One big present waiting to be unwrapped, the bow of the new 125'...
Later that day, we travelled north to Tacoma and visited Northcoast Yachts for a tour of the new 125’ Stephen Yadvish is building. Later that...
This picture was an accident, so it's a little fuzzy, much like the logic of the guy standing with a camera in-hand, wearing a YF shirt. Yep,...
Same boat with workers fairing the bow. This process is a extremely labor and skill intensive. These guys have a better eye for curves than a...
Same boat from behind, showing the transom access doors and a make-shift 2x4 gang-plank to the swim platform. Remember, this boat is on the hard,...
Here's one that's further along in build. All that is wood is no good. It's scaffolding.
As we made our way through many halls, I came across this hull, which appears to be similar to 'Casino Royale', which means it could be the new...
The following morning we met with John Lance from Christensen Yachts for a yard tour, including a sneak-peak at the new 49-meter 'Odessa'. This...
Summer 2009: Pacific NorthWest Yard Tour Got back from the NW late Friday night. Although it's near 90 degrees in Florida, it will take some time...
With a heritage deeply seeded in maritime tradition, dating back to 1874, Chris Craft is a name that still conjures up all that is right and...
Amen! :D
Talk about a step into history, Chris Craft, as one of the greatest sagas in boating, rambled back with one of its all-time greats in the Roamer...
Good post Ken. These parasites are a pain in the bi-fold.
I've seen this boat numerous times at Pier 66 over the years. You pretty much 'own' that slip. ;)
Haven't left yet. Departing on PacNW trip Tuesday.
Dear Captain John, I find it amazingly ironic that your profile reads "CEO of speciality marine maintenance products company". Posing as a...
Combining a traditional trawler with a motoryacht, Cheoy Lee has magically bridged the gap between efficiency and style. Drawing on a lineage of...
Cheoy Lee Shipyards: Past, Present & Future A Commitment To Progression... To talk of Cheoy Lee’s success necessitates inclusion in the arena...
Hi Apache2k and welcome to YF. I like your hobby. Exceptional work! Glad you found YF useful in constructing a virtual Y701. About half-way...