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Built as "NEW VENTURE" for Mr. Smart or possibly Clarke
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| September 1960 |
Article in Motor Boat & Yachting |
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Original engines were twin Chrysler Crown 6 cyl petrol units giving 115 HP each. |
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Owned by Brian Rutland and by Roy Smith to April 1987. |
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At one time may have been 'NEW VENTURE' |
| April 1987 |
Named Yarnspinner, she was purchased by Graham and Sue Mackereth. |
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Renamed "Pleione" after a group of 7 stars in the Seven Sisters of Pleiades. Cruised extensively till 1994. |
| 1999 |
She then underwent a rebuild which was completed in 1999. Graham and Sue now plan to take her on the French canals and rivers in the new millenium. |
| 2002 |
Purchased by Mr & Mrs John Martin and renamed to the original name, New Venture. |
| 2009 |
Purchased by Steve Hoile and Gillian Nahum for charter through Henley Sales & Charter. |
| 2011 |
Owned by Gillian Nahum and Chris Taylor/New Venture Charter Ltd. |
