Kestrel Huon Pine maritime history 1919 built ex fishing boat
- Single Hull
- 32 ft
- Ketch
32 foot Huon Pine ex fishing boat as presented 50HP WM marine Kubota diesel with a low 540 hours, hydraulic gearbox; relaunched after a major refurbishment in 2003, sleeps 5, gas hot water, stove, shower, full functioning galley, very economical, easy to manoeuvre, recently slipped & painted. Built in 1919 by Charles Lucas at battery point for Frederick Makepeace, entered into Royal Hobart Regatta fishing boat races in 1919 & the 1920’s. Described by Bern Cutherbertson as a pretty little thing,