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$150,000 NZD
+6 moreMakePelin
ModelColumbia
Year1985
Length12.2m5.2m beam
EngineVolvoTAMD73
Engine Hours5,500
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Launched approximately 1985, with double diagonal timber glassed construction, designed by Frank Pelin. Reportedly built by Colin Bertelsen in 42ft LOA, 12.14 beam, 5.2 draft. Powered with a 430HP TAMD73 Volvo (reportedly with 5500 hours on a rebuild engine) with shaft drive, a bow thruster is fitted for excellent berthing.
Reported cruise speed at 1800rpm is approximately 15 knots, and at 2600rpm approximately 20 knots.
The Columbia is known for its spacious and capable design, featuring a comfortable interior and a generous flybridge with clears and hard top. A roomy cockpit is perfect for fishing trips or extended cruising with family and friends, and has an enviable record in the game fishing world with excellent catches.
Built for stability and efficiency, the Pelin Columbia offers a secure and dry ride, even in rougher conditions. The craftsmanship from its Tauranga origin is evident throughout, making this more than just a boat; it is a testament to classic Kiwi boatbuilding traditions. Approximately five years ago, the antifoul was stripped back and repainted, with a hull repaint a few years earlier. The current owner is reluctantly putting his beloved vessel on the market and wants her sold.
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The details
Vessel
MakePelin
ModelColumbia
Year1985
Dimensions
Length overall12.2m
Beam5.2m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelTAMD73
Drive typeShaft Drive
Engine hours5,500
Features
On board
Bow thruster
Flybridge with clears and hard top
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