
Off-Grid Adventure Yacht – Liveaboard Ready | 65ft | Priced to Sell
Offered at $40,000 below market value, this unique 65-foot off-grid adventure vessel, Bella, is more than just a boat — it's a floating home, a basecamp for exploration, and a legacy of unforgettable voyages.
Lovingly maintained and mechanically sound, Bella has served as a full-time liveaboard for two families and hosted over 10 international work exchanges. Her Captain’s Log reads like a travel journal of a lifetime — and now, she's ready for her next chapter.
Key Highlights:
– 3+ years of FREE private mooring in Ganges Harbour (Salt Spring Island)
– 50HP 16ft fiberglass skiff included
– Long-term dock moorage (transferable – boats only)
– 2 kayaks, paddle board, propane fire ring
– Full mechanical room packed with tools
Liveaboard Comfort:
– 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
– Full-height engine room
– Washer/Dryer + Shower
– Off-grid capable with massive solar capacity
Power & Systems:
– Twin Detroit Diesel engines (318HP each, ~3200 hrs)
– 800kW solar system
– 16kW generator
– Diagonal plank yellow cedar hull
– Built for rugged West Coast cruising
Whether you're seeking a self-sufficient floating home, a unique base for remote work, or an off-grid escape in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Bella delivers.
Specifications
Number Of Engines 2
Last Modification Date 2025-06-23
Item Received Date 2025-06-12
Company Name Yacht Master Inc
Make String Vic Franck
Make String Exact Vic Franck
Model Year 1965
Sale Class Code Used
Model 65 Pilothouse
Model Exact 65 Pilothouse
Model No Case Alnum Only 65 Pilothouse
Boat Category Code Power
Builder Name VIC FRANCK'S BOAT CO.
Designer Name WILLIAM GARDEN
Bridge Clearance Measure 20 ft
Beam Measure 15 ft
Free Board Measure 53 ft
Cabin Headroom Measure 6.42 ft
Total Engine Power Quantity 636 hp
Drive Type Code V
Windlass Type Code Electric
Deadrise Measure 6 °
Electrical Circuit Measure 110 V
Boat Hull Material Code Wood
Boat Hull Id WNZ2053AA565
Stock Number 500324
Nominal Length 65 ft
Length Overall 65 ft
Bcna Id 9836696
Yacht World Id 4368982
Max Draft 5 ft
Drive Up 5 ft
Has Boat Hull Id 1
Is Available For Pls 1
Norm Nominal Length 19.81
Norm Price 78840
Boat Class Code Pilothouse, House Boats, River Cruiser
Location Salt Spring Island, BC, CA
Engines
#1 | |
Make | DETROIT DIESEL |
Model | Detroit Diesel 8V-71 |
Drive Transmission Description | V |
Fuel | diesel |
Engine Power | 318|horsepower |
Type | V Drive |
Propeller Type | 4 Blade, Bronze |
Hours | 3200 |
Boat Engine Location Code | Starboard |
#2 | |
Make | DETROIT DIESEL |
Model | Detroit Diesel 8V-71 |
Drive Transmission Description | V |
Fuel | diesel |
Engine Power | 318|horsepower |
Type | V Drive |
Propeller Type | 4 Blade, Bronze |
Hours | 3200 |
Boat Engine Location Code | Port |