Boating New Zealand — February 2018

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heirloom – which happens to be a yacht – for future

generations.

“It’s been a marvellous experience and a lot of fun,” says

Susan Harland-Smith. The relaunching ceremony was an

emotional time, the common thought from several family

members being how pleased Don Harland would have been

seeing the boat looking so good.

In terms of equipment and systems, Plane Jane’s in

considerably better shape now than when she was first

launched and, given a modicum of care and maintenance,

should be around for at least another 42 years. Certainly,

that’s the intention of the Harland-Smiths.

I came away thinking Plane Jane’s a very lucky yacht.

Not only has she been loved by her original owner

for over four decades, she’s just as loved now by his

daughter and son-in-law. Additionally, the son of her

original designer and builder has fully restored her with

integrity and craftsmanship. Given the pride of her

new owners in the end result, it’s hard to see her luck

changing anytime soon.

Plane Jane, a blessed yacht, now anything but plain. BNZ

FAR LEFT The

38hp Nanni diesel

is coupled to a new

shaft and a three-

blade Kiwi prop.

LEFT Plane Jane

in full cry after her

detailed restoration.

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December 2017

CHECK

MPI.GOVT.NZ/CHECK-CLEAN-DRY

CLEAN DRY

FRESHWATER PESTS LIKE DIDYMO AREN’T

THIS OBVIOUS, BUT THEY ARE THIS AWFUL.

Freshwater pests, including didymo and lake snow, could squeeze the

life out of our country’s most precious rivers and lakes. They can be

spread by a single drop of water. Help protect your favourite waterway.

Always CHECK, CLEAN, DRY your boat and any equipment that comes

into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.