Help save ex HMNZS Parore

Hey there my name is Michael and I am the current owner of HDML Parore the 1942 USA built ex naval vessel.

On the 13th September 2023 Parore was going to be declared an abandoned wreck by the council however I gained the ownership papers and have taken on the mission myself to try save and restore her, I am 21 years old and am very passionate about Parore, unfortunately without funding it has been a very hard couple of months mentally and physically I have been drained daily as I have been living on board and stuck at anchor.

I have made a few sacrifices for Parore including going without food occasionally to get fuel and paint etc to try remove rot and seal the old mahogany and get her running as well pumping all the water out of her and trying to locate a mooring so I can get work to gain funds to spend on her restoration, Parore is now floating good and running... however without funds it's almost an impossible task trying to save her and all I can do at this stage is maintain her and work with what I've got to try seal and preserve what I've got.

She needs years of hard work and lots of love to see her seaworthy and I have absolutely drained mentally and physically trying to keep her up and running and away from shore though I will never give up on her, she is currently at anchor in Whatamango bay, Queen Charlotte sound, Picton NZ, any donations would help and go a long way in saving her, I would really appreciate any support.