Nice pic of Dolly J. Gosh, that original name was a bit of a mouthful, I can understand why it was changed! I'm almost certain Dolly J was...
Hi Russell, sorry there is a bit of a cross thread thing happening here. Just to clarify, it was Dawn Lady that I owned, not Astrid! Dawn Lady...
Hi Gunnie, yes a great little boat. I owned her from 2006-2008. She is down in your neck of the woods now, near Picton. I understand she was...
Astrid Thanks for posting the pics Dachrst. I think I recall seeing Astrid advertised for sale in the late 80's or early 90's but haven't seen...
Offshore in Astrid Rayman, I have the Offshore in Astrid articles you mentioned in my Sea Spray archives. I'll dig them out soon and scan them...
Here are a few more designs Athol previously published in various Sea Spray magazines in the 1950's and 60's. The 43 footer is Vaila, a well known...
Here is an article on Athol Burns from Bill Endean's excellent book "Classic New Zealand Yachts". I think it answers most of the questions above....
