Mr. E Boat

  Having to redo what was already done. Dalton is striping the delaminated fiberglass from the roof and bow. This time it will be done correctly. We met Luka, Dalton's husky when we were there last weekend. Beautiful dog, very well trained and did response to "down boy".  

  Found some antique life vests that fit the bill. Designed the boat name plate and signature throwable devices. Even Mr. E has to have his bling.  

  Now that the boat has been moved. Things are actually taking shape. Lots to do. But at least there is progress now. Lots of filling, sanding, priming, etc. Getting it ready for paint. 

  Lot of updates: Sad news is Jim will not be able to be the first to drive Mr.E. We got the call a few days ago he passed away. We were REALLY hoping to get it done before this happened. When we learned of his changing situation we started to kick it in high gear. Mr. E had been sitting too long at the boat place with nothing getting done so we made arrangements to move it to another boat guy. The good news is the new boat place - Blue Water Restoration in Middlesex, VA (804-393-1337) is getting things actually done and done right. Dalton Howard is now living and breathing Mr. E. every day. He has been great to work with - a true hands on guy that has a "get r dun" way of doing things. Beth has been a real trooper through all of this too - really helping out getting things done as well. She even helped me move this heavy motor out of the truck and properly on the stand. I am now working a bit on the motor restoration as the days are getting longer and 12hr work days allow me...