News from Cygnet Wooden Boats April 16, 2021 at 10:33AM

While we often get to work on beautiful wooden boat, some boats stand out more than most, I believe you will agree TAWHIRI is one of the most beautiful of boats! After having her built and almost 40 years of ownership Keith and Maggie have decided that it is time to find a new owner for their beloved TAWHIRI! CWB has been given the privilege of finding TAWHIRI a new owner! 'In 1980 Keith and Maggie Stock visited Smiths Boat Yard in Whangàrei New Zealand to place an order for their new yacht. Built to the Vixen design by John Atkin, TAWHIRI was built from the finest inch and a quarter New Zealand Kauri with laid teak decking and coamings. Below deck the feast of beautiful timber continues with acres of Mahogany and more New Zealand Kauri. TAWHIRI easily handled pole masted gaff rig is so beautiful balanced that even her designer was bemused when Kieth and Maggie decided to fit an Aries self steering wind vane, not needed John Atkin explained, "The boat steers itself. When not under sail TAWHIRI sallys forth under the power of her immaculately maintained 30HP Lister Engine.' From the day of her launching TAWHIRI from stem to stern has been maintained with meticulous attention. TAWHIRI is 35ft on deck with a beam of 10ft. John Atkins Vixen. https://ift.tt/3gcYycr TAWHIRI is offered for sale for $125,000 AU which includes her moorings in Port Cygnet Tasmania where she can currently be viewed. Interested persons can contact Colin Grazules on 0409 414 044 or email colingraz@gmail.com.