Big boys toy

[Marcus E.]

Akarana, a gaff rigged cutter. Built in New Zealand in 1888.
http://www.anmm.gov.au/webdata/resource ... karana.pdf

 

[AlbertTRAL]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Blow-in]

Shes lovely and so are the photos. I love those wide side decks and a true deep cockpit - so much better than most modern boats where the cabin roof has been extended to close to the 'edges' to increase head room below at the expense of safety on deck. I'll read-up on her when I have some time but she must have been built for a wealthy gentleman.

Richard

 

[Genster]

Fantastic work Marcus

 

[lensman]

Marcus,

Excellent set of photo's

David

 

[amarverma]

Hi Marcus

Well exposed without losing the highlights especially in the first photo, I like the textures and sharpness in the others!
Exceptional work !!!

VBW

Amar

 

[Tom Caldwell]

Comes with tidy ropes.

Lots of skill there at a high point in wooden boat building. Just to show that good boats could be built in what was still a very new country in using western boat building traditions.

Images well caught, was the boat on display?

Tom

 

[Marcus E.]

Thanks for all your comments guys, very encouraging.

Richard, my preference is also for the older style craft, onus on style!...A wealthy owner, no doubt.
Yes Tom, the boat was on display in the walk-in section (no charge). Image number 5 here:
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=10687

 

[olyz]

Fantastic 'toy', well captured!
Christian

 

[quester]

Beautiful photography Marcus! Tempting, but still will not convince me to prefer being on water than on land....