Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Unexpected Surprise. Water Ingress!

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Some time ago we had a post about the way our Steelhead Davit was installed in 2009 during the commissioning of Sylken Sea. I won't go i...
Monday, August 4, 2025

Ceiling Project Continues

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The ceiling project moved along a bit slowly as life got in the way. So far the Salon, Galley and Pilot House are completed. We are not sure...
Monday, February 12, 2024

Vinyl Ceiling Removed

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 It was a little more difficult removing the vinyl than we had expected. Glued up with 3M 5200! Anyway they are down. I must say, the boats ...
Friday, February 2, 2024

The Ceiling Plan

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We have decided to attempt to get the 'look' of the classic glass/teak that we find attractive in a trawler. So we obtained some rou...

Salon Ceiling Upgrade Project

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Our 2009 KK48 North Sea was delivered with a padded vinyl ceiling. This was the first 48 delivered this way. Previous boats much to our envy...
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Back to Sylken Sea

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Back in Maryland. Sylken Sea at our dock on the Pocomoke River. About to start another boat project. Stand by!
Saturday, May 6, 2023

Arriving at Moorhead City

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Smooth passage from St. Simon's 48hrs.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

At Anchor St. Simons Ga.

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At anchor close to St. Simon's Sound. As forecast the relentless winds are dropping allowing a possible 48 hr passage starti...
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Heading North

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Good weather, light winds and flat seas. Off the coast of South Carolina. We left St. Simons Sound yesterday morning. Going back...
Monday, May 1, 2023

Cumberland

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Back in the USA. Cumberland Island. Some crazy weather last little while. Hoping things settle down and we can jump outside for ...