Sailing this year under the new ownership of R Jackman of Hobart, Wathara II is a wooden Swanson 36.  Since the last Hobart race, in which she was placed 4th in her Division and 9th overall, she has been extensively modified under water and had her engine moved further forward.  She has also had her timber mast replaced by an alloy mast and boom and, since these modifications, has improved performance even more.