For a San Marcos man, it was the moment of truth, he built a Viking ship, but would it float? In this Zevely Zone, I went to Mission Bay and grabbed an oar. Tom Kottmeier was expecting a handful of people at his ship launch instead the boat launch is line with spectators. San Diegans caught their first glimpse of Sleipnir. "It's pretty gorgeous," said one man. "I'm stunned by how beautiful it is," said a woman on the shore. "Excited," said Tom, who is 77-years old. After spending three years handcrafting his beauty this was Tom's day to launch it. "I am the king of the world," said Tom as he boarded his ship. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/zevely-zone/san-marcos-man-launches-viking-ship/509-4d622a48-55c3-4c2b-9e26-71d6a6f5081e