Texas man, 86, spends 39 years building 62-foot boat; strangers step in
An 86-year-old man from Mineral Wells, Texas, has been building a 62-foot steel boat since 1987. After three visitors discovered his ambition, they launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the project. More than $41,000 has been raised towards completing the boat and moving it to a launch site. The remaining work on the vessel is expected...
Key Takeaways
- An 86-year-old man from Mineral Wells, Texas, has been building a 62-foot steel boat since 1987.
- After three visitors discovered his ambition, they launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the project.
- More than $41,000 has been raised towards completing the boat and moving it to a launch site.
An 86-year-old man from Mineral Wells, Texas, has been building a 62-foot steel boat since 1987. After three visitors discovered his ambition, they launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the project. More than $41,000 has been raised towards completing the boat and moving it to a launch site. The remaining work on the vessel is expected to require about $50,000 in funding.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.