Broker’s Best

BY RANDY WOODS

Specs & Info

LOA 54’ Beam 16’5” Draft 4’9”

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black)

925 gal. / 211 gal. / 106 gal.

Engines

Twin Volvo IPS950 D11s

Contact

Emerald Pacific Yachts Seattle, WA 206.587.0660 info@epyachts.com emeraldpacificyachts.com Exterior shown here is of the same model; all interior photos from Summer Salt.

Riviera 54 Enclosed Flybridge

Complete with a protected cockpit and entertaining spaces, this 2022 Riviera from Emerald Pacific Yachts presents a golden opportunity to score a like-new model without the wait.

This almost-new beauty, Summer Salt, will make you flip for its indoor-outdoor luxury. Featuring three staterooms that can sleep up to six people, the key feature of this 2022 Riviera 54’ is an enclosed flybridge that protects occupants from the elements. A tinted Strataglass wall opens the flybridge to an indoor-outdoor cockpit space with fixed transom seating, plus options for storage or a live-bait tank. A recently reupholstered, three-seat mezzanine lounge is located on the port side facing a double barbecue with LED lighting, a sink, and an icemaker. Blended into the helm dash is a three-screen Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit navigation system and Riviera’s C-Zone digital switching. A Garmin suite of equipment boasts GPS, a GSD 25 CHIRP sounder with 600W transducer, a 4kW open-array radar, receive-and-transmit AIS 800, and a GC 200 IP camera dome. Other features include Volvo auto pilot and joystick controls for easy docking capability. An internal floating staircase connects the Summer Salt’s flybridge to the interior salon, where guests can relax on an L-shaped lounge around a large table. Amenities include upgraded flooring, high-gloss walnut finishes, a wet bar with solid-surface bench top, a refrigerator, and a sink with hot and cold tapware. The forward section is flooded in natural light and offers a comfortable C-shaped lounge with a hi-lo dining table. Entertainment options include a 43” LED TV, a Yamaha receiver, and a Blu-ray player. Aft of the salon, a fully equipped U-shaped galley, that includes a two-burner electric cooktop, a convection microwave oven, a drawer dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink, will keep a cook happy. Adjacent to the galley is a centrally located, rear-facing cockpit dinette. A plush three-seater settee includes an ottoman that slides out for additional seating around the main table. Belowdecks, the full-beam presidential master stateroom is located amidships and includes a king-size bed, a large hanging wardrobe, another 43” TV, a portside en suite, and unimpeded views through topside windows. Both the forward VIP stateroom and a starboard twin Pullman-berth cabin feature abundant storage and dual access to a day head and a stacked washer/dryer combo. The twin Volvo Penta D11 turbo diesel engines give the Summer Salt a muscular 725hp and include IPS 20 pod-drives to deliver maximum fuel economy and quiet operation.

Boys in the Boat

From left to right: Aboard the tugboat Arthur Foss, center Mason Appleton, defenseman Jamie Oleksiak, and left winger Jared McCann show why tonal dressing is a tried-and-true Pacific Northwest go-to.

On Mason: Waffle knit thermal crewneck sweater, $85, and original deerskin gloves, $95, by and from Filson. Outdoor Research water resistant insulated vest, $149, AG Tellis slim fit grey jeans, $225, and Sorel Kezar waterproof Chukka boots, $185, all from Nordstrom. On Jamie: Oil finish Jac shirt, $265, moleskin Seattle shirt, $195, oil finish single tin cloth pants, $175, and Service 2 full-grain roughout leather boots, $368, all by and from Filson. Brixton Hooligan II driving cap, $45, from Nordstrom. On Jared: Universal Works fleece cardigan, $175, and Kapital damask fleece zip-up, $475, both from Glasswing. Dry tin five pocket green pants, $135, by and from Filson. Brixton Messer felted wool fedora, $68, from Nordstrom. Service full-grain roughout leather boots in whiskey hue, $368, by and from Filson.

Know the Ropes

An oversized sweater and heavy-duty glove combo seem apropos as Jared McCann ties up a cord on the halibut schooner F/V Tordenskjold.

Henley Guide sweater, $475, washed feather cloth shirt, $98, Logger mesh cap, $39, and fingerless knit gloves, $35, all by and from Filson. DUER No Sweat slim fit stretch pants, $129, from Nordstrom. Alden Ballard snuff suede shoes, $615, from Brick and Mortar.

Hull of Fame

From the cover: At 6’7”, Jamie Oleksiak stands tough in front of the brilliant hull of the historic Lightship SWIFTSURE.

Oil finish Jac shirt, $265, moleskin Seattle shirt, $195, oil finish single tin cloth pants, $175, and Service full-grain roughout leather boots, $368, all by and from Filson. Brixton Hooligan II driving cap, $45, from Nordstrom.

Wipe Off the Map...

…Is what hopeful Kraken fans anticipate happening on the ice this year. (Mason Appleton is on the job.)

Waffle knit thermal crewneck sweater, $85, and original deerskin gloves, $95, by and from Filson. Outdoor Research water resistant insulated vest, $149, and AG Tellis slim fit grey jeans, $225, both from Nordstrom.

Tugboat Tough

Durable, oil finished outerwear keeps things fresh off the ice.

Oil finish Jac shirt, $265, moleskin Seattle shirt, $195, oil finish single tin cloth pants, $175, and Service full-grain roughout leather boots, $368, all by and from Filson. Brixton Hooligan II driving cap, $45, from Nordstrom.

Winning Attitude

Dress to impress for that post-game press in muted olive and grey tones with a modern plaid pattern for pop.

Skagit rain jacket, $395, by and from Filson. Barbour Tisbury zip sweater, $170, Barbour Valley tailored fit plaid shirt, $110, Paige Transcend Lennox slim tapered leg five pocket pants, $199, and Barbour Wilkin herringbone driving cap, $50, all from Nordstrom.

Man at Work

Swap the familiar black outerwear this season in favor of nature-inspired shades of green.

Engineered Garments wool cap, $48, from Glasswing. Alaskan Guide flannel button-up shirt, $135, by and from Filson. Scotch and Soda bonded trucker army green jacket, $298, and Paige Transcend Federal slim straight leg jeans, $189, both from Nordstrom.

Strong stylings aboard an equally brawny vessel.

On Jamie: Oil finish Jac shirt, $265, and moleskin Seattle shirt, $195, by and from Filson. Brixton Hooligan II driving cap, $45, from Nordstrom. On Mason: Waffle knit thermal crewneck sweater, $85, and original deerskin gloves, $95, by and from Filson. Outdoor Research water resistant insulated vest, $149, from Nordstrom.

Gimme Some Cheddar

Jared McCann’s adorable corgi puppy, Cheddar, made a very stylish surprise appearance at the Center for Wooden Boats Boatshop.

Kapital damask fleece zip-up, $475, from Glasswing. Brixton Messer felted wool fedora, $68, from Nordstrom. Dry tin 5-pocket green pants, $135, and Service full-grain roughout leather boots in whiskey hue, $368, both by and from Filson.

On the Docks

Dapper duds and dudes on the CWB campus.

On Jamie: Alaska Guide flannel button-up shirt, $135, by and from Filson. Scotch and Soda bonded trucker army green jacket, $298, and Paige Transcend Federal slim straight leg jeans, $189, both from Nordstrom. Alden Depano Norwegian snuff suede tanker boots, $660, from Brick and Mortar. On Jared: Universal Works fleece cardigan, $175, and Kapital damask fleece zip-up, $475, both from Glasswing. Dry tin 5-pocket green pants, $135, and Service full-grain roughout leather boots in whiskey hue, $368, both by and from Filson. Brixton Messer felted wool fedora, $68, from Nordstrom.

Come Ashore

Cozy layers in a variety of cool textures crafts some serious dockside style.

Universal Works fleece cardigan, $175, and Kapital damask fleece zip-up, $475, both from Glasswing. Dry tin 5-pocket green pants, $135, by and from Filson. Brixton Messer felted wool fedora, $68, from Nordstrom.

Credits

Art Direction: Lou Maxon Photography: Thor & Carrie Radford Styling & Copy: Andrew Hoge Styling Assistant: Rebecca Silva

Fashion Kindly Provided By: Brick and Mortar (Downtown Seattle, brickmortarseattle.com) Glasswing Boutique (Capitol Hill, glasswingshop.com) Filson (Multiple area locations, including SoDo; filson.com) Nordstrom (Multiple area locations; nordstrom.com)

Location: The Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center (nwseaport.org) and The Center for Wooden Boats (cwb.org) in South Lake Union

STACKING THE DECK

Propelled by a new storefront and more space for manufacturing, Raptor Deck is tightening its grip on a winning hand with the expansion of its innovative traction product line. By Kate Calamusa

Like many Seattle startups, from Microsoft to Amazon, Ballard-based Raptor Deck can trace its inception back to the most homegrown of headquarters: the garage. Today, it’s the trusted purveyor of high-quality foam grip decking materials that provide additional comfort and traction on deck. Raptor Deck was first inspired by a simple solution sourced from goods that CEO Dan Kaseler found in his garage almost a dozen years ago. Back then, Kaseler—well-known in the Northwest as an accomplished sailboat racer and sail designer, as well as for his innate knowledge of the wind-surfing and kite-boarding industries—was looking to add extra grip to his racing boat deck ahead of a world championship. He started experimenting with adhering foam similar to the non-skid versions he’d seen used on kiteboards and the rest, as they say, is history. “I actually had the foam stashed in my garage with a plan to replace the awful blue carpeting on my boat’s trailer bunks.” he recalls with a laugh. “But after playing around, a light went off for me, and I ended up coating my whole cockpit floor.” The homespun hack turned heads amongst his fellow competitors at the regatta, and soon Kaseler was fielding requests to outfit other racing vessels. As the side hustle became a business in the years that followed, power boaters and yachters also took notice. The incredibly stylish foam systems deliver extra grip, durability, and plush padding for maneuverability around the vessel and also help keep deck surfaces from getting scratched. He still fondly recalls one huge turning point along the way: the day he received a call from a boat builder in the Midwest asking him to come out and pattern all their new builds for Raptor Deck systems to be offered as an upgrade. “I went to Sea-Tac the next day, bought the only ticket I’ve ever purchased at the counter, hopped on a plane, and went out and patterned all their boats completely on the fly.” Fast forward to 2021, and the brand has left the garage far behind. During the pandemic pause, Raptor Deck moved into the former West Marine space on Seaview Avenue, opening up a storefront space and expanding their manufacturing facilities. All of the decking kits are produced in-house and are custom made in a range of colors, thicknesses, and styles from templates matched to each boat’s specifications. DIY-driven customers can template their own boat and adhere the finished foam kit themselves, or Raptor Deck can handle the entire process from concept to creation to installation.

“WE LOVE A GOOD NAPKIN SKETCH; JUST GIVE US A SEED OF AN IDEA AND WE CAN MAKE SOMETHING

REALLY COOL WITH IT.” -DAN KASELER, CEO

The most popular styles often resemble traditional wood planking, but because everything is drawn up, digitized, and made to order in Ballard, the team can also design more creative custom options and are always game to do so. “We love a good napkin sketch,” Kaseler says. “We always say, just give us a seed of an idea and we can make something really cool with it.” Innovative applications have thus emerged, such as custom logos or graphics inlaid into the deck kit or on cooler tops. Then there are the exceedingly practical applications such as a recent Ranger Tug owner who noticed his water bottle was scratching the gel coat as it rattled around in the cup holder at the helm, so Kaseler and company cut a personalized bumper pad for him; issue solved. “Everything is driven by the customer and we really maintain a constant openness to new ideas,” Kaseler explains. “And people are finding all kinds of interesting uses for it; turns out foam with glue is just extremely handy.” Building on their banner year, Raptor Deck will soon debut the next evolution in marine non-skid tech. Kaseler believes the industry is shifting away from molded and painted textures to a future that utilizes options that are held in place with pressure-sensitive adhesives. Raptor will now also offer kits and parts cut from Harken Marine Grip, a more rubberized traction product. This new product is well suited to high-traffic areas and commercial-grade vessels like tugboats, fishing trawlers, ferries, and the like. “While Marine Grip doesn’t offer the same padded comfort, the material has exceptional durability, and truly unmatched non-skid properties for environments where safety is paramount,” he says. In addition to dedicated kits, Raptor Deck will also offer mixed packages that utilize both materials. For recreational boaters, this could mean installing the softer foam for comfort on a main deck and benches, and then supplementing with the Harken Marine Grip in areas that need extra traction or endure excessive wear. Kaseler hopes to have initial styles available this month, with an expanded selection by spring 2022, so it looks like next year might just be another winning one for this hometown brand.

>> For more information on Raptor Deck and all their product lines, visit: raptordeck.com.