Week One of our 2010 Annual Haul Out. I thought I would share this haul out so you could see how these massive stout boats are built and maintained. Gregg and Martin removed all the planks that were on the replacement log, cleaned the area and started cutting the new 3″ planks. The planks were cut, placed and fastened. The hull painting crew, Josh, Jeff, Crystal, Diane and Joni gathered supplies, built the stairs and scaffolding and have already sanded out the hull and have her primed. Neal is recovering from surgery but stops by to lend his expertise and support :) . Diane has a good start on the seemingly miles of paint and varnish to be applied to the deck house. Keith and Mike are bringing the engine and mechanical out of the winter state and into readiness. The Sea Wolf is lucky to have such a dedicated crew.

Crystal sanding the hull in preparation for painting

16" Long 3" thick planks ready to be cut to fit.

Sawing

Gregg cutting the plank to specs

New Plank in place

Transiting to Port Townsend, WA

Boat Haven

Port Townsend, WA: Boat Haven Marina

We are about 3 hours out of Port Townsend where the Sea Wolf goes for her annual repair, maintenance and beautification process.  It was a beautiful morning with the haunting call of the Common Loon ushering in the sunrise. Hard to believe it was light at 7 am, amazing what a 1,000 miles further south brings in terms of daylight. Hundreds of seabirds wintering here and many ducks as well- floating on the sound barely ruffled by our passing. Pigeon Guillemots, Common Loons, Double Crested Cormorants, Horned and Western Grebes, Harlequin Ducks, Mergansers, and Buffleheads are stretched across the inlet we just passed through.

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Our New Blog!

Hello World, We are live with our first blog thanks to Clyde Lovett of Crestone Creations. I hope all of Sea Wolf Adventures past and current clients participate in this blog. It is a fun way to connect, reconnect, share experiences and ask questions. I am on my way to Port Townsend with the Sea Wolf, Captain Mike at the wheel and KW at the engineer post. Once there we will haul out using the 300 ton travel lift and start our annual R&M and improvement process. And I hear tomorrow night in PT Fred Sharpe an amazing whale biologist will be presenting so i will be there gathering new info.

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