"World's Most Seaworthy Flats Boat" Visits Bermuda

Ralph and Bob Brown arrived in St. George's after crossing the Atlantic from North Carolina in the open-topped 21 foot boat Intruder. Having covered 1400 miles of open ocean and using almost 300 gallons of fuel in the self-made boat they made the trip in 51 hours.

Ralph designed the 21 foot boat seven years ago and has spent more than a million dollars trying to perfect it. He describes it as the "worlds most seaworthy flats boat" and he has set out to prove it. They have also set the record for the longest unescorted oceanic crossing in a small shallow vessel.

Ralph and Bob are continuing the journey and are heading to New York after leaving St. George's on May 9th. They calulate taking 61 hours and will arrive in New York on Friday May 11th.

Ralph phoned Steve after traveling 90 miles off of Bermuda to report all was well.