The Boat Nobody Asked For

Five Minutes in America · Sep 15, 2026 · 5m

Mitchell and Dudley have fishing poles, sandwiches, and enough confidence between them to get an outboard started.

Each boy also seems to think the other has settled a few important details.

At Coffman Beach, a plain aluminum boat is about to carry considerably more confidence than experience.

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