CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – MATIRA – A Peek Down Below

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CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – MATIRA – A Peek Down Below

The 45’ 1956 Collings & Bell built launch MATIRA has made several appearances on WW but we have never had a good gander down below.

Some info: Designed by Alex J Collings, she has a 11’ beam and draws 3’6”. Built from kauri, single skin, carvel planked. In recent years MATIRA was re-powered with twin Yanmar 110hp engines.    

MATIRA is one of those classic woodys that looks perfect from all angles and looks fast even when at anchor.

21-04-2026 UPDATE – video of MATIRA shadowing the PCC Vintage & Veterans Regatta fleet ex Roger Mills.

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2 thoughts on “CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – MATIRA – A Peek Down Below”

  2. The fabulous MATIRA looks as stunning inside, as she does outside, & her immaculate beautiful varnish, that is both inside & outside, gives her absolute perfection. — Just so beautiful — KEN R

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