Apologies for the lack of communication. We've been so busy, and admittedly a bit burned out, but we are continuing to make progress. The...

I composed this blog back in Feb. and asked Pat to edit. He was so busy, he never got around to it, so I didn't send it. Though obviously...

Interior cabinetry is done! Pat & Sara are madly varnishing to make way for final electrical and systems installations. Galley & Salon...

Flybridge varnishing is done. Front windows have been installed. Salon cabinetry and paneling continues by Hawkins & Josh of Haven...

The first time we've uttered that word in this 2 1/2+ year project! We have lots of exciting progress to share! We were away for 2 weeks...

This post is dedicated to Bob McMurray, an amazingly talented craftsman. Bob is an ABYC certified mechanic as well as a master...

Sending a quick update because we have some exciting stuff to show... BOTH engines are in! Quartz counters have been installed in both...

Time flies...and progress continues at a steady rate. And we've only had one major setback. Our beautiful new Volvo engines have been in...

It seems there's something going on in every part of the boat! It's all hands on deck (and above deck and below deck). There were...

Finally, after months of "undercover" work, we are engaging in projects the average observer can appreciate! All the structural...

We've had a productive few months working on the fly bridge, hull, deck, house, engine room and interior. See slideshows below for...

We thought we'd share these "before" photos before fiberglassing begins. We removed the whole fly bridge console, designed a new one and...

Repair and rebuilding continues but we're getting close to buttoning up that phase of the restoration and readying the boat...

The twin Detroit TA-92 Diesel engines have been removed in a scary yet fascinating process using come along winches--was ever a tool more...

The bow has been completely rebuilt and looks amazing! Below is a slideshow of the process. We had to remove the whole back transom....

We've just been busy. But things have been happening in Ryboville! Let's get you caught up--starting from the bottom. The old keel has...

The brokerage listings for Lone Eagle II stated the boat was built for CBS exec, Paul Levitan. We ordered a beautiful Rybovich book,...

After a holiday hiatus, we're back at it. Not that progress stopped in our absence--everything but the engines has been removed, hull...

We have removed all the headliner and insulation and SO MUCH WIRE! If we laid it end to end we suspect it would stretch back to Florida!...

Narrated by Pat...the eternal optimist!