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Stories about the restoration of historic boats and vessels in New Zealand.

Kate with the vessel’s former skipper, Charlotte Ebbett.

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Belle of the Bay

Antiques & Classics

By the time Aucklander Kate Farrant turned 30 in September, her 1960s kauri ex-Fullers ferry, the Ba...

22 February 2026

A fresh restart

Boating Clubs & Associations

"She’s gonna be a Tesla on the water!"

20 September 2023

Restoring a Dame

After nearly 90 years of service – and quite a bit of neglect – the 9m Eileen Patricia was in a sorr...

12 August 2019

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