1917 Custom 59' _{(17.98 m)} Bell Laboratories

By 1990 age had taken its toll and the grand-daughter of AG Bell started a planned restoration, however it wasn't feasible. A local resort stepped in and assumed ownership of Elsie. She received thousands of hours(1993-96) by numerous craftsman and tradesman who erased the effects of time. A new deck and over 50% of the hull planking was replaced in addition to upgrading systems to bring the Elsie into the '90's. 

This classic yacht “Elsie” is now coming to market in an Estate Sale after a huge refit and season sailing in 2017-2018.

There is a 2019 survey on file listing the boat in overall Good Condition and a market valuation of 180,000 USD. Please contact our office for more information.

Construction

White hull planked long leaf yellow pine over white oak frames (the hull planking was partially reconstructed in '96 with 1 3/8" thick eastern pine); decks are constructed of two layers of 3/8" plywood laminated together with epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth; green bottom; red boot and cove stripe; full cut away keel with attached wooden rudder; three hatches; 6' self-bailing cockpit; Edson wheel steering. 

Accommodations

This yacht sleeps six (6) with 6' headroom. Forward are the crew quarters with port and starboard berths and a head w/manual toilet and tank. 

Next aft is the master cabin with double to port and enclosed head w/manual head, tank, sink and shower to starboard. Aft is the main salon with a bar and U-shaped galley to port. The galley is equipped with a Force 10 three burner propane stove and oven; sink and icebox. To starboard is the forward head with manual toilet, shower & sink. 

Aft is a lounge area and navigation station with chart table. Final aft are port and starboard cabins. 

The yacht is equipped with hot & cold pressure water and a 70 gallon water tank. 

Interior appointments include: curtains and burgundy fabric upholstery wood headliner; bright wood cabin sole. 

Engine & Electrical

1976 Westerbeke 4-236 85hp inboard diesel; cruising speed 6.5 knots; maximum speed 7.5 knots; 40 gallon stainless steel fuel tank; bilge blower; fume detector.

The electrical system is operated by an alternator on the engine charging two 12 volt batteries; system includes two selector switches; circuit breaker panel; 2500 watt inverter; trickle charger.

Sails & Rigging

Aluminum main mast; wooden mizzen mast; wooden booms; stainless steel rigging; mast stepped on keel; topping lift; inclinometer; sheets; two snatch blocks; two flag halyards.

Sails are new in 2017 and in very good condition.

Electronics

Electronics updated in 2017. 2* Garmin Chartplotter 2*Uniden VHF with DSC TV and radio 

Additional

Danforth anchor with 3/8 BB chain; Rule 5000 electric bilge pump; AM/FM cassette stereo; docklines; fenders; fender boards; boat hook; three fire extinguishers; ten life preservers; flares; horn; bell; two cockpit cushions.