Vessel Profile

Bel Air

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Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1953 by Ferguson's Boat Works in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1953-1955 she was owned by Arthur W. Way (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1955-1956 she was owned by William G. Rathie (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1956-1957 she was owned by John Davidson (MO), Vancouver BC Canada. (On November 3, 1957 John Davidson died and John C. Davidson was appointed as administrator.) In 1957 she was owned by John C. Davidson (MO), North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1957-1964 she was owned by Robert S. Leith, Vancouver BC Canada. (In 1964 she was owned by U.S.A. interests.)

Repower

Repowered in 1959 with a 300hp diesel engine by General Motors Corp., Detroit MI USA

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