Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 4036 APRIL 2017 • FOGHORN In a year that the first Boeing 737 took its maiden flight, the ferry Hyak also took its maiden voyage to its home in the Puget Sound. Washington State Ferries has painted a gold stripe on the stack of the Hyak to officially mark the vessel’s 50 years in service. The Hyak, built in 1967 in San Diego, is the first of the Super class ferries to reach this milestone. The Hyak’s sister ships, Kaleetan and Yakima will receive their gold stripes later this year, and the Elwha will receive its stripe in 2018. Construction on the Hyak began in 1966 at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company shipyard in San Diego. Upon the Hyak’s comple- tion in 1967, it sailed up the coast to its new home in Seattle. The Hyak entered service on the Seattle/Bremerton route in July 1967. Its name, Hyak, is tribal Chinook jargon meaning, “fast or speedy.” “The Hyak has capably served the people of Washington for the past 50 years,” said Matt Von Ruden, Director of Vessel Preservation and Maintenance. “This is thanks to the tremendous efforts of the men and women who have operated and maintained the vessel over the years. It stands out as one of our most reliable ferries.” Throughout its 50 years, the Hyak has sailed on almost every WSF route, primarily serving Seattle/Bremerton. n MEMBERNEWS Ad 1 | 1/4p | 3.375” x 4.875” www.propspeed.com PROPSPEED® is effective on: Propellers | Rudders | Shafts | Struts | Trim tabs | IPS drives | Thrusters Keel coolers | Underwater lights (clear coat) | Any underwater metal surface PROPSPEED® can be used on boats of all types & sizes Both recreational and commercial, from sport-fishers, cruisers, sailboats and superyachts to work boats like ferries, trawlers, tugboats, research ships and patrol boats. Save on your boat’s running costs Having clean props and running gear lowers maintenance costs, reduces corrosion and decreases fuel burn. 50 Years! Washington State Ferry’s Hyak Celebrates Golden Anniversary began in 1966 at the National Steel and comple- entered service on the Seattle/Bremerton route in July 1967. has capably served the people of Washington for the past 50 years,” said Matt Von Ruden, Director of Vessel Preservation and Maintenance. “This is thanks to the tremendous efforts of the men and women who have operated and maintained the vessel over the years. has sailed on almost every WSF • 100% Furuno designed Linux software improves stability & reduces virus risk • Fully compliant IMO systems (19" & 23.1" LCD) or Black Box ECDIS with user supplied wide glass bridge monitors are available • Simple Ethernet connection to FAR2xx7 Radars, saving thousands over complex interface kits www.FurunoUSA.com www.Facebook.com/Furuno ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System (RIGHT) In a memorable photo of this journey, the Hyak is seen passing under the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco Bay, taking refuge from a coastal storm. (BELOW) Promotional material celebrating the M/V Hyak. Photos courtesy of WSDOT.