PAULINE

Billings Diesel & Marine of Stonington, Maine, after rebuilding her hull, has had to take over ownership of PAULINE. The cost of completion became too much for the owner, and he had to abandon his dream. So here we have a good hull without an installed engine, and a superstructure that needs considerable work. But the remaining work could be accomplished afloat, saving drydocking fees and eliminating the risk of drying out from an extended period ashore. She could be a moneymaker, just as she has been in the past—first as a sardine carrier, then as a Coast Guard—certified cruise vessel.