In February 2008, "Kalakala" owner Steve Rodrigues announced his intention to acquire additional vintage ferry vessels and to restore them and the "Kalakala" as either ferries powered by wind and solar technologies or as museums. "Kalakala" was scheduled for work on her hull and superstructure in dry dock in 2010, but this never happened. After six years in Tacoma, "Kalakala" began listing, and officials became concerned that the ferry might pose an environmental risk. The vessel's owner was also pressured to take action after Washington State passed a law focusing on the removal of abandoned or neglected vessels. For these reasons, "Kalakala"s owner put her up for sale for a nominal fee of one dollar, contingent on the purchaser committing to renovating "Kalakala".