CLASSIC YACHT – KIATERE + SEAWAY FAIR OPPS
Earlier this year WW was contacted by Ian Butcher who owns the classic wooden yacht – KIATERE, built by 1936 at the Lidgard yard.
The yacht has been in the Butcher family for 35 years and at the time Ian was considering moving her on to the next custodian.
Not sure if she has changed hands, also keen to learn more about her.
The Land Rover in the bottom photo has my name all over it 🙂
WEST BAY, RAKINO SHARK BITE
The classic launch – SEAWAY FAIR had a wee boat v’s solid item moment in West Bay , Rakino Island. I’m embraced to admit I know the spot…..
Currently hauled out for some treatment from the reconstructive surgeon 🙂
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My family friend Fred Brake, would be horrified if he could see his pride & joy right now, that Lane Motor Boat Co built for him all those years ago.–
He actually went& worked for Lanes when they built her. He had previously had Lanes build him his original SEAWAY, which was actually very similar.
A Panmure resident he kept the boat on the river. KEN R (edited)
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