Vessel Profile

Hi-Gear (II)

Hi-Gear (II)
Photo: Tim Webster

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1961 by Ormond, Robert H. in Nanaimo, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1961-1962 she was owned by Robert H. Ormond (MO) and Edna M. Ormond (JO), Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1962-1973 she was owned by Joseph R. Stacey (MO) and Dora F. Stacey, Madeira Park BC Canada.

In 1973 she was owned by H.M. the Queen for the Ministry of Fisheries, Ottawa ON (Fishing Vessel Buy-back Program).

In 1973-1975 she was owned by Edward H. Gear (MO), Ganges BC Canada.

In 1975-1977 she was owned as a yacht by Herbert J. Winfield, Ganges BC Canada..

In 1977-1991 she was owned by Frederick S. Moulton, Fulford BC Canada.

In 1991-20009 she was owned by Tomothy D.J. Webster, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2000-2002 she was owned by Richard A.J. Fahl, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1966 with a 56bhp diesel engine by L. Gardner & Sons Ltd., Patricroft UK.

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