We never tire of going to boat shows and the Seattle Boat Show was no exception. This time though we spent most of our time looking at boat accessories for our new Fathom - blinds, drapes, bed coverings, electronics, etc. We also were able to visit with the OEM folks from Cummins, Northern Lights, Garmin and the company that makes EPIRB's (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon). They were all able to help give us a better understanding of the products,…
It's hard to believe how quickly three months will fly by. That's how long it has been since our new "Kismet" was started and today we were told that if all goes as planned she'll splash on February 11th – two days ahead of schedule. We continue to be amazed at how many changes occure from one visit to the next. This weeks most noticeable changes were the installation of the rear salon door and window interior teak trim and cabinets, the beautiful…
There are a lot of important areas of a boat however two of the most important are the galley and head (kitchen and bathroom for you landlubbers). Top-left: In this photo you are able to see the teak galley cabinets before the granite counter top has been installed. They've also set into place the electric 3-burner stove/oven and, like any construction project, you need to have some imagination as to what the final results will look like.Top-right: In this photo you…
We have had some beautiful, sunny days here. Watching the sunset on Mount Rainier from Queen Anne Hill is like watching the sun set over the water in Key West.
There is an amazing scenic drive along the water toward Bellingham and we were fortunate to have another sunny day.
A fun day at the Fathom plant. On our latest visit to Fathom we were able to witness the culmination of 8 weeks of hard work come together to form what is starting to look like a boat.First we took the last photos of the hull's interior before the deck was installed. Top-left: You'll see the engine has been installed, the exhaust hooked up.Top-right: The generator.Bottom-left: The lazarette which houses the batteries, water tanks etc.Bottom-right: You can see the interior…
