WHAT BECAME OF THE CLASSIC EX GAME BOAT KITTY VANE 

Back in July we ran a story on the 42’ classic ex game launch – KITTY VANE (link below), at the time her owners were seeking to find a new custodian to complete the restoration project https://waitematawoodys.com/2025/07/31/legendary-ex-big-game-wooden-launch-seeks-passionate-new-custodian/

From previous WW stories we learnt that KITTY VANE was  launched in 1956, designed and built by T.C. (Ces) Watson, Laurie Going (father of Hugh Going) worked on her as well. She is named after Katherine (Kitty) Airini Vane, a famous artist from Northland.

She was based at Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club at Tutukaka for many years, under the ownership of the Going family.

Yesterday I was contacted by woody John Dawson who sent in todays photos from her past.

We have two questions :-                                                                                                   # 1 Did KITTY VANE find a new owner and if so can we get an update on the project. # 2 Is the last photo from her launch day