CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH MATAROA RETURNS HOME & GETS SOME TLC

In late 2023 the Wooden Boat Bureau brokered the sale of the 1928 Joe Slattery, 36′ classic wooden launch – MATAROA. Named KENYA when launched. At the time she was berthed in Wellinton and her new owner relocated (by road transporter ) the vessel to Auckland. 

Fast forward  to 2025 she was transported by road to the South Auckland (inland) yard of Burnand marine for a birthday. 

Thanks to John Dawson’s eagle eye on fb we get to have a gander at the work and her re-launch in November 2025.

Its always a win win when we get a good looking woody coming home to the Waitemata ✔️

A selection of previous MATAROA WW stories here, lots of photos and history

Oct 2016 https://waitematawoodys.com/2016/10/31/mataroa-kenya-2/

Jan 2017 https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/01/27/mataroa-re-launched/

April 20217 https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/04/29/mataroa-kenya-3/

April 2023 https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/04/03/mataroa-kenya-looking-for-a-new-owner/