67: Sailing Yacht, M80 Stiletto, Water Skiing Squirrel

www.TheBoaters.TV EP 67 - The 114-foot luxury sailing yacht "Ring Andersen" was recently appraised at $3.2 million; yet when the bidding at a recent Norfolk, Virginia auction opened at $350,000, no one in the crowd bid. As of last Friday, there were two potential bidders on eBay: The top bidder bid $300,800 (note: there was a $650,000 reserve). Next up: The U.S. Navy is banking on the release and testing of the 80-foot "M80 Stiletto" to transform how the Navy operates a stealth fleet. For more info visit www.MShipCo.com Finally: Meet Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel! Twiggy is actually several gray squirrels who have been trained in succession to ride on buoyant foam blocks towed behind a remote-controlled boat in heated pools. The act has been touring for 27 years all across world. Visit www.SkiingSquirrel.com to learn more. Julie's TheBoaters.com Sea-Lebrity Profile Pick of the Day: Captain Joe Busam and "Shazam."

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