How to clean teak decks

How to clean teak decks

How do you clean teak decks? To clean teak decks – start with West Marine’s environ-friendly, or similar boat soap in a bucket and fill ¾ with water. Add approximately a ½ of TSP(Trisodium Phosphate – you can get this at West Marine or any hardware store) to...
From the Bilge – Vol. 4

From the Bilge – Vol. 4

Over the years I’ve heard KKMI occasionally described as “the place where the gold-plated racing sailboats go”, implying that’s the only type of boat we work on. Yes, we do have a strong following amongst racing sailors but this has little to do with our ability to...

Pac Cup Preparations

The KKMI yard is bustling with activity with last-minute preparations for the 2016 Pac Cup. RIO Her name is RiO and she takes up the WHOLE dock! Up from Southern California. She’s a 100′ Bakewll-White Lahana. You can learn more about Rio on her website....

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From the Bilge – Vol. 3

From the Bilge – Vol. 3

It’s all about “JOBS”…that was the big sign on the top of my hat when I spoke before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 2011. The occasion was Golden Gate Yacht Club’s (Team Oracle) request for approval to defend the 34th America’s Cup on the San Francisco Bay....

We Want YOU – to work with us!

KKMI has some of the best craftsmen in the business working on our team. Are you a skilled professional looking for a place to call home? We are always looking for experienced boat repair technicians – especially skilled painting, systems and engine mechanics that are...