KARAKIA
Karakia is another classic woody that Jason Prew recently spotted at Motuopa Marina, Lake Taupo. She was designed and built by Roy Parris in 1968, but as they say – has had some work 😉
24′ in length, powered by a Sole 34hp diesel engine. To have a peek down below , click this WW link https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/10/01/karakia/
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SERENE
The 36’ Roy Parris designed and built launch – Serene last appeared on WW back in Oct 2014, link below for lots of photos and details. https://waitematawoodys.com/2014/10/03/serene/
Over the CV-19 lockdowns Serene’s owner Tom Lindesay gave the launch a birthday, work included new flooring, whilst ‘new’ to the boat, the wood is actually ‘young’ totara aged between 80 and 100 years. Tom commented that the trees were cut on a sustainable basis and that you are allowed to harvest 10% of a stand mainly on farming land. There has been a lot of totata planted over the last 20 years. The wooden boat business is going to need it, because there will be nothing else left. It would best used for inside work.
Tom made the two back hatches from sheep grating recycled from under a woodshed, the wood is heart matai and totara. The steering device is made from bits of the old flooring and turned on the lathe.
Great to see that Serene is going well and the old 6-354 Perkins is still doing the job 🙂
The top photo was taken by Dean Wright in the Bay of Islands in Jan 2021
Mooching Around Devonport Yacht Club + 30Yr Flash Back
The photos above were taken by Glenn Martin at the DYC yard early in the week while out and about on a lockdown bike ride.When I was a member I used to refer to the DYC as the best little yacht club in New Zealand, still is, but they were a tad averse to stepping into the real world when it came to membership criteria. But its a private club, so they can do whatever they want 🙂 From top to bottom:
(L) Seafarer – 1963, John Brooke – https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/11/25/seafarer-2/ (R) Lady Mary – Roy Parris – https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/09/03/lady-mary/
Castaway – 1947, Dick Lang- https://waitematawoodys.com/?s=Castaway&submit=Search
Ladybird – 1949, Bert Woollacout – https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/04/05/ladybird-splashes/
30+ Year Americas Cup Flash Back
Things are getting a wee bit crazy in the household, spent way too long today looking for some long lost (I put it away for safe keeping) unframed art work. During the hunt I unearthed a tube of Americas Cup posters, all in good condition and ether A1 or A2 size and most on good quality stock. 30>35 years ago in another life, I was doing marketing for the NZ Challenge, so ‘acquired’ a few items. One day I’ll find a home for them.
WAIKARO Emerges From The Beauty Parlour
Over the lock-down / winter period the owners of Waikaro have given her a facelift. She was built in 1978 by Roy Parris as a 30’+ work boat for a Great Barrier family. She was ’saved’ from a slow death out there by master craftsman boat builder Geoff Bagnall, who re-modeled her cabin and cockpit and created one of the most practical, live-able 30’ launches I have seen.Power is via a 120hp Ford diesel and Waikaro has all the accessories to make cruising a breeze – remote capstan, hot shower (stern), stand-alone toilet/head, permanent double berth, solar charging, duckboard bait tank and more. Her owners have had her for 15 years and during this period Geoff Bagnall has overseen her maintenance programme.She returned to the water last week after a repaint, anti-fouling and varnish refresh.
And if you haven’t already guessed it – yes Waikaro is for sale and would be the best value for money woody on the market. Marina / mooring access available by negotiation. So woodys if you and the family want to be on the water this Christmas – contact waitematawoodys@gmail.com
More photos below from last months relaunch.
25-05-2022 UPDATE – Post selling ,her new owners have been undertaking some differed maintenance and giving her a birthday, which has included a bow-thruster and trip to the Milford Slipway beauty parlour for a Jason Prew paint job (JPPJ) and a splash of varnish – well done JP and Cam for convincing the owners to add the bling 🙂
26-05-2022 UPDATE – first coat is on, looking very swanky 😉
28-05-2022 More paint & the first few coats of Uroxsys
14-06-2022 Getting close to relaunch day
John Spencer Book Winner
The winner was Kerry Alexander – with the 68’ New World
Lots of answers submitted for Buccaneer at 73’, but John didn’t build her, and Infidel was 61’8”
Buying or Selling a Classic Boat
Without sounding too much like the late Jacinda Ardern (“be kind”) – when people ask me about classic wooden boat ownership, I normally say that owning a woody has a positive effect on your life i.e. you end up forging a life you don’t need to escape from.
So woodys in the interest of your mental well being listed below a sample of some of the boats that are currently berthed at the virtual Wooden Boat Bureau Sales Marina. There are others for sale, some owners request privacy. To read more about the Wooden Boat Bureau – click https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/12/01/wooden-boat-bureau-advice-for-buyers-and-sellers/
The Wooden Boat Bureau is uniquely placed to offer impartial, up-to-date market information and objective advice to both sellers and buyers. So if you are looking for a wooden boat or considering selling – email us at waitematawoodys@gmail.com
Or call Alan Houghton 027 660 9999
SELECTION ONLY – 50% of Listing Are Private
LADY MARGARET 🔻 38′ 1955 Deacon- Asking Price +/- $100k
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2026/09/14/classic-wooden-launch-lady-margaret-4sale/
ASTROLINDA🔻 34’6″ 1966 Athol Burns Motorsailer- Asking Price TBA
Learn more –https://waitematawoodys.com/2026/09/09/classic-motor-sailer-astrolinda-4sale/
WINSOME II🔻 36′ 1923 William Hand- Asking Price +/- $40k
Learn more – https://waitematawoodys.com/2026/07/06/classic-wooden-launch-winsome-ii-maude-t-latex-4sale/
ATHENA🔻 48′ 1962 Des Donovan – Asking Price $102k
Learn more – https://waitematawoodys.com/2025/01/30/classic-wooden-launch-athena/
MARGARET ANNE 🔻 45′ 1960 Oliver & Gilpin – Asking Price TBA
Learn more – https://waitematawoodys.com/2025/11/10/classic-42-launch-margaret-anne-4sale/
MAHANUI 🔻42′ 1977 T Atkinson – Asking Price – TBA
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/10/28/classic-42-sports-cruiser-mahanui/
ROMANCE II🔻36′ 1919 Bailey & Lowe – Price by negotiation
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/11/20/quick-classic-launch-4sale-romance-ii/
KURANGI🔻35′ 1960 Builder tbc- Asking Price – TBA
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/10/06/kurangi-2/
RESTLESS 🔻40′ 1920 Alden/Tercel – Asking price – TBA
Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/03/19/restless/
SOLD – Selection below, some names withheld at seller / buyer request:
ADONIS 45′ – Owen Woolley – 1965 launch
ALLERGY 58′ 1985 Denis Ganley / Pete Culler – Motor sailer
AROHANUI 48’ – Donovan/Hacker – 1965 launch
ATHENA 25′ c.1950 Couldrey launch
AWARIKI 32′ 1967 Owen Woolley launch
BALLERINA 28′ – Lidgard – 1951 launch
BONDI BELLE 45′ 1901 CHARLES BAILEY JNR.
CAPLIN 35′ – Anderson & Sons (UK) 1937/8 -Gaff Yawl yacht
CASTAWAY 33’ – Dick Lang – 1947 launch
CENTAURUS 42’ – Bailey & Sons – 1967 launch
KAILUA 36’ – Salthouse – 1960/1 launch
KOKORU 39’ – Jack Morgan – 1960 launch
KOTARE 24’ – Kingfisher Boats – 1954 launch
LADY ADELAIDE 35’ – Dick Lang – 1922 launch
LADY PAMELA 59’ – Pelin Warrior – 1986 launch
MAHANUI 42’ – Keith Atkinson – 1977 launch
MANA-NUI 39′ 1913 Harvey & Lang
MANURERE 43” 1937 Miller & Tunnage –
MATAROA 36′ Joe Slattery 1928 launch
MONTEREY 33’6” 1946 Lidgard bridge-decker launch
NGARO 45’ – Lidgard – 1953 launch
NGARUNUI 48′ 1959 Jim Young motor-sailer
PIRATE 42’ – Leone Warne – 1938 launch
POCO LENTO 33’ – Roy Parris/Bagnall – 1979 launch
RANUI 48’ 1948 Lidgard
WAIKARO 33’ – Roy Parris/Bagnall – 1978 launch
WAIMIGA 36’ – Robertson Boatbuilders – 1968 launch
SEA FEVER 34′ Salthouse – 1958 launch
SEQUOIA 36′ 1938 Lewis McLeod launch
SHALOM 48’ – Keith Atkinson – 1973 launch
SILENS 38′ Harvey & Lang 1912 launch
TARANUI 36′ 1965 John Gladden Motor-salier
VANESSA 48′ 2005 Robbie Roberts Passage Motor Yacht
Waipeke
Aveline
PARUA BAY WOODYS
