years building her, I believe she was at least started during that time, as I have been directly associated with the building of one of them, & researched the group & design, & have written histories of a number of others. Her hull construction method is exactly how they were all built. — KEN R
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She is my sons launch, her name is Antibes, beautiful launch in excellent condition, he’s had her for quite a few years now. Her current home is Waiheke but he has purchased a 12 metre Vindex so Antibes is on the market.
A Vindex………. I offer my condolences. 🙂 Alan H
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Likely pre 79 unless she was finished at home slowly
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