Bell Boy

1959 Finned Classic 16 foot Luxury Runabout with Rare period classic tilt trailer.

The BellBoy Banshee was / is the most fabulous design in boating of the 1950s. Resembling the finned era cars of the period and the luxury features of the high end conveyances of the day. Featuring padded interior covering, custom designed fins, with year specific (auto style) lights in the tail fin.(tail lights operate either as boat running lights or can be plugged into the trailer lights.) The hull has also specially designed runabout features and compartments, as well as a very stout and strong hull.

The Bell Boy Boats Div., Bellingham Shipyards Co's, line of colorful outboard cruisers garnered a reputation for seaworthiness and ease of maintenance. (re:HUNN: Tail Fins and Two-Tones, Classic American Fiberglass)

Such a luxury runabout requires the pinnacle of outboard Power and Performance, The Kiekhaefer, Mercury Mark55, Thunderbolt Four outboard engine. With remote forward storage compartment for fuel tanks and starboard mounted steering and motor controls. ALL ITEMS ARE METICULOUSLY RESTORED AND UPGRADED

All this, with a Premium, freshly power-coated, Tilting launch trailer. Also upgraded high end roller bedding, and strap fitted winch, new larger wheels and waterproof hubs. One axle stub needs to be replaced to be roadworthy and will be done before delivery.

What else can I say? Except while I was typing this, I had thoughts of keeping it myself.

Starting the auction with a reasonable entry bid and a low Buy it Now. Immediate payment of deposit of $200 and a balance by personal check. Along with necessary information for Bill of Sale and title transfer. Time to prepare documents and clearing of check may vary and FREE local PICK-UP should be after all is completed and paid.

Shipping is available for a fee to be determined by location and quote from professional transport and is the buyers responsibility.