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Lillian

Lillian – designed by Collings & Bell 1920 (tbc)

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The steam ship Romany

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March 16, 2013 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

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Kahurangi – designed by Arthur Robb, built by Percy Vos 1952

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Seafever at Mahurangi Jan 2013 – designed by Bob Salthouse 1959

Seafever at Onetangi Oct 2014 – Labour weekend

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Sea Fever

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Posted in 1950's, CYA Boat, Launches Tagged Bob Salthouse, Seafever 1 Reply

Ronaki, Sierra, John Dory

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Ronaki, Sierra, John Dory

Ronaki, Sierra & John Dory at the viaduct

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Pleasure Lady

Pleasure Lady

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Little Hinemoa 1

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Little Hinemoa 1

Little Hinemoa 1

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Jolly Roger

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Lady Crossley – designed by Colin Wild 1947

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March 15, 2013 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

Posted in 1940's, CYA Boat, Launches Tagged Colin Wild, Lady Crossley 6 Replies

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Raiona – designed by Joe Slattery in 1919

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March 15, 2013 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

Posted in 1920's, CYA Boat, Launches Tagged Alcestis, Joe Slattery, Raiona 1 Reply

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