 Katherine Jane was built as a pleasure yacht in 1952, commissioned by George Mitchell of Mitchell cinematic camera fame. She was originally christened Beagle, as Mr. Mitchell had intended to sail her from California to the Galapagos Islands, replicating Darwin's voyage on HMS Beagle in 1831. Although she has not yet made that voyage, she spent many years as a private charter yacht in Southeast Alaska and has seen much of the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Her complete refit occurred in 2002 and she is currently available as either a bareboat or crewed charter.  Restoration details Katherine Jane completed a total restoration in August 2002. The restoration included all new machinery and equipment. The hull and decks were recaulked and resealed. All bulwarks were replaced with aluminum. The rubrail was reconstructed with angelique hardwood. The caprails were built with Honduras mahogany. The aft deck canopy was replaced. She has new deck hatches, new deck prisms, and new salon top with nonskid on surface. The masts were refurbished and have new SS rigging. |
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