Washington K-D Boat Company, Seattle WA

[Tyee II]

I have a set of plans for a Washington K-D Boat Company model K28. This is a plank hull fishing boat design from the 1950's. Does anyone have any knowledge about the company and or this particular design. Quent Williams is the designers name that is on the plans. The boat is a forward cabin, pilot house with a fish hold and rear open cockpit. I would guess it was designed for day crabbing or fishing here in the Northwest. The design shows a Universal 40 being used for power. I am not familiar with that engine, but it looks to be a 4 cylinder gas unit. It would be great if anyone has any knowledge about the boat, the company, or the engine to share it with me. Thanks in advance.
Mike

[Valdez]

Dear Mike:
Its been three years since your post so I hope you receive this.
The Valdez Museum has the Vessel Perry which is believed to be a
K.D. boat. Documentation papers lists her as 31.2 feet with Breadth of 8.9, and Depth 4.5. Gross 8 ton, Net 5 ton, She is certified for
Coastwise Fishery. She was built in 1939 at Perry Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska.

It is possible that the Perry is an extended version of your plans.

Is it possible that the Museum could get a copy of your plans. We would be very happy Pay for them.

Sincerely:

Tom
E-mail-tomandgloria@gci.net

I would be very happy to send you photos of her.