Vessel Profile

Kapai

Kapai
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1920 by Kyle, George C. in Victoria, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1925 she was owned by George C. Kyle, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1925-1930 she was owned by William R. McD, Parr, Saanichton BC Canada.

In 1930-1941 she was owned by William Garrard, Tod Inlet BC Canada.

In 1941-1952 she was owned by Charles Patey, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1952-1972 she was owned by Wallace H. Jeune (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1972-1973 she was owned by Frederick Herrmann (MO), Saanichton BC Canada.

In 1973-1975 she was owned by Charles S.T. Cabot (MO), Sidney BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by Robert Foster (MO), Sidney BC Canada.

In 1975-1978 she was owned by Robert Dyck, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1978-1984 she was owned by Alexander D. McMaster (MO), Mill Bay BC Canada.

In 1984-1987 she was owned by Earl Ambeault, Chemainus BC Canada.

In 1993 she was owned by Shawn R. Hoff, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2003-2008 she was owned by Lisa D. Wintle, Victoria BC Canada.

Rebuilds

This vessel was rebuilt c1962 to 37.9' x 10.8' x 4.3'

Repower

Repowered in 1931 with a 30hp diesel engine by R.A. Lister & Co.; Repowered with a 125bhp diesel engine (2004c)

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