The Cindy is the third sternwheel boat to be part of the Javins family. Previously they owned the Henny Cook, and for a short time, The Captain. Their cruising has taken them between Morgantown and Charleston by river. The Cindy normally pushes a small fdeck barge. She is a private vessel, although she is sometimes used for rather public entertainment.In the photo above she was hosting the ribbon cutting officials at the opening on the Upper Monongahela Water Trail in June 2003.
The black and white photo shows another view, and was taken while she was still owned by her builders.
Hull Type: Scow Bow
Hull Material: Steel
Length: 74 feet
Width: 16 feet
Engine: GM Diesel 671
Drive Train: Gear And Chain
Built By: Bob And Sandy Drake
Date: 1987
Although constructed in 1987 by Bob and Sandy Drake, the Cindy has a river heritage going back many years. Her wheelshaft, drive gear and tow knees are from the old woodhull Cindy which was dismantled in 1968. Her pilot wheel is from the old Tex and the Falk right angle gear was on the Judy Ann. Her wheel was first on the Diana, used at Parkersburg.