Sequel not only saw the light of day for the first time in several years, she went in the water too! Unfortunately we couldn't be there for the maiden dip. The whole SEA Marine crew got on board to add weight, then they marked the waterline. Now Sean is applying the final coats of bottom paint, then Aaron will add the boot stripe. The hull is has a bluish tint and the stripe will be teal. (See slideshow at left.) Colin has been working bow to stern finalizing the interior electrical wiring....

We realize we've said those words before, but it's true...every time! Last May we moved from Port Townsend back to Portland, so we've been less hands-on, to say the least. We visited Port Townsend recently and someone reminded us there are some diehards out there who would enjoy an update. Sorry to leave you hanging! The flybridge is looking great! Alan Phillips of Bristol Marine has done a beautiful job building the hardtop supports, railings and seats, now on to the bow railing. The SEA...

Our boat won't be ready for the Wooden Boat Festival in September. The SEA Marine painters are ready to start on the hull, but that...