Blue Rose (I)

Ken Christie reports that "this vessel was equiped with a Holding Tank 25 Gallons or less., Fuel 30 gallons, Water 60 Gallons.

In 1988 to 1999 the hull and deck came from DeKleer Brothers. Needham, then designed and built and very well crafted all the rest. Able for deep sea voyaging, but used as a coastal cruiser.

In 1999 this vessel was owned by Donald D. Benson, Surrey BC Canada. who paid the morage by the month and lost interest and otherwise stopped paying January 2000. For reasons unknown, he was unable to manage. The boat was left neglected at the Heron’s Nest Marina (aka: Marina Wes-del) 3473 River Road West, Delta BC Canada. from 1999 to Sept 2003. The Marina owners then took possession, Survey May 14, 2003 by FI Hopkinson for the Heron’s Nest & in the name of the absent owner Donald D Bensen . Further searches were unable to find Mr Bensen. This was done after the long period of neglect during which it was flooded above the floorboards, obvious mold growth, due to damp condition. This resulted in a billing of $22,780 just for moorage at the marina. Boat placed on the Hard for preservation, Done at Vito’s Shipyard , North Delta BC In Spring of 2003 the vessel still belonged to the Marine Flotation Systems Inc. and was then purchased by & the costs were paid by and possession granted to Stan Hardcastle. $15,250 to cover the outstanding debt of Donald D. Benson who has faulted on the debt, and cannot be located after a period of four years.

In 2003, Stan then hired IMF boatyard to clean and rebuild as needed. $17,515.97 Included in this was an ongoing search for Don Benson, as noted in the invoices. Her Canada Register was closed on 2011-07-28. Ken Christie licenced teh vessel as BC2617797 under his name."