Knewsletter Vol. 7
  
Please enjoy our last Knewsletter for 2016 - we'll be back in your inbox in 2017 with more Knews, tips and boatyard antics. Stay safe, warm and peaceful during this Holiday season! 

Deck the Hulls with Bows of Hauly! Here's some antics by our crew:

Cindy, Paul & Ken Macareindeer


FROM THE BILGE
by Paul Kaplan

As we close out 2016 and enter the New Year it's time to reflect on the past and look to the future. No matter where you stand, we all recognize that our world has changed in ways we never imagined. For many, I believe, these changes have been bittersweet. Thankfully for KKMI, what changes there have been are nothing but sweet. And for the things we hold dearly, they will not change. Given all the circumstances in the world today, this is quite noteworthy.

THANK YOU 2016 BOATS!

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WINTERTIME PROJECT FACILITIES
KKMI has more large protected spaces for your boat than any other boat yard!
You know that project that you talk about every summer when you're too busy using your boat? That one that you vow to do this year? Make this the season you get it done!!!



MEET THE CREW

Introducing Caleb
Caleb is one of our craftsmen at the Point Richmond yard. His big smile and casual manner instantly put you at ease. But don't let his demeanor fool you, he doesn't take his job lightly. He's one of the Craftiest Mc Craftersons we've ever had! We are happy to have him on our team.

JOIN OUR CREW!
We are currently ACTIVELY looking for talented craftsmen and women. If you or someone you know is a gifted craftman, electrician, mechanic, metal fabricator, fiberglass expert, jack of all trades, shipwright... please do send them our way. This is a great place to work!


Applications can be submitted in person, via email or fax to either location. Contact details here.

CHECK OUT THE AMAZING RED SKY


RED SKY - SWAN 100 AVAILABLE
Launched in 2003, this yacht has been professionally maintained from the moment of her christening by her extremely knowledgeable owner, captain and crew. Never raced or chartered, Red Sky has been kept to highest standards. 

The yacht received an extensive 8-month refit at Maine's Lyman Morse yard in the spring of 2012 and has undergone pre-Caribbean servicing each year of her life by the same craftsmen. 

Red Sky is a true showpiece suitable for the most discerning yachtsman. 

Contact Paul Kaplan to learn more. 
JANUARY SPECIAL
THIS KNEWSLETTER TRIVIA QUESTION...

Be sure to respond with your answer for a chance to win some KKMI swag!

QUESTION:
Locate the five (5) differences between the two photos below:

Send responses to Marianne: marianne@kkmi.com
 

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!

Congratulations to Rich T. for correctly answering last month's trivia question. We'll share photos of them with you in our next Knewsletter.

Enjoy your dock lines Rich! 


LAST EDITION'S QUESTION:
 
QUESTION:
If your boat has been involved in an accident, whether it's your fault or not, who is responsible for selecting what boatyard will make the repairs?
 
  1. The insurance company.
  2. The marine surveyor.
  3. The owner of the vessel.
  4. All the above.
ANSWER:
 C. As the vessel owner, you are entitled to select what company makes the repairs.
 
In fact, it is illegal for a surveyor, or the insurance adjustor to "steer" the repairs to any one company.
 
FYI - KKMI works with all insurance companies and is regarded as one of the few yards on San Francisco Bay that can tackle a broad spectrum of repairs.
 

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LIFE AT THE KYARD

We got these photos from Mark P. He had his boat Carquinez Coot in the yard for some touch ups. Thanks for sharing Mark! It was nice having you!   






Please send your photos -  We'd love to hear about your adventures!
Send to marianne@kkmi.com



KYARDOG OF THE MONTH

Meet Ragnar. Ragnar is a 3 1/2 year old Chocolate Field Lab.

For the first 18 months of his life he trained as "Working Dog" for detecting explosives. He spent 6 hours a day training on the streets of San Francisco working in office buildings, all over Fisherman's Wharf and Downtown. For fun he'd spend another couple hours a day swimming at Chrissy Field.
 
Needless to say this dog has a huge amount of energy, loves to work with people and is driven to check out what's going on in his neighborhood. He especially loves escalators and elevators.
 
Then life sometime takes a drastic turn and Ragnar retired from explosive detecting and expanded his neighborhood to both Sausalito and Richmond yard.
 
His favorite activity is to greet crew as they arrive in the morning with his ball in his mouth ready to play before work and during breaks. He cannot decide if he likes tugging with or chasing the ball more - he wants both. At the end of the day we walk the yard to check out the activity and run down each dock to make sure we are all closed down for the night. 


SEE YOU NEXT TIME!

Until we pop back into your inbox... we hope to see you around the Bay or in the Kyard!



Richmond
510-235-5564
530 West Cutting Blvd.
Point Richmond, CA 94804

Sausalito
415-332-5564
420 Harbor Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965