Aorangi 1949 ex commercial
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Aorangi 1949 ex commercial
Closed: Thu 17th Jul, 5:48pm
Make: Other
Model: ShipBuilders Auckland
Hull type: Wooden
Length: 18 Metres (59.03 Feet)
Year: 1949
Engine Make: 2x Gardner 6LXB
Engine type: Inboard
Boat Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, NZ
Description
This is Aorangi. 1st launched in 1949 and built by Ship Builders Auckland
Buy now includes the mooring in tauranga Harbour Auction is vessel only and has the option of renting/leasing the mooring
Aorangi is 18m and 55ton of ocean going greatness. She can handle almost any seas and has a massive reputation in the nz fishing industry as a true lady of the sea.
With a verry solid Kauri hull in graet condition Twin screw with 2x Gardner 6LXB engines 180hp each an approximately 15lL per hour each 20ton fish hold or very large cargo hold Heaps of deck room Verry large bellow deck gally to be refined how ever you like. 800L fresh water capacity 5000L fuel capacity 4-5 person accommodation up front Flushing toilet Lots of mechanical work has been don to get her up and running.
Questions & Answers
Please note. Was in the process of editing the listing, but bids were made before I could finish. Port engine running well. Starboard engine is currently not holding oil. I have a replacement sump that needs minnor repairs before fitting Mooring rent $70 per week Or 2 months to remove from the mooring Viewing is suggested Extra photos can be emailed Seller comment Thursday, 19 June 2025 Do you have any pics of interior?and would email help? maxrate (1 • 8:18 pm, Thu, 19 Junsjorshoogenboom at outlook thatguy50 (304 • Thursday, 19 June 2025For pics please ask sjorshoogenboom at outlook dot com Seller comment Thursday, 19 June 2025 Hi is the mooring available for purchase? phillsmarine (371 • 11:20 am, Fri, 20 JunYes at extra cost thatguy50 (304 • Friday, 20 June 2025Hi there, if ok for more pics of interior: rusvaoiva.hotmail.com grassnine7 (109 • 8:41 pm, Fri, 20 JunSe my details top of comments thatguy50 (304 • Friday, 20 June 2025Hi how much is the Mooring ? sunsnow (175 • 9:35 pm, Fri, 20 JunThe mooring is rite on the strand in tauranga and 1 of the largest moorings in the harbor $25k for the mooring thatguy50 (304 • Friday, 20 June 2025can send more pictures of insider ? is there much rot in the hull looking for tow boat for 3,000 miles there and back ?will ring roy2022 (13 • 7:05 am, Sat, 21 JunSee my comment at top of questions for pics thatguy50 (304 • Saturday, 21 June 2025Can you add internal photos please ljs4440 (184 • 8:46 pm, Sat, 21 JunSee contact info at top of comments thatguy50 (304 • Saturday, 21 June 2025hello trader who is man sitting on the for deck of the trawler he looks like my dad was his first name ben just wondering thank you mokimoki2 (206 • 1:40 am, Sat, 28 JunSorry I don't know. That we'll before my time 😁 thatguy50 (304 • Saturday, 28 June 2025Hi whats her cruise speed at that fuel burn of 30 l/hr please brucegg (65 • 7:53 pm, Sun, 29 Jun8-9 knots thatguy50 (304 • Sunday, 29 June 2025Hi, how long since boat was on hard and anti fouled please? Cheers Mark drbarneyrubble (28 • 10:25 pm, Mon, 30 JunIt is way overdue. Last out 2018 thatguy50 (304 • Monday, 30 June 2025Hi, can you please email more pics of interior: robertsonp000 at gmail,com dadp (164 • 6:58 am, Thu, 3 JulSent thatguy50 (304 • Thursday, 3 July 2025Hi has she still got the old manual steering with the shafts and radikin boxes , also the hydrolic winders for the gear boxes, I know Ginger Gibbs disconnected the winders , but wondering if they have been re instated johne4 (66 • 12:17 pm, Sat, 5 JulHydraulic steering Hydraulic transmissions thatguy50 (304 • Saturday, 5 July 2025I know they are hydrolic transmition, but does she still have the 2 wheels in the wheelhouse either side of the main helm , you used to have to use those to wind in and out of gear , my dad used to own her in the late 80s early 90s johne4 (66 • 3:07 pm, Sat, 5 JulNo they're looooong gone. Just the main steering wheel. All the old fishing gear is long gone thatguy50 (304 • Saturday, 5 July 2025Would she make it to Ak under one motor or 2 or is that too much to ask of her at this stage charltonhouse (27 • 9:02 pm, Sat, 5 JulIf you had absolutely no other options. Yes. But it would make more sense to repair the sump on the mooring. Then head off. thatguy50 (304 • Saturday, 5 July 2025Driving her on 1 engine other than in an emergency is fool hardy , she only has 1 rudder that is midships between the 2 props at low speed you would have no steerage and she would want to go around in circles johne4 (66 • 9:35 pm, Sun, 6 Jul. thatguy50 (304 • Sunday, 6 July 2025picture 6 . does she still have the mast & deck gear ? she had it when moored outside te atau ,i believe was dropped to get in2 her current mooring . ta a.legend (13 • 11:59 am, Mon, 14 JulYes the steel mast shown in pic 6 is included. It's at home half way thru being reconditioned thatguy50 (304 • Monday, 14 July 2025Hi can you please tell me when she was last slipped and anti fouled? barnsey12 (44 • 10:18 pm, Mon, 14 Jul2018 thatguy50 (304 • Monday, 14 July 2025Hi If I bid on & win auction I can then purchase the mooring for 25k bretto124 (0 • 11:45 am, Tue, 15 JulHi. Mooring is negotiatiable but at this stage I'm not sure I want to sell it. But Aorangi can stay on there for $70 per week thatguy50 (304 • Tuesday, 15 July 2025Wot a beast splitterman (11 • 3:56 pm, Tue, 15 JulYes she is thatguy50 (304 • Tuesday, 15 July 2025Wat about pics of interior thepowershed (64 • 2:25 pm, Wed, 16 JulSee top comments for details thatguy50 (304 • Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Closed: Thu 17th Jul, 5:48pm
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