Category Archives: 1950’s

Karewa

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KAREWA
The tugboat (Karewa) was built in 1951 by Lidgards for the Department of Works to push barges on the Piako river for the construction of bridges. From there she went to the Tauranga Harbour Board as pilot/survey vessel, finally coming to Warkworth in the early 1980s, where she has been working tirelessly since at Lees Boatbuilders Ltd. In the above photos she is seen assisting Steve Horsley’s yacht Ngatira.

Baldrick The Steamer

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Baldrick The Steamer

A 16’ Clinker built steam engine launch, built in 1953 by Percy Vos Ltd. Auckland
Converted to steam and completely refurbished by Don Penn from 1999 – 2006.

LOA 16’ LWL 15’.3” Draught 1’.7” Beam 5’.9”
Boiler:- A coal fired VFT ( Vertical fire tube design} by Graeme Wilkinson.

Construction: Planking and Keel – heart kauri. Stem –Pohutukawa natural crook.
Timbers – bent mangaeo. Fore and aft decks – teak 
 
Currently for sale on trademe  http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=548696749

Whitianga New Years Day Regatta #2 c.1950/51

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Whitianga New Years Day Regatta #2 c.1950/51

Whitianga New Years Day Regatta #2 c.1950/51

Launches along side of Wharf: Fore to back: Marlin (Roley Smith), Eta B (Ted Bronlund), then little launch with rounded cabin top: Peggy, owned by the Morcombs & built by Bill Nobel at Whitianga in the 1920’s, then behind her: Renown (A White), then Spray (W Heald). Boat with skipper on wheel house: Scripps (Albert Bowman), the boat with the man at bow: Te Kuti (Jim Wilkins) and the boat behind her no name but owned by Trevor Brown.

Caption & photo supplied by Baden Pascoe. Photo taken by Simon Bronlund’s aunt Joyce.

Whitianga New Years Day Regatta #1 c. 1950/51

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Whitianga New Years Day Regatta #1 c. 1950/51

Whitianga New Years Day Regatta #1 c. 1950/51

Boats steaming

(L > R) – Eta B (Ted Bronlund), Waihaka (Alf Lee), Scripps (Albert Bowman), Ronomor (Bert Chaney) and the little runabout, name unknown but was owned by Harry Hancock. Last launch unknown.

Caption & photo supplied by Baden Pascoe. Photo taken by Simon Bronlund’s aunt Joyce

Neptune

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NEPTUNE
The Nelson based CYA member that owns Neptune is offering her up for sale to allow him to move onto a classic vessel better suiting his lifestyle. The good news is, it will be a launch & a rather nice one. He has a strong desire for Neptune to go to someone who appreciates classic boats.
You will see from the photos that Neptune is presented in immaculate condition, you do not see many classic’s in this condition & just as importantly so tastefully done.
Her owner can help with delivering Neptune to Mana where she could be trucked up north from.
All reasonable offers considered 
Contact owner on lioncruises@hotmail.com or phone 03 5465030
 
Details
Neptune was built by Fred Lidgard on Kawau Island of full length N.Z. Kauri and launched in 1956.
Length 30ft x 10ft 6″ x 4ft 6″ draft.
Re powered in 1994 with a 90hp Ford 2722E diesel engine and Newage hydraulic gearbox (1990 hrs) plus new stainless steel shaft and new keel bolts.
2.5li/hr @ 1250 rpm @ 5.5 to 6 kts.
A number of items of equipment are new or near new.
Raymarine auto pilot linked to a chartplotter.
Full repaint October 2012 

 

Ngaro 4sale

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NGARO – 4sale
This fastidiously restored classic was built by Roy Lidgard (at the Hamer St yard) in 1953 for Mr H.S. White of Auckland, an avid boater with 40 years experience whose flourishing motor cycle business enabled him to build one of the most luxurious of her day. Built from 3 skin NZ Kauri with 2 inch planking thickness there is a permanence and strength about her that has held her in good stead.
 
 

Posiedon

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Posiedon

POSIEDON ( LATER RENAMED BONITA) — by original owner.

Built c.1950, aprox 28 ft, for Percy Hamblin, a chiropracter of Tawawera Tce St Heliers Bay — Next to W. Waters who owned & built GAY DAWN. Hamblin sold her c.1958
Powered by Osco converted Ford V8. with V drive, in stern. Builders name unknown.
Once again have not seen her for many years. Would appreciate any info.

Story & photo ex Ken Ricketts

Margurita – 1955 building costs & launch photos

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Margurita
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In todays world its rare to come across a set of records like this, the original 1955 invoices for the build & fit out of Zach Matich’s Kaipara based launch Margurita. I’m sure it was a lot of money back then but looking back now the prices, particularly the fittings, seem less than what you would pay in a model shop today. Fascinating reading, thanks Zach for sharing these & the launch day photos.