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Britt Hodkinson on November 14, 2026 at 12:49 pm said:

Would anybody be able to update me on the whereabouts of Vinaka, this was my families boat in the 1980’s. It was in wonderful loved condition back then. Very sad to see the state she is in now. Last I heard it was on Trade Me and if it was not sold it was going to be scrapped. Would have loved it if someone had the time, patience and money to restore her back to her former glory. Britt Hodkinson.

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