PROJECTS
Projects
Each project page shows the boat, her starting condition, the owner’s objective, the important technical decisions, the work undertaken and the result. Where possible, the story continues beyond launch to show the boat back in use.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Selected projects
The first selected case studies show the boat and her significance, the starting condition, the owner’s objective, key decisions, work undertaken, outcome and life afterwards.
LOGAN BROS · 1905
Rawhiti
A six-year restoration of a 54-foot triple-skin kauri cutter, returning her to a flush deck, full gaff rig and active A-class racing.
YNGVE HOLM · 1923
Vivi
A Swedish 30-square-metre yacht restored in New Zealand between 2002 and 2004.
ARCH LOGAN DESIGN · 1934
Little Jim
A 42-foot 10-inch triple-skin kauri Bermudan cutter refitted to remain active on the Hauraki Gulf.
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LOGAN BROS · 1905
Rawhiti
A six-year restoration of a 54-foot triple-skin kauri cutter, returning her to a flush deck, full gaff rig and active A-class racing.
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FAIRLIE YACHT SLIP · 1960
Impala
A 39-foot Bermudan sloop, built with carvel teak planking over laminated kauri and recovered after approximately 25 years ashore.
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ARCH LOGAN DESIGN · 1934
Little Jim
A 42-foot 10-inch triple-skin kauri Bermudan cutter refitted to remain active on the Hauraki Gulf.
VIEW REFITYNGVE HOLM · 1923
Vivi
A Swedish 30-square-metre yacht restored in New Zealand between 2002 and 2004.
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ASTI V · PICCOLO · NANCY
The International Sixes
Restoration work on three International Six Metres by Morgan Giles, William Fife and Olin Stephens.
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BRIN WILSON DESIGN · 1970s
Chiloe
A three-skin kauri sloop fitted with a new deck at Brookes Boatbuilders in 2007.
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LUKE DESIGN · GAFF YAWL
Cormorant
A traditional gaff yawl renewed through substantial framing and structural work.
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Delphine
An East Coast One Design restored across the hull, internal structure and interior.
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PORTUGUESE BEACH BOAT
Froggie
A traditional working boat restored by Brookes Boatbuilders in 1989–90.
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BUILT · 1949
Turakina
A post-war New Zealand wooden yacht assessed and structurally refitted in 2011.
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LOGAN · 1894
Waitangi
Traditional mast repair completed in 2005 for one of New Zealand’s significant Logan yachts.
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MORGAN GILES · 1930
Asti V
An International Six Metre, formerly Saxon and sail number GBR 61, restored by Peter Brookes and Ross Perkins in Britain.
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WILLIAM FIFE · 1932
Piccolo
An International Six Metre restored across her framing, deck structure, cockpit and finish.
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OLIN STEPHENS · 1932
Nancy
Structural and deck restoration of an early Olin Stephens International Six Metre.
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WEST SOLENT ONE DESIGN (W BOAT) · W1
Arrow
Arrow is W1, a West Solent One Design restored by Peter Brookes after being found on the Hamble in altered cruising form and returned to active racing.
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