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Eel Man Dave and His 11′ Boat, The ZERO, Go Out 15+ Miles To Sea

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PHOTO-ESSAY. I caught Eel Man Dave (aka David Bloom) putting The Zero into the water this morning. He built the boat 20 years ago with his own hands for $720. He had brought it out to make a few modifications here and there.

He is a true mariner and mechanical genius. As you walk the docks look for his boat. He is specializes in rock cod. He designed the storage hatch so oxygenated sea water flushes gently through the catch so that he returned to the dock with 85% live fish.

The black strip along the front is a splash guard which is necessary considering how low in the water he is.

 

Everything on The Zero is custom made by Dave. He sits on his pink cushion and controls everything from there.

 

 

If you ask him a question, he will give you a detailed answer. I love his answers. He could build a spaceship if he had a mind to.

 

Another innovation that helps to keep The Zero and Dave above water when he is miles and miles out to sea.

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