- Builder:
- FORMOSA
- Category:
- Cutter
- Model Year:
- 1975
- Year Built:
- 1975
- Country:
- United States
Unfortunately, this boat is not available for sale. It will be removed from the website soon.
FORMOSA - available for sale:
Yachts with similar parameters:
Wooden Masts Replaced with Aluminum Spars
Newer Chainplates, Standing Rigging
Lofrans Tigres Electric Windlass w/Split Anchor Locker
300 Feet of Regalvanized 3/8 inch chain
Xantrex 3 Bank 40A Charger / 3k W Inverter
24V Bow Thruster controlled at Helm
Dedicated 70A Charger for Bow Thruster
13K btu Deck Mounted Air Conditioner
Highly Insulated Fridge/Freezer
Marble Counter Tops in Galley
300 Gallons (2 tanks) Fresh Water Tanks
Pressurized Water plus Foot Pump for Salt Water
11 Gallon Stainless Water Heater by Seaward
Newer Water and Fuel Tanks
Barrier Coated in 2016
Newer Upholstery
Special Order Mattress ($2500) for Captains Berth
Forward cabin with workbench drawers
There are two beautifully hand carved teak doors going into the master captains cabin(starboard) the head (port side). She is a charmer!
ALL CHAINPLATES, SERVICES, WIRING, AND TANKS ARE EASILY ACCESSABLE WHICH IS NOT SO WITH MOST MODERN VESSELS
Bel Canto (which is Italian for Beautiful song) is a meticulously maintained 1976 Ketch, cutter rigged Blue Water Cruiser with an impressive cruising history. She has sailed the world with her original owner, Arthur Resnick the song writer of the classic "Under the Boardwalk". She was built in Formosa for the Island Trader Boat Company. She has had 3 owners including the current owner of 15 years. Bel Canto is in sail away condition with a fully equipped galley, spare parts and safety equipment. She sports a clipper bow and a wineglass transom, a full keel, heavy displacement and enough storage to carry a years provisions. All masts, mast steps, stays, rigging, chainplates and associated equipment have been upgraded. Bow Thruster. Rebuilt Perkins 4-108 (50hp) w/less than 600 hours SMO. Gel Strip hull in 2016 with barrier coat. Teak decks removed and replaced with non-skid decks w/awlgrip paint. Dinghy Davits, Wind Generator, Solar Panels. Cruise Ready!