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OJMioy^ / / / /1 \ \ \\ Vv \ . : '" '■■ ' " :: ' ■ ■■■■■■:■■ ■■■■:■: ■■.■:.-:. 9 l\ ■■ ■■■■:■ . ■ »\t' / Yachts Spell Lachts of Spachts and Taehts of Ale (Whacht Racht) The slipway at Table Ale Bay is a veritable hive of activity these week-ends the tetm " Dry " Dock being a misnomer. And what with the pungent aroma of Oakum, the fascinating fragrance of racing compound (both varieties), the subtle scent of navy cut, the heaven-sent ozone of the ocean (<uwf the Bosons' Broth), we are thankful indeed to go down to the sea for our sips. Harold Heeltaps-Smith is doing penance in the bilges—ever since that last party—the committee is fearfully down on that sort of thing, you know. Major Burr-Cantle, (who has a cousin in the Navy and once saw the moorings of the " Shamrock"), times his arrival to the second — just as the "sun goes over the Yardarm." What with his yachting cap and book of " Naughtycal Terms," he's a perfect picture of an Armchair Admiral. Even worse than this, he threatened to sail as one of the crew. Until Tim, with a master-stroke of diplomacy, suggested that he should fire the starting gun. That fixed the Major! And now, we liberty men must report to the Master-at-Arms to box the compass, run the cutter, splice the mainbrace, broach the cargo or whet the bosun's whistle. Yes sir, a noggin of Nelson's Nectar, a basin of Buccaneers' Beverage, and who said sailors don't care t T»ft FRIENDLIEST DRINK IN THE WORLD BctUd with loving cmr, |y /4.&&6/& Anmc Awu*, AuM*4.s%™&

KELVIN MARINE ENGINES Invariably installed where quality of design, materials, workmanship and durability rank higher than price. Petrol and Diesel Types Models for all types of commercial and pleasure craft. LEO A WALSH N.Z. Agent, Comer FANSHAWE and CUSTOMS STREETS "■ m klP | MOTOR BOAT CO. 0 B I Quality Boats, Engine* and 1 HbM Aoceasorte.*. ■ ■m| m Prompt Repairs. Electric Slipway. JWA I KING'S DRIVE ■■■ ■ ■ (Mechanics' Bay) Phone 42-4* l MOTOR BOAT OWNERS !! We have a splendid range of Car Engines suitable (or your craft. Call and inspect. We can quote you from £12/10/- to £35. Here are a few of our bargains: — '34 PLYMOUTH £35 HUDSON 8 £20 CHRYSLER 6 . . £20 BUICK light 6 . £15 Rlimv a «ie MODEL A FORD £17/1076 £1S STANDARD 14 h.p. RUGBY 4 £12/10/- £12/10/Yes! We stock Steering Columns, Front Ends, Mufflers, etc. USED CAR PARTS REG. WHARFE, Proprietor. Phone 43-267. 136 NEWTON ROAD, AUCKLAND. VENTILATORS, FUEL, WATER aid COOLING TANKS We Are THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED and BEST EQUIPPED for this CLASS OF WORK. B. J. WALKER METAL WORKERS, 68 WYNDHAM ST. (Opp- Farmers' Trading Co.). Phone 46-972. W. HERDECEN BRASS and GUNMETAL FOUNDER 289 VICTORIA STREET WEST (Foot of College Hill). Yacht and Launch Castings a Specialty. Patterns of all descriptions in stock from Z to A Class Yachts. R] SAILS Cockpit and Sail Covers—Canvas Work of every description. Also Tents and Camping Equipment. SAIL REPAIRS* ■' USt r * n * u * * n< * wc w *" P> c k U P your Sails and deliver them again FREE ! W. P. WINDUST OTAHUHU. Phone 17-975 i - GENUINE "HYDE" MANGANESE BRONZE ! Jβ; \ PROPELLERS for More Power, Greater Speeds, : ' , Smoother Performance. v i Past and present records of Boats with "Hyde" / Propellers tell their own story of "Hyde" superiority, so FIT A " HYDE ' AND BE SATISnED ! je£. Sole Agents for N. 2.: (m~* w - R - ™ ,fiG LTD\mj " H i^l O b»' BRCAKWATSR ROAD. AUCKLAND. Satisfied! Phone: 32-902 :: Telegrams: "Twlea"

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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 219, 16 September 1938, Page 16

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Page 16 Advertisements Column 2 Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 219, 16 September 1938, Page 16

Page 16 Advertisements Column 2 Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 219, 16 September 1938, Page 16

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