Vessel Profile

Escapada

Escapada
Photo: Chris Welsh

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1969 by Grenfell Yachts Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Andrew Welsh reports that: "Timani-Lu has recently undergone a refit. This vessel is now powered by twin CAT C7 turbo diesels rated at 455 BHP ea. All new electronics, galley, fore and aft berths were re-done. All Planking stripped and re-fastened, hull re-painted. This vessel generally cruises nicely at 12-14 knots but can reach 26 knots at top speed."

Owners & Masters

In 1969-1972 she was owned by Trevor Jordan-Knox (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1999 she was owned by Escapada Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2019 she was owned by 611812 B.C. Ltd. (Chris Welsh and Andrew Welsh, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by 611812 B.C. Ltd., Coquitlam BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with twin CAT C7 turbo diesels rated at 455 BHP each

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Email (Andrew Welsh - Nauticapedia August 2014)
  • Photo courtesy of Chris Welsh
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