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Time passes but the Otter remains the same

Walt Fossek is 88 years young, and his boat, the Otter, is 104 years old. Both wear their age well. Fossek is active, mentally sharp and a great storyteller and the Otter draws daily interest from tourists who wander around the marina, wondering at the elegant lines and excellent condition of the old wooden boat. If these visitors are lucky, Fossek will be on board and in a story mood, sharing tales from his 50 years as the owner and operator of the well-maintained antique vessel. Fossek celebrated his birthday last month by doing one of his favorite things in life — working on his boat. click here to read the story 14:46

Lured by the sea – Walt Fossek, 84 years old owner the 100-year-old commercial fishing boat Otter

Wood and fish. Both essential to the economy of early Florence, they captured the heart of Walt Fossek from a young age. Now 84 years old, the pull of both has never let him go. continued