I'm now the proud owner of a Seagull outboard - the Vespa for boats; Stylish, reliable, and a bit heavier than their modern counterparts.This one's a Silver Century long shaft. At 6HP, it should do for Shemara
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Vital Statistics
LOA 23’ 6”
LWL 18’ 5”
Beam 7’ 5”
Draft 4’ 0”
Displacement 2.5 Tons
Working Sail Area 275 Sq Feet
Designer: Roydon Thomas
Builder: Frank Ballinger
Hull material: 1” NZ Kauri carvel on Jarrah.
Mast and Spars: Douglas Fir (known in NZ as “Oregon”)
Date and place built: Wellington, New Zealand. 1958
Shemara is old but has good bones. Most of the work is in replacing corroded bits and pieces and prettying her up a little at a time. This blog might be of interest or it may not, mostly it is a record of work done and trips. It will be picture –heavy.
LWL 18’ 5”
Beam 7’ 5”
Draft 4’ 0”
Displacement 2.5 Tons
Working Sail Area 275 Sq Feet
Designer: Roydon Thomas
Builder: Frank Ballinger
Hull material: 1” NZ Kauri carvel on Jarrah.
Mast and Spars: Douglas Fir (known in NZ as “Oregon”)
Date and place built: Wellington, New Zealand. 1958
Shemara is old but has good bones. Most of the work is in replacing corroded bits and pieces and prettying her up a little at a time. This blog might be of interest or it may not, mostly it is a record of work done and trips. It will be picture –heavy.
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