Tahiti Ketch

[clyderigged]

Hi Terry,

I also own a teak Tahiti Ketch named Torea. I am currently repairing over 75% of the guijo frames on my boat. I am slowly filling in her history and also am interested in any information on them. It seems there are quite a few in France and the Med. Have you had any luck on finding an archive?

With all the Tahiti ketches out there, I am surprised that there is not an association or a group of enthusiasts. Today I am starting up a Tahiti Ketch group at Yahoo. The url is
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tahiti_ketch/

This group’s intent is to share information, ideas, and voyaging stories to all the admirers of John Hanna’s Tahiti Ketch. Owners interested in restoring or maintaining and improving their vessels are especially welcomed to share techniques and ideas that worked or words of encouragement.



Cheers,
Jamie White

[natboater]

Hi,

My wife and i have purchased a Tahiti Ketch that was for sale in QLD called Simba. She has been completly rebuilt and is now awaiting an interior fit out.Does anyone have any information on Simba. We haver a newspaper clipping stating that there was a muitiny on board and that someone was murdered.

Ken

[natboater]

Hi,

I have just read you letter. I am a newcomer to this site since purchasing a Tahiti Ketch called Simba 12 months ago.

I would be very interested in receiving some history regarding the Tahiti Ketch.

My email address is nrd@dodo.com.au

Look forward to heraing from you

Ken

[natboater]

Hello,

I have just read you letter and have also just purchased a Tahiti Keych called Simba. She was built in 1937 and had a complete rebuild in 1990-1996.

We are hoping to sail her over to the med in a year or so from Australia.

Have you done much sailing in yours and if so where have you been.

Regards Ken and Jacque

our email is nrd@dodo.com.au