David Miller—longtime steward of Sea Nymph II, a 1946 Monk Senior 46-footer—joins Beyond the Boat to trace a Puget Sound classic’s lineage and life. We cover the Coast Guard roots behind the name, decades with the Wilhelm family (including escorting the USS Missouri), and the careful restorations: mahogany cabinetry, Port Orford cedar planking, and period-true upgrades. David shares the learning curve of early dockings, the hunt for covered moorage, and favorite stops from Clam Bay to Fossil Bay. Now at 80, he and Karn are ready to pass the baton to the next caretaker of this storied Northwest cruiser.  For photos of David’s boat, go to ClasicYachts.org, CYA Yacht Register.  Sea Nymph II is currently listed with NW Yacht net at www.nwyachtnet.com.

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