Story
This fishboat, gillnetter was built in Sointula, BC.
Historical Notes
Jim Matei (Email to Nauticapedia 14/02/2019) states that "The vessel had been seized by the Department of Ocean and Fisheries in 2010 as the previous owner was engaged in numerous Ocean and Fisheries Violations. The vessel was seized in Port McNeil, BC and the transported by trailer to a secure storage facility pending the Court Hearings. The Vessel was sold under the gcsurplus.ca ↗ where it was awarded to Jim Matei. The vessel was made to run to move to Sooke, where the complete restoration of the upper cabin was achieved. The engine room had the complete removal of the old engine, all tanks, all old wiring etc. Updated with new bilge systems, new fuel tanks, new fresh water system, new electrical, rebuilt hydraulic system, rebuilt anchor, rebuilt Lehman 120 HP Diesel and Rebuilt Capital NE 10 -200 Gear, new electronics and new interior to sleep 3 crew. The Bella Nova is currently located in Sooke, British Columbia and will begin to commercial fish in 2019 under First Nations Licencing."
Owners & Masters
In 1979 she was owned by Ian Ross, Lasqueti Island BC Canada.
In 1979-1985 she was owned by Kevin Monahan, Lasqueti Island BC Canada.
In 1985 she was owned by Eric and Jane Jensen, Campbell River BC Canada.
She was owned by Robert M. Barr.
In 2018-2019 she was owned by Jim Matei (President Canada Signal Company Inc.) , Sooke BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 120np Isuzu diesel engine with a Capital Gear HE10-200
References
Canada List of Shipping
