Swimming Cities Of Switchback Sea Prepares To Cast Off For Three Week Voyage Down The Hudson River

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Boats float on an artistic vision Unique vessels to showcase their design and stage performances on the Hudson

By CHRIS CHURCHILL, Business writer  First published: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 TROY -- Alongside a swollen Hudson River, behind a dilapidated Lansingburgh mansion, a ragtag band of artists and builders this week is preparing for a most unusual voyage. The center of everybody's attention: four boats -- Maria, Altheia, Alice and Lucille. On Friday, the boats will begin a three-week trip to New York City, but they are hardly typical pleasure craft.