It's the most wonderful time of the year! Kids are back to school and weather conditions are perfect everywhere you look. As always, there are lots of exciting things happening in the yard and around the bay. We hope you're enjoying it as much as we are!
FROM THE BILGE
That sinking feeling….or worse yet: when it’s more than just a feeling…and it happened. YUCK, what a nightmare! Over the years we’ve seen our share of what happens to a boat when it’s sunk. It’s not pretty. The good news is, as with most things, such calamities are preventable. Boats just don’t spontaneously sink; something made the boat to go down. This can often have as much to do with the hoses aboard the boat, not just a leaking fitting or thru hull. More than just contributing to a boat sinking, over time hoses become stiff or have flow constricted within…like nautical arteriosclerosis. Read more...
UPGRADE TO ELECTRIC!
KKMI is proud to partner with Electric Yacht to help your future be clean, green and quiet!
Ask your project manager about upgrading to a QuietTorque - Electric Propulsion System.
Learn more.
HELP HIM HELP US ALL!
Image from Latitude 38
Alex Bellini found a ride and a photographer and set out to row the great garbage patch. "He wants to help spark a new sense of responsibility in all of us and the desire to take action for a cause that affects us all."
According to Randall's blog, Mo and Randall are currently navigating a pretty tricky portion of the Northwest Passage so his postings are limited, but in the meantime, here are a few things to make note of:
After you have had your boat in one of our yards, you are asked to complete a survey asking how, if at all, we could have improved your visit. One of the latest suggestions was that we provide a site map for visitors to better navigate our yards. We heard you and created one for each yard. Thank you for the suggestion! Keep them coming!
We are currently seeking to hire knowledgeable sailboat riggers
Splice and dice rigs while working at the best boatyard on the Bay!
KKMI fully respects and appreciates the specialized skills needed for this position and is willing to offer an attractive compensation package for the right person.
Identify the 6 differences between the two photos below...
WINNER!
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRISTOPHER HERRMANN!
Here's Christopher looking classy on his Folkboat,
Thea. Oh, and Chris tells us that
Thea is for sale! Give him a call! 415-713-1638
KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE!
In honor of next month's "Talk like a pirate" day - sea if ye can riddle me this...
Why couldn't the pirate play cards?
Winner will receive your choice of KKMI swag:
Here's last month's winner, Tom Patterson with his prize... no, not Bob, the bag... look how happy he is! Don't miss your chance - enter to win today!
KKMI SIGHTINGS
Smiling faces on and around the docks...
Miguel and Elvis
Edgar
Carlos
Roberto P protecting us from dust and debris...
The Sausalito gang getting their lunch on
The lovely Peta with a warm smile to welcome you aboard...
Check out this beauty! Cygnus Montanus, an111' Frer-designed sailing super yacht that is gracing our docks. She sure does pretty up the place! Learn more.
