Restoring the Ariki, One of NZ’s Oldest Yachts

On a cold winter Sunday on the banks of the Hudson River, here is a video from the New Zealand summer about the restoration of one of the oldest yachts in the island nation, the 115-year-old Ariki.  For additional photos of the classic yacht, click here. Thanks to Irwin Bryan for contributing to the post.

Watch: 115-year-old Ariki, one of NZ’s oldest sailing vessels, restored to its former beauty

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Restoring the Ariki, One of NZ’s Oldest Yachts — 2 Comments

  1. Very cool and what a wonderful restoration. I am actually surprised that it didn’t cost more — but wood is infinitely renewable and it looks as if they did a superb job!