1975 Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 Ketch Port Canaveral FL

"Shell Belle" is a serious long range Ketch rigged offshore cruising motor sailor designed by John G. Alden and built in Hong Kong.  She has crossed the Atlantic four times including being apart of the commemorative 500th Anniversary of the Columbus crossing.  She has also cruised the Bahamas and the Caribbean and is extensively equipped for such including John Deere 6068TFM 220 hp, Vetus Bow Thruster, 12kw Northern Lights Genset, Wind Generator, Solar, Water Maker, Washer/Dryer, Ice Maker, Large Fridge 'n Freezer, Powered Winch, etc.
Both original main and missen wooden spars were replaced in 1995 with aluminum masts and booms with Leasure Furl In Boom Furling on main.  
Teak decks were stripped in 2010 and replaced with non skid fiberglass so no teak deck leaks.
She's presently on the hard and ready for inspection at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, Florida.
Nominal Length: 53'
Engine(s):
Fuel Type: Other
Engine Type: Inboard