| 1961 |
This is the only remaining 33' Starcraft with an open rear cockpit. (The other was dropped while being lifted by crane)
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Built for W A Howell, (the 3rd boat built for him by Bates) & named after his daughter. He owned 25' "Deidre Louise" (not edifferent spelling) changed at some time on the 33' boat (photo on file from Classic Boat). Lloyds registered. |
| 1969 - 1972 |
Owned by W. Bates & Sons, and used by Mrs Beryl Bates (wife of Leonard) |
| 1972
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Purchased by Michael Martin from Bates of Chertsey, re-engined. |
| 1975 |
Purchased by Mike & Sylvia Morrell. Mike was a founder of the Star Craft Owners Club. |
| 1979 |
Previous BMC Vedettes replaced by Watermota Sea Tigers. |
| 1994 |
Owned by Roy Griffiths of Sunbury. |
| 1996 |
Sold to Mr. Brian Hawkins of Farnham |
| 2004 |
Sold to Tony and Gloria Mayes of Wargrave, previous owners of "Carefree", a 20' Star Craft. |
| 2005 |
Name changed from Deirdre Louise to Belle Epoque. |
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Current owners are David and Sheila Newling-Ward. |
