NORWIND – Can We Help Locate This Wooden Boat

Yesterday WW was contacted by Jan Berber who is trying to uncover what became of her father’s classic wooden launch. The launch was named Norwind, 36’ in length , made from kauri and slept six. Some intel that Jan has some recall on – she may have had outriggers originally and sailed out of Tutukaka. Her engine possibly a Fordson diesel that gave her a cruising speed of 8 knots. She was sold in the early to mid 1970’s. Jan’s father’s name was Max Greg and he owned Norwind in the 1960’s, during this time she was moored at Westhaven, Auckland.
Jan recalls that when purchased she had painted coamings but Max stripped all the paint off and restored her back to the beautiful kauri.

So woodys – cast your mind back 50+ years – does anyone recall Norwind and can we learn what became of her. Jan would love to hear that she is still afloat.