Built in 1968, this Brin Wilson 49 belongs to New Zealand's golden era of launch building. She stretches 14.98 metres, with a 4.78 metre beam and 1.2 metre draft, giving her the kind of volume and stability you don't find in modern production boats. The Brin Wilson name still carries weight among Kiwi builders, known for solid timber construction, graceful lines and the seakeeping that comes from genuine Pacific cruising pedigree.
Below decks, three cabins give good accommodation for family cruising or coastal getaways, with joinery that reflects proper timber craftsmanship. She sits confidently in the water, built for comfortable long-range passages rather than short sprints. Based in Auckland, she's ready for her next owner to put her back to work, cruising the Hauraki Gulf, heading north to the Bay of Islands, or simply turning heads at the marina.
At NZD $520,000, this is a chance to own a piece of New Zealand's maritime history, for buyers who value timber construction and classic design over anything mass-produced. Boats like this, in original condition, don't come up often.
