The Taproot
For Sale: 23’ Classic Displacement Hull Cabin Cruiser
- Vessel design by A. Mason, Model Sedan Flybridge
- Built in 1957 by Chivers Boatworks of Victoria, B.C.
- Carvel planked red cedar on oak frames
- 55hp, Chrysler Nissan diesel 4-cyl engine installed new in 1977
Boat purchased on December 31, 1965 out of Canoe Cove by current owner. It was used during summer months out of Qualicum Beach between 1966 and 1982. It has been well maintained and kept dry in boatshed during winter months. Has been in storage in covered boatshed since 1982. Have copies of all three surveys performed since 1965. The last one dated April 1982.
Open to any reasonable offers to the right home! For more information contact Bill Seymour at bseymour@shaw.ca or by phone at 250-474-0548.

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