BELLA

$108,000.00

Salt Spring Island, BC
Description

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
MakeDETROIT DIESEL
ModelDetroit Diesel 8V-71
Drive Transmission DescriptionV
Fueldiesel
Engine Power318|horsepower
TypeV Drive
Propeller Type4 Blade, Bronze
Hours3200
Boat Engine Location CodeStarboard
#2
MakeDETROIT DIESEL
ModelDetroit Diesel 8V-71
Drive Transmission DescriptionV
Fueldiesel
Engine Power318|horsepower
TypeV Drive
Propeller Type4 Blade, Bronze
Hours3200
Boat Engine Location CodePort