Koehler Kraft Boatyard

AMERICA'S SCHOONER CUP 27-March-2021 The charming and lovingly maintained Maid of Kent, Jerry Newton and Marcia Hilmen's 30' LOD Marconi schooner. She was bui...lt at Willard Marine of Costa Mesa in 1962 to the William Atkin's 1930 design for Little Maid of Kent. She was completely rebuilt in 2017 by master shipwright Frank Townsend at Koehler Kraft boatyard and is the only founding flag member vessel still actively sailing with AMSS. #AMSS #AmericasSchoonerCup #ancientmarinerssailingsociety #woodenboats See more

Congratulations to our client and friend Brian Eichenlaub on his win last weekend! First in class and 2nd overall in the America's Schooner Cup

See our progress update on the Doug Peterson Yacht Design 1976 Quarter Tonner Star Eyed Stella!

Legacy is done with her paint job and here is a sneak peak of the unveiling! K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel @skelley1000 See more

I spy something shiny! JAG Yacht Painting just finished up the topside paint on this beauty and we can’t wait to see her unwrapped! K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel @skelley1000 @jagyachtpainting See more

All primed up and waiting for her topside coats! K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

Tony’s making a mess this morning. He is scarfing in some new pieces to the butt of this ketch mast. If you look at the last picture you will see that the termites made quite a meal out of it! K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel @interluxpaint See more

The Catboat is getting ready for topside paint. This week the crew built new rub rails and toe rails are pre-finished them before installation. New staving in the cockpit, and the whiskey plank and coverboard was faired and ready for primer. K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel @portofsandiego See more

Assistant Barketing Officer Schooner was down on the dock today inspecting Dauntless, a 1930 John Alden Schooner. Dauntless is in for some engine work and routine maintenance. She’s a gorgeous yacht with quite the pedigree and is for sale if someone is looking to own a piece of history. Google Schooner Dauntless for more information. K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel @schoonertherescue @ancientmarinerssailing See more

You haven’t seen us for a while but it’s not because we forgot you. It’s just been a busy busy time in the yard. The Teak Lady launched and is now happily in her slip back in Coronado. The new paint job is beautiful but we are a bit biased. K K C., s 1938... ’ .. #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

Koehler Kraft Boat Building and Service Since 1938

We love seeing footage of our boats!

THE KOEHLER KRAFT 28 Our 75 years of experience in boat building and service has enabled us to produce a power cruiser unmatched by anything that comes off a production line. No two KK28s are the same. We work with our clients to customize each detail and amenity, from layout and furnishings, to fixtures and on-board technology. The result is a reflection of Koehler Kraft’s history and tradition, and the vision of our customers. Specifications:... LOA: 28' 6" Beam: 11' 6" Draft: 2' 5" Weight: 7,500 lbs Fuel Capacity: 275 gallons Range: 650+ Nautical Miles Top Speed: 33 knots, 28 knots cruise Fuel Economy: 8-2 mpg Hull Material: Composite Cold Molded Construction Teak deck, varnished wood transom and cabin house. Interior is beautifully laid out with head, galley and double berth. Allowance included for seating and upholstery to buyer specifications.

The ‘Teak Lady’ is now the ‘Pink Lady’. Our crew was able to cover the topsides in primer yesterday. She’s getting closer to launching! K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

Want to see a magic trick? We will turn a small inflatable dinghy into a medium sized powerboat K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

How long does it take to strip a Canoe ? Judging by this not long! K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

Watch Scot tour one of our marina tenants, the beautiful MARJORIE

Teal Lady has been taken down to bare wood and our carpenter has finish repairing all of the rotten places in the hull and roping the open seams. She was covered in a coat of epoxy yesterday and today the team is working on fairing the hull. This is where the attention to detail gets to be really important. The smoother the hull gets now the easier it will be to paint later! K K C., s 1938... ’ .. #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

Welcome to the Koehler Kraft Termite Removal Service! We don’t use any chemical poisons, just good old fashioned power tools and sledge hammers. In other news the deck removal on the Doug Peterson design Star Eyed Stella is coming along nicely. K K C., s 1938... ’ .. #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding See more

Tony that’s a lot of boat to rope seams on. We hope you wanted to get your steps in today. Work continues on the Teak Lady as we repair and prep the topside and bottom for new paint. K K C., s 1938... ’ .. #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more

Star Eyed Stella is topless! After finishing documenting the location of all the deck hardware and fittings it was time to take out the saws. First was the cabin too and the deck around it. K K C., s 1938 ’ ..... #KoehlerKraft #since1938 #boatyard #marinerailways #boatbuilder #boatbuilding #custombuild #restoration #sandiego #shelterisland #boat #sailing #sandiegosailing #woodenboat #woodenboatfleet #woodenboatsarebetter #woodworking #woodenboatbuilding @frost_hardwood @sd_marineexchange @aeromarineproducts @interluxpaint @awlgripfinishes @azkonobel See more