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    Ronald M Sundelin

    Ronald Sundelin currently lives in Yorktown, Virginia, and keeps a 1985 30-foot Sea Ray Sundancer on a boat lift in the tidal creek behind his house. He would love to know if anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of his first boat (and if you do, send an email to michael_r@goodoldboat.com).

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    A Very Early Fiberglass Cat

    In 1950, a friend of mine paid $7.00 for one half of a surplus aircraft wingtip fuel tank, made of aluminum. He added a keel to it, lost interest in the project, and sold the fuel tank boat to me for ...

    Ronald M Sundelin
    June 15, 2020
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