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IT’S A BUYERS MARKET – CLASSIC LAUNCH OKE BAY (DIANA S)

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IT’S A BUYERS MARKET – CLASSIC LAUNCH OKE BAY (DIANA S)

If your selling your classic wooden craft this winter do not set your hopes to high in terms of price.

There are some amazing buys floating around, mainly on tme, todays woody is an example. $15k ono is just silly money for OKE BAY.

Then again so is sub $300k for the majestic woody TRINIDAD , she was the buy of the decade.

The 32’ OKE BAY was built / launched in 1945 by Roy Steadman of Herne Bay, Auckland. At the time of launching she was named DIANA S, her name was changed in 1956. Her hull is carvel construction with kauri planks.

Forward motion is from a Ford Lees 2701 64hp diesel engine giving her a cruising speed of 7 knots.

With some TLC someone will have a nice, very original woody for summer cruising. Thanks to Ian McDonald for the tme heads up.

Previous WW stories linked below. Lots of details in the 2017 link.

WW June 2017 https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/06/28/oke-bay/

WW June 2020 https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/06/20/diana-s-oke-bay/

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CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – GLENARAY

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CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – GLENARAY

The 39’ 1942 Shipbuilders built launch – GLENARAY has appeared twice on WW but more times on tme – 2018 / 2021 / 2023 / 2025. 

Links below to the WW stories:

WW May 2018 https://waitematawoodys.com/2018/05/01/glenaray/

WW Aug 2021 https://waitematawoodys.com/2021/08/01/glenaray-2/

Compared to the 2018 photos her recent appearance on tme shows an interior fit out that has ‘drifted away’ from the tradition configuration. From what we can see and at the asking price she may be a bargain + with her power set uo,  might also suit a buyer looking for a live-aboard.

Forward motion is via a 180hp 6cyl. Ford diesel. 

We know she was built for WWII inner harbour mine patrol use, but never saw service – do we know any of her past, post war and up to 2018. Photo below ex Ken Ricketts dated 1958, when owned by Vince Norton.

CLASSIC YACHT KIATERE – A SEQUEL

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CLASSIC YACHT KIATERE – A SEQUEL

Following on from yesterdays story on the yacht – KIATERE, WW was contacted by Ben Butcher, son of the current owner with an update – reproduced below. The gallery of photos were just too good to add to the existing story so today we have a follow up on Tuesdays story – Enjoy

“Hey guys – In relation to the recent article on Kiatere. 

I grew up sailing and adventuring around the Marlborough Sounds on her. My dad has taken great care of her over the years but sadly we don’t get out on her enough these days. 

She still sits on a mooring in Whatamango Bay, near Picton, and dad still goes out and checks on her regularly . We would love to see her get a few more miles under her belt as she nears her 100th birthday – so yes, still looking to pass her on. 

In the photos thats yours truly at the helm.“

LYNNRAE – CLASSIC WOODEN EX WORKBOAT 

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LYNNRAE – CLASSIC WOODEN EX WORKBOAT 

The 42’ ex workboat LYNNRAE has been popping up on and off the normal 4sale sites for a while, I’m assuming still looking for a new owner.

Her owner has done a lot of work in the conversation to pleasure use, but still very much a blank canvas. Perfect for someone with the basic skills to compete the work.

All of the expensive systems, nice to haves, have been installed so posting interior fit out / cosmetics.

Built in 1968, possibly in Naper, wooden hull, powered by a 200hp Detroit 8v71 diesel engine that gives her a cruising speed of 8 knots.

Her stern says Houhora, so home must be in the Far North. The listing (thanks Ian McDonald) mentions she worked (fishing) the Three Kings Islands and northern waters.

Can anyone tell us more about her past life.

CLASSIC KAURI LAUNCH. – PUTIKI

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CLASSIC KAURI LAUNCH. – PUTIKI

Todays classic wooden launch has  recently popped up on tme (thanks Ian McDonald). Terrible listing, eg so few details but putting that aside with an $8k asking price, PUTIKI could be a great project for the winter. Some boatyards would charge you more than $8k to make that butterfly hatch.

What we know is she is 32’ in length, kauri planked (but sadly f/gased – but maybe thats keeping her a float) and powered by a 80hp 4 cyl. Ford Lees diesel engine. 

Home is currently Kerikeri.

The boat and name is unknown to WW so keen to learn more on her past .

06-05-2025 INPUT ex STEV LITTIN – Putiki was owned by my father Albert Littin while in Port Albert from about 2003 till 2010 and then moved to One Tree Point, Whangarei till sold about 5 years ago to Totara North. Current engine was rebuilt and fitted by Dad to replace the engine that broke a crankshaft and self destructed while fishing on the Kaipara.

Built 1907-10 we believe in Mangawhai. Dad has a picture from I think the 1940’s-50’s taken on the Mahurangi River.

WOODEN LAUNCH – RANGATIRA + I BOUGHT A YACHT

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WOODEN LAUNCH – RANGATIRA + I BOUGHT A YACHT

The wooden launch RANGATIRA recently popped up on tme (thanks Ian McDonald) and reading the listing it sounds like an abandoned vessel forced sale.

34’, kauri hull, Perkins 6 cyl. engine (not working) – that is about all we know other than a $1 reserve. 

Possibly beyond a restoration but surely someone needs some kauri for a project……

I BOUGHT A YACHT

Well a small one, very small eg vintage pond yacht. Another one for the collection. Very good condition.

On the centre cockpit there is a cover (to keep water out – this one actually sails) on the top are the letters ‘RMYC 1923” and two burgees / pennants – refer photo below. My initial thought was ‘Royal Melbourne Yacht Club’ but can’t find any reference to that other than a Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron and they have no reference on their website to those two ‘flags’. Anyone ablate help ID the graphics / yacht.

CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – TAURIMA – A Peek Down Below

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CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – TAURIMA – A Peek Down Below

Todays woody is the 1961 classic launch – TAURIMA. Built from kauri with double diagonal planks. She measures 36’4” in length, with a beam of 10’6” and draws 3’7”. Forward motion is via a 110hp Lees Marine Ford diesel engine that gives her a cruising speed of 6>7 knots. In recent years TAURIMA has enjoyed a ‘rolling restoration’ and appears to be presented in very good condition.

TAURIMA made an appearance on WW back Feb 2017 link below  https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/02/13/24919/ Lots of chat in the comments section on designer / builder – the thinking is possibly based on a Billy Rogers design and a home build.
The interior is a tad cluttered but this is a reflection of her current use eg live-a-board, a big black sack and a few hours would see her looking smarter 🙂

NOTE: the first 5 photos are dated c.1961

STELLA – CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SOS

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20+ years ago

STELLA – CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SOS

Last week Andrew Motte-Harrison commented on one of the stories that he had a old kauri launch ’currently deteriorating behind his farm hay shed’.

Andrew believes she was originally named STELLA and alsp possibly named TOILER at another time. Possibly built c.1910>15 by Lane Bros in Christchurch (thats a new one, was there such a place?). Andrew described STELLA as a line fishing boat.

Andrew also commented that when they had her up at the Nelson Marina, talking to an elderly boat builder up there years ago, he passed on what he understood to be some of her history.  He thought she had been working out of Bluff, Hokitika and perhaps Oban in years past (back then)

As the photos show the boat is in need of some serious TLC, starting with a few hours with a water blaster- inside and out. And maybe a session with a tungsten tipped chainsaw and then a new cabin. Her hull deserves saving.

The last photo was taken  over 20 years ago, before being hauled out.

So southern woodys anyone looking for a project, STELLA is located 20 minutes south of Murchison, approx. 2 hours out of Nelson.

INPUT ex DICK HALL – Built by Ernie lane in Picton for the Boese family with a low cabin and rails instead of bulwarks. Later purchased by well known fishing identity Jimmy Aldridge and converted by Jack Morgan with new wheelhouse, bulwarks and new air-cooled Lister. Jim crayfished mostly outside Tory Channel. Next owner Alex McKenzie from Blenheim who re-named her Toiler but after a few years sold her for a bigger vessel. Fished out of Picton all her life before going to Nelson for pleasure conversion. Her original name was Elaine then Toiler. Never Stella while in Picton

CLASSIC 52’ WOODEN LAUNCH – TRINIDAD – A Peek Down Below + A Call For Expressions Of Interest – SOLD

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CLASSIC 52’ WOODEN LAUNCH – TRINIDAD – A Peek Down Below + A Call For Expressions Of Interest – SOLD

Regular WW readers will recall the owner of TRINIDAD, David Cooke, died in late 2024. David and Barbara were the custodians of this magnificent motor yacht  for over 25 years and the decision has been made to find the next custodian. 

There are only 5 classic craft in New Zealand that I would rate as A1 standard and TRINIDAD is pretty close to the top of the list. None of the other 4 are likely to come on the market in the foreseeable future – these craft only change hands in the 25>50 year time frame e.g once in a generation.

TRINIDAD has benefited from a succession of caring owners that have all maintained her in consistently exceptional condition.

The quality of materials, construction and craftsman ship is evident throughoutand attests to the fact that she has been well loved and cared for by her owners, past and present. Reflected by the fact that she always gathers admiring looks and comments when underway or at anchor.

She presents in suburb condition and retains her original aura, character and pedigree. At the same time careful integration of modern systems and technology ensures the very latest in comfort afloat.
TRINIDAD just ticks all the boxes: • 50’+ • Triple skin kauri planked • Built by John Salthouse, design influences from Colin Wild • Gardner engine • Off shore / NZ circumnavigation history • Fitted out for extended cruising • Diesel cabin heating  • Rigged for motor sailing

And the price – $400,000 – So woodys is a vessel like TRINIDAD on your bucket list – and if the answer is yes or even maybe – now is the time to act. If it’s not you, please forward todays story to friends and colleges that need TRINIDAD in their life.

Initial expressions of interest via email to garethcookenz@gmail.com

SOLD – sub $300k – The bargain of the last decade. New owner named Ian Walters. Anyone know his background ?

CLASSIC EX WORKBOAT – MYRTLE – A Peek Down Below

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CLASSIC EX WORKBOAT – MYRTLE – A Peek Down Below

Todays woody is the 39’ launch – MYRTLE, that started life as a fishing boat. She last appeared on WW back in Nov 2018 – link here https://waitematawoodys.com/2018/11/30/myrtle-2/

At the time we learnt from Harold Kidd that she was launched in Oct/Nov 1913 and was named back then – WHITE HEATHER.

Built using carvel kauri planks, her builder is unknown, lots of speculation in the 2018 WW story.

These days her go forward is via a Fordson 592E diesel engine.

(thanks to Ian McDonald for the tme listing heads up)