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Sailing Vessel:   Scout

Model:  1988 W29 Seawolf

hull #WYM29067G788

 

 

Owners:  Dan and Judy Wilson

 

 

Home Port:  Kemah, Texas

 

 

 

 

Sailing Area:  Galveston Bay, upper Texas coast

 

 

 

Crossing Trinity Bay coming back from Double Bayou

 

 


 

 

How is boat used:  Day sails, weekend trips, overnights, training for Sea Scout leaders, Flagship for the Sam Houston Area Sea Scouts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sailing trips, experiences:    

Galveston Bay from upper bay to Offats Bayou on Galveston Island , Freeport, Trinity Bay

 

 

Owners and Family at the slip

 


 

 

Boat Condition:  Very good.  The boat has been well maintained and serviced.

 

 

 

 

Upgrades by you or other owners: CDI Roller furling, new mainsail, exterior canvas, bimini, cockpit cushions, interior cushions, cabinetry improvements, storage shelves, entertainment shelves, on board air conditioning, sanitation hoses, Graco head, new faucets, new water pump, screens, sealants, Sony  stereo, GPS holder, galley improvements, new pressure water pump.

 

 

 

Setting a course for open water

 

 

 


 

 

Planned projects:    Water system equalization tank, replace halyards, engine servicing, hot water heater.

 

 

Leading the Squadron out the Double Bayou channel


 

 

Hurricane Ike Update:  The “Scout” weathered the storm well on her floating pier while dozens of boats in the same marina and hundreds of boats in other marinas were sunk, damaged or destroyed.  We prepared well and lucked out.  It was a horrific storm. 

 

Cabin interior and upgrades


 

 

 

 

Rafting up at Double Bayou for the annual adult planning trip