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Pendragon VI launched in Auckland

by Nigel Price on 6 Jun 2009
Pendragon VI - side profile. Boat is 21m long. - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin Nigel Price

Nigel Price sent these images of the new Pendragon VI, a Laurie Davidson design for US West Coast based owner, John MacLaurin, who has been a long time supporter of the New Zealand designer.

Pendragon VI was built at Ian Franklin Boatbuilders in Christchurch. Construction is of pre preg carbon over a Nomex core. The boat was shipped to Auckland for launching and rigged with a www.southernspars.com!Southern_Spars carbon fibre rig.

Pendragon VI resplendent in red and white and gold livery, like her smaller predecessors. - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin © Nigel Price
Pendragon VI resplendent in red and white and gold livery, like her smaller predecessors. - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin © Nigel Price



Deck view of Pendragon VI - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin © Nigel Price
Deck view of Pendragon VI - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin © Nigel Price



Pendragon VI - rig profile. Mast is 30m long. - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin © Nigel Price
Pendragon VI - rig profile. Mast is 30m long. - Laurie Davidson 69 - Pendragon VI, newly launched at Viaduct Basin © Nigel Price

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