# 86-year-old Texas man spent nearly 40 years building 62-foot boat to sail to Alaska; now strangers are raising thousands to help him fulfil his dream

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-22T07:36:02+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/since-1987-an-86-year-old-texas-man-named-dale-has-spent-decades-building-a-62-foot-boat-in-his-yard-when-three-visitors-discovered-his-dream-strangers-helped-raise-money-to-finish-and-move-it/articleshow/135110064.cms
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An 86-year-old man from Mineral Wells, Texas, has been building a 62-foot steel boat since 1987. After three visitors discovered his ambition, they launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the project. More than $41,000 has been raised towards completing the boat and moving it to a launch site. The remaining work on the vessel is expected to require about $50,000 in funding.

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