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LOVE ON THE WATER: Rodger Tate uses his hands to fulfill a childhood dream of building his own boat.

Byline: Perry Ballard Apr. 29--SHALIMAR -- In the end, Rodger Tate admitted there would have been an easy way to fulfill his dream of owning a boat. Just go out and buy one. There was only one catch. Ever since I was a child, I always had this Tom Sawyer attitude of building a boat, Tate said. If

Publication: Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

Classic questions.(factors to consider before owning a restored mahogany runabout)

The sight of a beautifully restored, naturally finished mahogany runabout can make even non-boaters swoon. Those built from the 1920s through the '50s - before the switch to fiberglass - can fetch high bucks when restored to original condition. Non-restored examples can also command a premium

Publication: Trailer Boats

REFLECTIONS IN POLISHED ALUMINUM

As 2008 begins and another cycle of warm-weather water sports beckons, I'm drawn to reflect on how it all began. The "it" is my love of being on, in and around the water. Boating, particularly on serene inland lakes and rivers, made relocating to the shores of Smith Mountain Lake irresistible. I

Publication: Roanoke Times & World News