Marnie was designed by naval architect Al Mason and hand crafted in New Zealand by Salthouse Boatbuilders Limited.  She was launched in 1985 and sailed her maiden voyage over 8,000 miles FROM AUCKLAND NZ to the St Francis Yacht Club IN San Francisco Bay. she has circumnavigated, sailing the oceans in safety, comfort and style. marnie is one of those vessels that will continue to be seen in harbors around the world for generations to come. she is the consumate go any where vessel allowing her custodians to follow their dreams to the end of the rainbow.