But what makes BELLA GIOLA so desirable is not just her pedigree, but that hundreds of thousands of dollars have been invested in her upkeep, refits and sails since the current owner's acquisition in 2005. She is likely to be the best example of the design in the southern hemisphere (if not globally)

“As we decided to install a 15 H.P. Gardiner (sic) Engine, I have provided for, so you will see by the specifications, a strongly built boat. I consider the price submitted by Forsyth & Templer is reasonable and I strongly recommend accepting their tender.”