CAN WE PUT A NAME ON THIS CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – SAGA

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CAN WE PUT A NAME ON THIS CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – SAGA

Today’s woody has us scratching our heads — can anyone put a name to this classic?

We’re told she was built in 1946 by Bailey with a kauri hull, and measures 35’. Power comes from a 146hp Perkins T6354 diesel.

A recent appearance on tme — thanks Ian McDonald for spotting her — suggests she has benefited from a number of systems upgrades and maintenance work in recent times.

At under 15k, she could represent a very affordable ticket into the world of classic wooden boating.

If you recognise the boat or know anything about her history, drop a note in the WW comments section. Home is Opua, Northland.

INPUT ex NATHAN HERBERT – her name is SAGA https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/11/06/saga-a-peek-down-below/

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4 thoughts on “CAN WE PUT A NAME ON THIS CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – SAGA”

  2. No, It’s not the SAGA I have known her from new when Kings College master Val Maxwell built her & she never had a sweep in the deck & was more “rounded” everywhere. — KEN R

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  4. She doesn’t look a bit like a Bailey to me– Perhaps Strongman stretch. — No idea of the name. — KEN R

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