1976 Formosa 45 Ketch
$89,900
Length: 45' "
Beam: 12' 6"
Draft: 5' 10"
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Condition: Very Good
Engine Make: Perkins
Horsepower: 55
Engine Count: 1
Drive Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours:
With Trailer: No
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Category: Sail
Featured Boat 108852
Arthur Resnick the song writer of the classic Under the Boardwalk. She has had 3 owners. She was built in Formosa for the Island Trader Boat Company. He named her Bel Canto, I thought because he was a song writer, but actually it was because in a stiff breeze with all sails trimmed properly he rigging hums. She still does it today. I hope the new owner keeps the name. 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. It has a large focsle with a bunk on one side and workbench on the other. Compartments for all the tools needed for long ocean voyages. It also is currently used as a computer room and has a full size hanging locker and storage area for the portable Cockpit table. Aft of it, separated by a sliding door on the starboard side is the master cabin with a large pull out double bunk and opposing vanity table with mirror. There is significant storage under and above the bunk, with a long book rack and recessed area over the bunk for reading material, clock, etc.. There is also a full size hanging locker. In the port side is the head which can be entered from the master cabin or the main cabin area. It has a separate stand-up shower area and an updated attractive head facilities … CONTINUE READING HERE
