Batteau “Fine Creek Mill” – Floating and Ready to go!
[nggallery id=8] Ned Nelson sent the following letter and photos tonight. Congratulations to Ned and his associates for finishing the new batteau named "Fine Creek Mill". ____________________________________________________________ The batteau "Fine Creek Mill" is complete. We put it in the water today at my friends, the Shortridge's. It took on about 3" of water and to our surprise ,,, stopped leaking!!!. I had strapped barrels into the hull to keep it from totally sinking and the water only made it to the bottom of the barrels. The boat is floating on its own. Thanks to my brother Byrne Nelson, Dave "Big Wave" Bryan, David "Little Wave" Bryan for their daily help. I would also like to thank Tom Hassinfang and David Samuels for being there when I needed extra help. Thanks…