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And most models are still made in the USA.

Speaking of that I just bought another pair of what I believe are technically called "dykes" (not to be confused with slang parlance for you know what.) or otherwise known as wire cutters made by Klein.

Nice tools.

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Wow. Harv, when you get the time and mind to log in here, I expect you will find a long list of condolences. I feel for you. I am thinking of you. I am not going to claim to have advice for you. I have not been there, though I know I will some day. Know you are loved by your friends, and your family...

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Scooter, Whether they have a factory there or not, they do not manufacture every bearing they are able to sell. I am glad you are happy with the bearings you bought! I am glad to know they sell them, as it may be where I go when the next time comes! I like them, they are good people. The quality com...

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I have the Yanmar 240's. I did not need to change shafts. However if I were to have gone with the 315's I would have needed to change shafts per everyone I talked with. You are repowering. Either way you are spending a good solid chunk of change. Don't try to "get away with" anything. Just do it rig...

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Scooter, FYI, RBI is a bearing importer/distributor. They don't make anything themselves. But I am sure that RBI is the source if she says so. http://www.rbibearing.com/ is the website. They are great people. I have been in their Chicago distribution office and through the warehouse. I liked what I ...

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Pat,

While appreciated, for me, you don't have to explain or justify anything. I am in. Without question.

Much appreciated.

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While I have many friends who still live and work in NYC, the first person I think of when I think of that day is Frank Fimmano. I will never forget before 9/11 he posted a story of having seen a Bertram 31 from his office. It turned out to be Double Bogey of Fishers Island, a boat I know well. Then...

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I am looking for Jeff. Anyone know how to get in touch with him?

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Doug, That has always been one of my greatest fears on my boat. I feel for you having fallen out of a boat once, but with nowhere near the same level of repercussions. I am glad you are up and about of sorts, and hope you heal fast. Vic, so glad you guys are ok and back in communication. I tried giv...

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Bruce,

Round up.

That'll do it.

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Any of you on Facebook? Just curious...

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Dave, Do you have a place at home where you could "stick" it? Then you would not be beholden to anyone for storage charges, and you could peck away at it in any spare time. And wait a bit for the boat market to recover. See the post where Steve Miller just bought a boat for way less than the cost of...

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Sim, PLC's and CNC's in both places. At the plant affected, this is just the tip. 1 Okuma Captain lathe 2 Hurco VMC's 1 Charmilles EDM 2 Sodick Wire EDM 1 Mitsui surface grinder Many, Many press and machine controls... The damage is not fully assessed yet, though suprisingly most came through the la...

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Relocating is the long term plan for many reasons. One of the challenges is location however, as many of our employees are local. As you know your greatest asset is your employee base, so there is only so far we can go without creating the potential of losses on that front. We are insured, and that ...

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That was the owner of All Phase Glass. He moved in about 5-6 years ago. He is 2 doors down Cambridge Street from us. He had over 5 feet in his main building. He is fu##ed. He has been flooded, but his floods are more common than ours due to the fact that he is lower. It was over my head when I stood...

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Harv,

Good luck my friend. I hope you find yourself much more comfortable!

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Well, those of you who remember, we got whacked with a serious flood at our main shop a couple years ago. Well, Hanna did it to us again, worse than the last time. we have been pumping since 9 this am, and are still going now 12 hours later. It is bad. Hope everyone had a better outcome than we did....

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Dick!

What am I, chopped liver?????

:)

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Bob,

While it is true you love to discuss how quick you baby goes, and she does, you have to be able to recognize when I am giving you some good natured crap!

Hell, they do it to me here all the time!

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Sim, you would know, and you are right.

Timmy, That is why I said aluminum.

To machine stainless...that is tough... Worse in many ways than tool steel.

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Billy, Mike and I run the same set up in roughly the same boat. I agree with much of what he says, and have this to add. You need Nibral. Our boats take a lot to push, as the deep v is not a particularly efficient hull. In exchange for that you get a good or better than average ride. Those props wor...

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Looking forward to reading it as it is sitting open on my desk right now...

But I see no mention of the illustrious Bertram 31 he alledgedly so cherishes! Hmmm...

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Good waves? Boogie board trip for this weekend then!!!

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Jeeez guys sounds like quite a rodeo!

If I can help in any way, just ask.

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Good luck to all of you. I hope it is uneventful.

Watching the tv has all the news crews telling the nation it will be just fine... time will tell for sure.

Vic, I will think of upright trees...

Good luck all!

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Harry, Beautiful shop. I will tell you, it looks to me like you have made really good use of the space you have. It may be full, but it is pretty clean in my eyes! I will see if I can snap up a few of our places at some point and get them up here... I will say, for those of us with machine shops and...

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They are both very well. Bob, I will relay your question and hello the next time I speak with them. They are both doing great, and full of life. They have had a tough spring, as Fred lost his father, and mother fairly close together. He really was holding up well, compared to how I would be... But w...

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Fred does still own the boat. He loves to discuss it, and is totally psyched with his multi year project.

Good to hear feedback!

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Andre,

YOu know I live for that!

Again, interesting. Love my taxes too...locally anyway. Argh.

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Funny, I had no idea we were so infested with Leo's!

7-29-1969 for me.

I love the fact that my boat and I were "born" the same year...

This is a fun thread!

Lizzy is 4-20-1976.

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Ooops!!!

My apologies!!!!!!

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I may try it sometime soon if I can find someone to give me some guidance up here in NE.

Not something I would try in a tropical storm.

Pete, I would believe the quick release must have failed. Or it all just happened so fast.

I cannot believe he is alive!!! That is good news at least.

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Bob,

Now you need some playboy like model in a bikini or better yet, body paint, perched perkily on your engine hatch instead of John, and you will have yourself a cover shot for Boating magazine!

Pretty boat!!!!

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If the jacket is Gore tex, there is a spray on product that will rejuvinate the waterproof nature of gore tex. If not, I am sure that Brewster is correct. If that fails to live up to your satisfaction it can absolutely be waterproofed by wearing a set of Grundens over it. The overalls and jacket by ...

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Happy birthday Timmy,

If I remember correctly, and I may not, it isn't always rum, but more often Tequila!

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There was a guy bombing around an anchorage I was in on Sunday. Made it look like a total blast!

I actually thought it looked like something I would like to try.

Until this video!

At least make sure the quick release is ready to go!

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Looks like Lauderdale.

Ouch.

Well, he may not do that again...

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There is a link for the Today show below. You will need to look for the link within that link. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/12065856/ Anna Cummins is the first to speak, and then they all chime in at times. It is just so great, I have tears in my eyes! It is great to see friends reach success. Dug

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That is totally fantastic Mikey! I am glad they are getting the attention they so deserve. Two of the ladies in that boat are good friends of mine. Anna Goodale was in touch from China up until essentially the day before her final. They are just amazing people. Fun loving, friendly, big smiled, but ...

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Any of the events can be found and watched here:

http://www.row2k.com/olympics/resources.cfm

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You know, I woke up at 4:20 am on Sunday to watch the Quads and 8's live. Comcast didn't have it. NBC prefered to run the events of the day before... So I logged on to watch it on the computer. My parents wireless internet was down. So I went back to bed choosing to believe someone somewhere didn't ...

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Hey all, Perhaps you remember my post a few weeks ago pertaining to raising funds for the National Rowing Foundation to support our athletes at the Olympics, as well as going forward in training and international competition? A bit of an update, as Rowing is tough to find in the incomplete coverage ...

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Damned nice fish JP! We went out Monday overnight into Tuesday of last week and caught squat. Ok, my cousin will stand up and claim he caught two baby mako sharks, but they were so small you could pick them up with one hand. No less pissed off, but small. Otherwise up here the tuna bite has shut dow...

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Kevin,

Sounds great! Congratulations! Midnight express should be a fun ride too!

Best of luck! Also, if you want to try some clothes that help with bugs, I have found that the Buzz Off line from Orvis works pretty darned well!!!!

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Walter and all, The rendezvous was great, and your hard work and diligence showed clearly. I know what it takes to put together a fun event, and you succeeded. The dinner was terrific, and Liz and I want to thank everyone and say it was great. Marly even enjoyed herself!!!! Thanks again to everyone ...

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Ray and Miguel,

That is why I did the list!

I do remember you. Thanks.

I will check the email for the mailing addresses. I am sure I have them.

Phew! Thanks!

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Oh, My, God. I have them. They are sitting here in my office. After a year...I am in utter shock. And they all appear to look as good as the sample. Here is the list of purchasers that I have: Doug Crowther Mike Pelham Rod Nichols Harry Babb Terry Frank Ernest Fielder Mark Porier Bob Higgins Bill Be...

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According to the tracking information, the bow chocks have arrived at our main plant. I will be over there in an hour or so. I will take a look at them, and then try to get them re-boxed (if necessary) and shipped out tomorrow/Friday. I will forward tracking numbers as appropriate. One more step! Ye...

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Walter,

I bought a case of the granular cleaner this spring. Cleaned some internet place out. I have also found the granular cleaner from Teak Decking Systems to be about the same.

It is the oil that bums me out. You are right. They are gone. Just gone!

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First of all, thanks to all for the information.

I don't have a clue what happened. I know they don't answer their phone anymore, and seem just to have dropped off the face of the earth.

I think, plainly put, that it sucks. Such is life...

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