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CLASSIC WOODEN MOTOR SAILER – TAIMARINO – A Peek Down Below

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CLASSIC WOODEN MOTOR SAILER – TAIMARINO – A Peek Down Below

Last Wednesday we ran story on TAIMARINO – Link here https://waitematawoodys.com/2025/10/29/can-we-learn-more-about-the-classic-wooden-boat-taimarino/

As a result of Wednesdays story Dean Wright pointed me in the direction of the photos you see today. Same name, now slightly different e.g its been sliced in two – now TAI MARINO.

What we have learnt is that she is 40’ in length, built c.1968 by Kingfisher Boats in Tauranga, originally for game fishing.Kauri carvel planked hull.

Currently powered by a 120hp Ford (Lees) engine that gives her a cruising speed of 8 knots.

CAN WE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT – TAIMARINO

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CAN WE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT – TAIMARINO

Woody John Dawson recently unearthed the top black-and-white photo of the classic wooden boat TAIMARINO. The image appeared in an old article on big game fishing and immediately caught his eye. John’s detective work led him to Paul Wilson, who kindly sent through the colour photograph above. Paul also mentioned that TAIMARINO was possibly built by Bill Visser in the late 1960s. And that, woodys, is where the trail currently ends. Can anyone help fill in the gaps in TAIMARINO’s story? Any background on her design, builder, or early adventures would be greatly appreciated.

A SAD NOTE – Yesterday I learned of the passing of Bruce Tantrum – a true enthusiast and long-time supporter of the New Zealand classic wooden boating movement.
R.I.P. Bruce — your passion and knowledge will be greatly missed on the waterfront.

Bruce Tantrum – MV Menai