Demopolis Gators

This ancient sponge divers boat was brought up to Apalachicola from Tarpon Springs and dry docked. Most likely this is its final resting place.

















How 'bout them gators! These two monsters were planted here by the marina manager to guard the boats at night. I was afraid to get close enough to see if they were real. If they still haven't moved after 2 days I'll check 'em out.

First official berth, C-Quarters Marina, Carabelle, FL. Eastern endpoint of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.


















C-Quarters marina. Solar panel in place on roof. Home Depot brown vinyl utility tarp awnings. Could have had them custom made for $800. I opted for $42.









Dan Schromm did a great job of hauling Greenhouse to Carabelle and splashing it next door to the marina.














Flyboy captain Adam Domino crewed for the first test splash at O'Neill's Marina near Gulfport. His only comment: "This cold beer sure tastes good on a hot day."












Pontoons were removed and reconditioned...7 layers of epoxy bottom barrier coating. $125/gal.

Destination Rivers

Greenhouse in the making, Spring of '09. A box on pontoons. Built to navigate rivers and lakes North of hurricane country. Exquisitely unpretentious. Designed for comfort and economy.












Basic 2" X 2" framing (1 1/2" actual), insulated throughout and all wood to wood joints glued. 11 windows, 2 doors. Plywood walls, ceilings and floor.












Stick frame with most of the skin on.
















Getting started. January '09