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Mary Bell C116
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Boat Details
Sail Number:
C116
Current Custodian:
Max Beck
Year Built:
2000
Timbers Used:
Huon Pine and Celery Top
History
Custodian: Max Beck; 2000 – Present Mary Bell was built in 2000 at the Wooden Boat Shop in Sorrento, Victoria. She was commissioned by Max Beck.
Timbers used were Huon Pine and Celery Top with the primary focus of the boat being one for social competition rather than serious racing.
She is moored at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club and is used as a recreational craft.
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