Mataroa | A 1928 Timeless Wooden Launch Restored
Meet Mataroa — a 1928 wooden launch designed by the legendary Joe Slattery. Built for elegance, speed, and timeless style, she’s survived almost 100 years of life on New Zealand’s waterways. You won’t believe the transformation — and the history behind this incredible classic launch
Another full restoration in our Whitford shed, including structural repairs, a new boarding platform, bowsprit and anchoring system. Full cabintop, deck and hull paint and new cabin side varnish.


















