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CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT – KORARI II – A Peek Down Below

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT – KORARI II – A Peek Down Below

Back in 2017 the 1964 built, 36’ Mason Clipper – KORARI II made an appearance on WW but we never got a gander below. Now thanks to Ian McDonal’s eagle eyes on tme we get to see her impressive interior.

KORARI II is powered by twin 135hp Perkins HT6364M diesel engines.

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