The 1925 boat Pakeha is not only a treasure to Beaven Burrows, it is also a treasured memory. Mr Burrows has been a dairy farmer ever since but his love of boats and the sea has never ceased. Photo: suppliedThe old fishing boat is a true survivor.Mr Burrows believes it may the only one from Kaikoura at that time still around. The boat builders were able to rebuild Pakeha referencing old photos and Mr Burrows’ memory of how it was. ‘‘It’s always been one of the nicest, tidiest boats as a fishing boat,’’ Mr Burrows said.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 23, 2020 19:29 UTC