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Korawai - more details here https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/09/13/korawai-an-update/

Also in the photo the majestic Lady Crossley - details here
https://waitematawoodys.com/2014/02/03/lady-crossley-4/

Ok - I'm going to be the one to ask the big question - here we go.......... is this thread about pulling a boat apart or is it a restoration story............ I'm confused. Just putting it out there...

Enjoy https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/02/07/lake-rotoiti-2023-parade-of-classic-wooden-boats-150-photos/

Chris - I too use an iPhone 12Pro for 90% of what I snap / film - an amazing piece of kit. I'm not embarrassed to say the 12pro is a better photographer than I am, some days I look at the photo and...

wow that was a great photo essay - many thanks for sharing. Can I ask what you use camera/phone for the photos?
kind regards Alan - in Auckland NZ

I have been enjoying the vicarious cruise so much, thank you for sharing, I know the effort that it all takes. Interested to know what you are shooting on - camera or phone, and what model?Best...

Check out the New Zealand 2022 classic and wooden parade -link below to 120+ photos from the day

Next 24 hrs https://waitematawoodys.com/
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New Zealand’s Biggest Classic Woody Weekend - 130+ photos 104056Mahurangi Regatta 2022 - the best woody event in in New Zealand - link below to over 130 classic wooden boat photos ...

NEW ZEALAND - HERRESHOFF STEAM LAUNCH - UPDATE

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Back in 2014 we did a great story on the 34’ Herreshoff replica steam launch that Chris McMullen was building, back then it had been 30...

Thanks for that - strange they were working :-) Alan

2021 LAKE ROTOITI - NEW ZEALAND - CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT PARADE - 175+ PHOTOS & VIDEOS


Close to 80 classic and wooden craft of all shapes and sizes - power, sail, oar and steam participated in...

I'll email you hi res photos John. I caught up with the boy and +1 & 1/2 on board My Girl at Slipper Island on Saturday afternoon - he was very chipper. Alan

I only have the old modulink email...

New Zealand’s 2021 Mahurangi Regatta - 196 Wooden BoatsNo lock-down in NZ :-) Need a woody break? Check out the biggest collection of wooden boats afloat in NZ. waitematawoodys.com


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Hopefully corrected now. Thanks for the heads up :-)

Woody Summer Cruise - New Zealand - 40+ Boating Photos

Just back from our xmas - new year summer cruise. Check out below - guaranteed to lift your spirits and improve the outlook :-) Enjoy

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Classic New Zealand Woody Weekend - 60+ Classic Wooden Boat Photos

Next 24 hr Link. https://waitematawoodys.com/


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Too regal for you :-)

New Zealand Wooden Boatbuilders Yard Visit - 8 Classics, 50+ photos

Next 24hrs. https://waitematawoodys.com
After that https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/11/02/wooden-boat-yard-visit-50-photos/
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You kept the extra hp quiet ....... :-) Note to handicapper needed. And will there be an engine box this time?

Classic New Zealand Wooden Boat Winter Cruise


Todays link https://waitematawoodys.com/Tomorrow's link https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/08/10/classic-wooden-boat-cruise-72-photos/


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More photos from the function here. https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/07/20/1895-bailey-gaff-cutter-ida-launch-celebration/

No interview today? Are they starting again, or finished?

Another great chat session - loved the yard tour. Keep them coming :-)

New Zealand Classic Yacht Regatta Photo Gallery - 100+ photos and videos

Over the last 3 days, the Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand have been running its annual classic yachting event on...

Check out New Zealand's, 2020 Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade. 150+ photos
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Fantastic long weekend at the Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand. Check out the 200+ classic wooden boats photos here...

A wee tip - compress the impeller with a cable tie, when 1/2 in, cut the tie and push it all the way in :-)

Whats that to the right of the tree on the bank? lookalike a coffin :-)

Check out the incredible photo essay of the restoration here. https://www.mcnshipwrights.com/eileen-patricia.html

Launching of Eileen Patrica - 1933 classic New Zealand motor boat

Sunday in Auckland NZ, saw another magnificent woody being launched after a 4 year restoration.
Check out the link below to...

I'm with Garret - pipes for a super king size berth :-)

Nothing wrong with good old fashioned linseed oil putty

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20th Lake Rotoiti, South Island, New Zealand - Antique & Classic Boat Show - 200+ Classic Wooden Boat Photos. Enjoy :-)

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More photos (x37) here from Day 1 of the NZ Classic Yacht Regatta. Enjoy https://waitematawoodys.com

Lake Rotoiti New Zealand Classic & Wooden Boat Parade – 2019 Photo Gallery - 80 photos - enjoy

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Final - Part 3 of the Festival photo gallery , added today - another 90+ photos & video. Enjoy
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300+ new photos of the festival added www.waitematawoodys.com

Huge weekend in Hobart, Australia. Miles & miles of classic wooden boats on display and a float.
Check out over 200 photo vies & videos here https://waitematawoodys.com

After 24hrs - use this...

MAHURANGI REGATTA 2019 - The biggest & best classic wooden boat regatta in New Zealand - 90+ photos

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Yes- Raindance on the left & Lady Gay on the right. LG is designed & built in 1935 by one of NZ's best boat builders- Colin Wild. You can see & read more on her here...

Kiwi Summer / New Year Cruise Photo Gallery – 70+ Classic Wooden Boats

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After 14/01/2019 - use the link below
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Here you go 60+ photos (& videos) from the launch of Jason's MY GIRL + PACIFIC - two wooden classics splashed on the same day, same slipway. Enjoy :-)

Lew - if you are still hanging out here - you...

2018 Lake Rotoiti NZ Classic & Wooden Boat Parade 240 Photos

Just back from the Lake Rotoiti NZ Classic & Wooden Boat Parade weekend, check out over 240 photos at the link below. Enjoy

Alan...

Mahurangi Regatta - New Zealands' Biggest Wooden Boat Event - 100+ Sail & MotorBoat Photos

Last weekend the weather gods smiled & the annual Mahurangi Regatta saw 100's of New Zealand's best...

LAUGHING LADY - 1949 33’ USA LUDERS COMMUTER / SPORT MOTOR BOAT REFURBISHED IN NEW ZEALAND

40+ photos from the relaunch day + likes to restoration process. Enjoy . Alan Houghton...

Lake Rotoiti New Zealand - Classic & Wooden Boat Parade - 160+ photos to view

I have just returned from the 2017 Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Parade, almost a perfect weekend - beautiful...

Sad but good story.
Neil sold Gleam, but the buyer was the grandson of the designer/ builder / first owner , so its a happy ending. Neil still has his Townson & was at the Regatta :-)

New Zealands Biggest On-the-water Wooden Boating Event - Mahurangi Regatta 120+ Photos

The last weekend in January in NZ sees the largest number of wooden classics assembled in one spot, gather...