CLASSIC EX WORKBOAT WAI-ITI
The ex 38’ workboat Wai-iti was built c.1960’s, kauri hull and powered by a Detroit 471 Diesel engine.
That woodys is all we know, would be nice to fill in the blanks, she still retains a very salty look.
BUSY DAY ON THE WAITEMATA TODAY – The Coastal Classic is starting off North Head around 10am, then we have Kawau Boating Club / Ponsonby Cruising Club Spring Splash Regatta staring at 12pm at Westhaven. Could be a long race for the Coastal Classic boys, no records this year 🙂 To the classic woody skippers heading to Kawau , see you there, check out yesterdays WW story for full details.
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Hi. Well I was accused sometime ago, here, of being an idiot as didn’t know what the Waitemata was.Still don’t.My Dad was a sailor.I Live in blenheim. I have dived all of queen Charlotte. Chetwoods, lermintoff etc.Thousands of scallops, crayfish, paua Blue Cod, moki, oysters, etc, Over the years. Why the matter bo idea.Anyway found this photo in an Album Henry had, from many years ago.Cheers.AlSent from my Galaxy
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