This episode of 'Ramblin on the River' focuses on the acquisition and renovation of the Belle of Cincinnati. The episode features vivid storytelling about the summer adventure in New Orleans, unexpected challenges and humorous mishaps during the renovation, and the journey of towing the World Peace Belle upriver. Special guest Troy Manthey, owner and operator of Yacht Starship, joins to share his unique experiences and insights from the river boating industry. The episode concludes with updates on the hosts' families and plans for future topics, including the Passenger Vessel Association and the Tall Stacks festival. 00:00 Introduction to Ramblin on the River 01:25 Meet the Hosts: Ben, Alan, and Family 02:21 Engage with Us: Follow, Like, and Subscribe 03:20 Recap of Previous Episodes 04:28 Special Guest: Troy Manthey 04:37 The Belle of Cincinnati: Acquisition and Renovation 07:50 Challenges and Adventures in New Orleans 22:04 Sea Trials and Rescue Boat Mishaps 34:30 The World Peace Belle Journey 38:42 The Belle's Journey Begins 39:14 Ceremonies and Celebrations 41:09 Practical Jokes on the River 42:20 The Final Stops and Christening 46:19 Reflections and Future Plans 51:23 Word of the Day:Bamboozled 53:57 Family Updates and Personal Stories 54:13 Current Events and Family Bragging 01:08:06 Looking Ahead: BB Riverboats and PVA 01:09:00 Conclusion and FarewellPlease like and subscribe to this show. Connect with us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559987272590">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramblinontheriver/">Instagram </a>page. Check out our website at <a href="https://www.ramblinontheriver.com/">RamblinontheRiver.com</a> or email us directly at podcast@bbriverboats.com. Thank you for listening!

This episode of 'Ramblin on the River' focuses on the acquisition and renovation of the Belle of Cincinnati. The episode features vivid storytelling about the summer adventure in New Orleans, unexpected challenges and humorous mishaps during the renovation, and the journey of towing the World Peace Belle upriver. Special guest Troy Manthey, owner and operator of Yacht Starship, joins to share his unique experiences and insights from the river boating industry. The episode concludes with updat...

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