Sir Francis

LAUNCH YEAR: 1916
LENGTH: 22'
DESIGNER: Collings & Bell
BUILDER: Collings & Bell
OWNER: Nigel / Paul Drake

She was built as Fairy, renamed Aloha and when purchased by grandfather Drake as renamed Sir Francis.She has been owned by the Drake family for 82 years for boating leisure on Lake Taupo. A four cylinder1937 Universal marine petrol engine is her means of propulsion.