Minutes Exhibit M
Port Commmission Special
Meeting of November 10, 2015
( Sea
Hawk
PREMIUM YACHT FINISHES
Port of Seattle Commissioners:
On behalf of the recreational and maritime communily of the Pacific Northwest, I om writing to
express my support for the proposed expansion of Seaview Boalyord. This letter comes from me as a
professional In the industry and as someone who aligns philosophically with the Riise family's core
beliefs and values on a personal level as well. As o family owned and operated business, Seaview
Boalyord hos served the communily for over 40 years and throughout this tenure hasbeen example
of a high-qualify, customer oriented service model that is a valuable asset to area boaters, maritime
vendors and marine craftsmen. They are a pillar of the marine communily and their support has
been invaluable in the ongoing growth of this industry in our area.
Through the years, I have primarily been involved with Seoview Boalyard as manufoclurer of ontifouling
points.  These products continue to evolve to meet not only the requirements of
environmental compliance, but to aid in establishing a new benchmark for "green" boating. The
Seoview philosophy of o clean boalyard hc;is always been to go beyond the regulations and set a
higher standard for environmental stewardship - to serve as on example for clean boatyard locally
( and notionally. When SeaHowk introduced our line of environmentally friendly products, they were
embraced and promoted by Seoview. This was done not simply to be compliant. but to get behind
technology that is better for our waters. Seaview continues to offer valuable input in the
development of new products and with that support we continue to work on products that better
serve our customers' needs.
I hove been employed In the marine trades locally for more than 26 years and now serve on the
board of trustees at Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA). Over the years, I have seen an
exponential growth in recreational boating. With that growth comes on increasing need to provide
service to boaters and their boats. Over the years I have seen the size of boots continue to grow
along with a corresponding increase in the number of people enjoying all the area has to offer.
However, the facilities to repair these boats seem to be on the decline. I believe expansion of
Seoview Boatyard will help meet the demands of marina tenants and Puget Sound boaters.
Seaview is on important port of our economy providing jobs as well as maritime careers. I om not
only a recreational boater, but I too help provide for my family by working in this industry. This industry
provides us with family wage jobs and the expansion of the yard will bring more of those jobs that
help stimulate our economy.
Thank you,
Tony Bulpin
Seo Howk Paints
West Coast Sales
( Tony@seohawkpaints.com
206-940-9623