SEA WOLF, a 1958 Blanchard 62 Pilothouse Motoryacht, is a very special vessel because it represents the peak of Pacific Northwest wooden yacht craftsmanship during the post-war golden age of yacht building. Boats from the famed N.J. Blanchard Boat Company yard in Seattle were renowned for their robust construction, elegant proportions, and exceptional sea-keeping qualities.

The Blanchard yard produced some of the most respected yachts on the West Coast. Their vessels were favored by prominent Pacific Northwest families and experienced cruisers. Surviving examples are often regarded as floating pieces of maritime history.

SEA WOLF is regarded by many classic-yacht enthusiasts as one of the finest surviving examples of a large Pacific Northwest wooden cruising yacht from the late 1950s. While individual boats evolve through refits and ownership changes, what makes SEA WOLF remarkable is the combination of her size, pedigree, construction, and era.

According to the Classic Yacht Association registry, SEA WOLF was launched in 1958 as BLUE HERON III, the third in a series commissioned by industrialist Casey Jones and designed by the renowned naval architect William Garden (Bill Garden). She was built by the Blanchard yard in Seattle and is considered one of Garden's most successful family cruising motor-yacht designs.