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GAY DAWN

The 34′ Lidgard designed bridge decker, built by Bill Waters 1953. Very similar to Monterey & like Monterey started out with varnished coaming, have to say I think they suit her (& Monterey) better than the paint.

12-01-2016 Photos below from during the build & launching period c1947>1953.

Note refer comments section for more details on her past

(L>R) Bill & Bryan Waters c1947/48
Gay Dawn building
Gay Dawn building
Gay Dawn building
Gay Dawn building
Gay Dawn launch day
Gay Dawn just launched c1953 Okahu Bay

Gay Dawn

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Gay Dawn

GAY DAWN – My late parents Ralph & Wyn Ricketts boat 1956 to 1970 is already well documented by me on the CYA Launch forum, link below. Refer there for info in “The Real Gay Dawn Story,” which I wrote to dispel many myths & much misinformation about this beautiful unspoiled example of a classic boat.
photo & copy ex Ken Ricketts

http://classicyacht.org.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2084