READY

We leave tomorrow the 2nd of December for our trip south to Stewart Island ans return. Down the East coast and up the West coast.We plan on stopping and playing tourist and exploring Captain Cook,s route. We have a full load of diesel on of 1850 litres.
Will post the odd foto here, but  daily on Facebook-Gary J. Underwood join me there....

JOLI BOAT

picked this up from BOAT BITS web site the other day and it caught my eye as a very clever use of space. Four berth 20ft canal cruiser, tho would be a bit crowded with four on a wet day. Maybe a couple wiyh overnite guests.

MEOLA FOR SALE

Pretty sure I posted a foto of Meola befor . But now for sale. View more details on WWW,waitematawoodies.com

WANGANUI

At Whangaparpara, Great barrier Is. Been on the beach here for at least 12 years. The tide goes in and out now, so I guess she will stay!

FIRST CAR

I know not much to do with Mason Bay. But trying a new upload! Bear with me please.
It is/was a 1929 Ford Model A Tudoor. Bought for 20 pounds with my mate in 1967 I think.We drove to Auckland from here in Wellington in Jan for the NZ Grande Prix. 400 m each way.

EMMA GOLDMAN

Emma Galdman was one of the two Alice Alakwes built on Marthas Vineyard. Emma had a stayed H28  rig. Here she is in the Carribean in happier times. Lost in mid Atlantis some years ago. Sad.

DONNA MARIE

For sale nz$175k Gardner diesel, ownd by Shipwright and in perfect order.Located Bay Of Islands NZ

JULEEN

Always liked this little deadrise sharpy.Some may even call her a scow.28 feet or so with a cosy cabin with more or less headroom.Motor up forward in the foc'sle.For sale in the Bay of Islands NZ.

CASILDA

Back in 1978 I sailed to Tasmania in a 56ft yacht called UTIEKAH 111 which I had restored in NZ .Robyn and I decided to settle in Tassie and found a 108 ac Island called Huon Is at the mouth of the Huon River. We sold UTIEKAH and in part payment we aquired CASILDA the last sailing wet-well crayboat and a 42 pot licience.I fished with Chas as skipper around the south and west coasts, setting pots from a 14ft al dinghy.Later sold to 2 brothers for $A26k.
B and I visited Tasmania a few years ago and spied her in Constitution Dock for sale.$A365k.The pot licience had been sold for 3.5mil.! oh well I have done a few things in the meantime.
I must say she was in very good condition.

SPINDRIFT  Not sure if I have posted this new design of mine befrore. 10 m ocean capable low powered motor boat. Aft wheelhouse, in fact the passages are all conned from aft. There are 2 sea berths,a galley and chart table. forward of the well deck is the luxurios in port accommodation with shower toilet and double berth. Sheet ply construction. Power is 36 hp on 3.14 red.

Tacking dual the day after the Waikare regatta. Near is LUDIQUE 28ft schooner and SHANTY 28ft yawl.Opua in the background.

SUMMER CRUISING 2014-15

Been out cruising since the beginning of December. Now back in port for resuply.Had both daughters and Husbands and two lots of guests from USA.The new waychdog is MISSY a schipperke cross with a bichon.Richie calls her his Covergirl! Mason Bay going perfectly.Even solved one small annoying leak.