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Glass-bottom boats being restored in San Marcos

The classic glass-bottom boats that allow visitors to see the unique aquatic life in the waters of Spring Lake are being restored by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

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The classic glass-bottom boats that allow visitors to see the unique aquatic life in the waters of Spring Lake are being restored by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at a cost of $100,000 for each boat. The oldest boat, built in 1945, has been restored, with the plan for one boat a year to be refurbished. (KXAN-TV)

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