Simon 6 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Does anyone know the story about he small white classic keeler that has sunk on its mooring in the SE corner of Okahu Bay? It has been down there a couple of weeks I would guess. It had been somewhat neglected for some time as the mast had come down and was laid across the deck. Seems a shame a little classic with great lines should be dying this way. Anyone have any information? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 97 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 On the ramp now with some fulla working on the hull Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 That looks like it is/was a Mullet boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 That looks like it is/was a Mullet boat. A classic Mullet Boat for sure and the brutal market reality is it that it is junk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boatworks 23 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 It was Vagrant, and she’s been saved - trucked to Whangateau to be repaired 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saturday Night Special Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 On The Sand At the Boatyard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 392 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Doesn’t look like junk to me. Dry the old girl out and give her some love voila she could well be around in another 50 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 375 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I agree, a great looking boat. If she hadn't found a home I'd have offered my yard/shed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 6 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Thanks for all the updates guys and great to hear she will be saved. I had admired her lines for some time and it would have been a shame if that had been the end .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNG 44 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hardly junk, she would come up alright with a bit of sustained love. Shes only 20 odd feet so the project is not that massive. However you would need to be a committed wooden boat owner to take her on. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 392 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 https://boatingnz.co.nz/articles/the-origins-of-the-mullet-boat/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Priscilla II 392 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 KM, all that glitters is not gold. Here is a rescued shitter that will now outlast many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 392 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 "Look at Orakei, which I believe is Maori for 'dead and dieing shitboxes', " Crikey KM it was Maori language week only a few moons ago what were you doing, obviously not paying attention. Orakei: a place of adorning, beautifying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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