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CLASSIC MASON CLIPPER – CAPRI V – Check Out The Trailer

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CLASSIC MASON CLIPPER – CAPRI V – Check Out The Trailer

Todays story is more about the amazing trailer that we see in the video of the Mason Clipper- CAPRI V launching at the recent Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Parade. It’s believed that there is only one other trailer left working like it. Considering the design of the trailer is nearly 50 years old it must have been something back then. I wonder why it never took off else where.

Owner Phil Davidson commented that CAPRI V was built in 1978 and her original owner was Graham Lincoln. In the last photo ex the Mason Clipper FB page we see the craft at the Auckland Boat Show. Graham Lincoln’s son told Phil that she won some award at the show.

CAPRI V is powered by a 1996 350hp Chev V8 with Volvo Penta gear drive.

Phil is the seventh owner and she mainly spends her time on Taupo Tarawera and Lake Rotoiti. In the 2nd photo above CAPRI V is seen in Honeymoon Bay on Lake Rotoiti.

LAKE ROTOITI 2025 CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT PARADE – PART #2 THE PICNIC

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LAKE ROTOITI 2025 CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT PARADE – PART #2 THE PICNIC

Today again thanks to Scott Johnson we experience the post Parade picnic at Wairau Bay. Where after the formalities of the Parade, the skippers and crew get to relaxed and have a waterside party. 

The venue being a lake (no tide) means that the craft can all nudge into the bank and everyone gets to meet, chat and swap boating stories.

Enjoy the gallery of photos – if you missed Mondays story where we featured the Parade – link here https://waitematawoodys.com/2025/02/24/lake-rotoiti-2025-classic-wooden-boat-parade-part-1-the-parade/

LAKE ROTOITI 2025 CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT PARADE – PART #1 THE PARADE

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LAKE ROTOITI 2025 CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT PARADE – PART #1 THE PARADE

Today thanks to Scott Johnson we get a look at the 2025 Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Parade — stunning, weather and photos that matched the wooden craft.

The day began with the traditional three cannon blasts, signaling the start of a flotilla of 80 classic and wooden boats gliding across the lake – lead out by Teheka Whaka.

Spectators gathered along the Okere arm shore, enjoying a live commentary from the commodore, who shared insights into the history and craftsmanship of these beautiful vessels. The weather was perfect, making for a truly memorable day on the water.

The parade concluded with a picnic and games at Wairau Bay, where the skippers and crew relaxed and celebrated another fantastic year of this cherished tradition.

Enjoy the gallery of photos & remember – click on photos to enlarge ;-)- On Wednesday we will have part two – the lake side picnic.