Saffron

Historical Summary:

Purchased 2019 from David Bristow. Vessel had previously been in boathouse in Oak Harbour for many years.

Name:

Saffron

prev-names:

Lucy Belle, Monkstruck, Vernest

Year:

1955

Length:

34'

Breadth:

10'-6"

Draft:

3'-6"

Builder:

Benson

Place of Build:

Lynden, WA

Designer:

Ed Monk Sr.

Engine Info:

Chris Craft Hercules WBR inline 6 cylinder 200 HP 1500 RPM cruises at 7 knots 120 Gallons of Fuel

Hull Const:

Bent oak with Alaskan yellow cedar planking

Official Number:

270373

Gross Tons:

Owned By:

Azmina Kassam and Michael Knight

CYA Fleet:

Canadian

Member Type:

Vintage Member

Home Port:

Vancouver, BC

Additional Links:

Ed Monk

Last updated:

12/13/23

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CYA Yacht Registry

This yacht has been accepted and is currently registered as a Vintage vessel with the Classic Yacht Association.

Comments:

My grandfather, Vernon Benson, and my father, Marvin Benson, built this boat in their barn while my father was in high school. Her original name was Vernest (a blend of my grandparents names). My parents honeymooned aboard her, at Sucia. We would love to see the boat someday!

-Juliann (Benson) Lovell, 6-6-22

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