Vessel Profile

Truce

Truce
Photo: Ray Penson

Story

This yacht, sail was built in 1988 by Haigh, Ernest in Ganges, BC.

Historical Notes

Truce was home built over a three and a half year period in the Haigh’s garden. This vessel is cold moulded from 3 layers of 5/16’ Red cedar, epoxy bonded and fixed with bronze nails on yellow cedar longitudinal stringers. The hull is fibreglass sheathed to make a light, strong, durable and watertight hull.

Owners & Masters

In 1988-2001 she was owned by Ernest Haigh, Ganges BC Canada.

In 2012-2016 she was owned by Russell & Anne Hohman, Salt Spring Island BC Canada.

In 2016 she was owned by Ray Penson, Auckland NZ.

Repower

Repowered with a 24hp yanmar diesel engine

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