30 WATERLINE
DECEMBER 2012
Tauranga boat back on market
Moana was purchased as a hull and deck from Lanes Motorboat Company on the Tamaki River at Panmure Auckland by Allen Hunter who in 1955 owned a joinery factory at 10th Avenue. He finished Moana’s fitting out at fisherman’s wharf. Moana was operated as a charter vessel and later sold to Russell Poole who also operated Moana as a charter vessel for many years out of Tauranga. In later years Moana was owned by Bill Ridley who was from Auckland but fished out of Tauranga during the game fishing season with Moana, followed by the Ridley family who gave Moana an extensive refit back at Lanes Motor Boat Company. The layout now includes a ¾ berth and
single forward, two singles to each side and a toilet/ shower. The main cabin has an L-shaped settee and table with the galley aft. Moana has caught many a game fish in her day and held many records over the years. Moana is 13 metres length overall, constructed of carvel planked Kauri, with ply and timber topsides. Decks are glassed timber and ply. Moana is powered by a 132hp 6LX Gardner diesel. Stainless steel tanks contain 1000 litres of fuel and 1000 litres of water. The boat has accommodation for seven people, a toilet/shower, fridge, freezer, four burner stove and oven. Moana is also equipped with a holding tank, auto anchoring, an inflatable and outboard, and is game rigged. Electronics include VHF, GPS/plotter, fish
finder, depth sounder, stereo, CD, radar, chain counter. Moana is a large volume heavy displacement vessel presented in nice condition. The vessel would make a great family cruiser/game fisher. Contact Brian Worthington, Gulf Group Marine Brokers Tauranga. On the market for $170,000.