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John Sydney Haines

1937 – 2009

Australian boat builder

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About John Sydney Haines

Lived 1937 – 2009 (aged 72). John Sydney Haines was a boat builder.

John Sydney Haines AM (26 January 193722 August 2009) was an Australian boat builder and racer, founder of Haines Hunter boats in the 1960s and The Haines Group in 1984. The Haines Group manufactured thousands of Signature fiberglass trailer-boats using John's cutting edge designs and worldwide patented Signature Variable Deadrise Hull. Haines also raced his boats, winning many powerboat races and several state and national titles.

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Boat builder

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Sydney Haines?

Australian boat builder

When was John Sydney Haines born?

John Sydney Haines was born on 26 January 1937.

When did John Sydney Haines die?

John Sydney Haines died on 22 August 2009.

What was John Sydney Haines's occupation?

John Sydney Haines was a boat builder.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Sydney Haines

· Wikidata: Q6259857

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