Hi, It's great to see the PCB&F point of view spelled out. Thanks, Phil, for taking the trouble to do so. I can fully understand why they wouldn't want to get...
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Jeff Blunck
jhbjap
Feb 1, 2002 3:48 pm
I agree. Rich, you have started a really good thing with the lights on this group. I hope it won't be too much trouble to put a short article together on how...
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Sam Glasscock
glasscocklan...
Feb 1, 2002 5:01 pm
Thanks, Jeff--very timely. I started that discussion, and am now puzzling over the installation of plexi windows on my Topaz. Looks like lots of neat,...
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Paul Lefebvre
paullefebvre1
Feb 1, 2002 5:10 pm
Ditto, and well said, Harry - I too can follow what you're saying, but doing it would take alot of possibly expensive, and certainly frustrating, trial and...
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ccarterkk
Feb 1, 2002 5:28 pm
Bill is absolutely right. I might add that this should be a database of information for people who like Bolger's designs, and find them interesting and...
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bredemeier@...
bredemeier7
Feb 1, 2002 6:53 pm
A very interesting little boat that looks like a tug and planes on 25hp. These plans have now come up at auction on eBay's powerboat section, auction ...
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rlspell2000
Feb 1, 2002 8:31 pm
OK, OK already! <grin> I'll post an article in Chebacco when I get the rest of the setup together. May do one on the entire electrical system. ... on this...
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joekj2001
Feb 1, 2002 8:47 pm
Has anybody started construction on a fishcat?,I found the previous thread from DEC.but nothing after that. thank's Joe...
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rmdeming
Feb 1, 2002 9:31 pm
Okay Folks, Rich here... I faxed Bolger last night as promised and explained my position. I begged forgiveness, but explained why someone suggested it and why...
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phillip_lea
Feb 1, 2002 10:04 pm
Never mind, they are in the Files........
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pvanderwaart
Feb 1, 2002 10:07 pm
... I disagree with your interpretation. If our database is no more than a listing data that has appeared in MAIB articles that include plan prices and invite...
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Mark Albanese
marka97203
Feb 1, 2002 11:07 pm
Rich, I read the reply differently, too. A comprehensive database / web site is obviously something he'd like to do himself. But I thought the original idea...
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kayaker37
Feb 1, 2002 11:12 pm
I have to agree with Peter. I don't subscibe to MAIB, and I'm sure anyone new to Bolgers designs might wonder as to plans prices. Here it is merely listed,...
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s_paskey
Feb 1, 2002 11:17 pm
When I faxed PB&F last week to inquire about a design for cruising the Potomac River, I specifically asked for prices on Tennessee plans. I received a VERY...
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Philip Smith
pbs@...
Feb 2, 2002 12:28 am
I *think* that Peter is correct. I recommend that you contact PB&F and say something like, "I'd like to keep a centralized list (database) of your designs that...
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David Romasco
antispray2001
Feb 2, 2002 1:14 am
I second this. It could only increase PB&Fs income and may well reduce some of the inquiries they deal with. It would also, I'm sure, furnish endless topics...
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Stuart Crawford
stuartcnz
Feb 2, 2002 2:44 am
The message I picked out of the fax, was that while he would like a database, he would also like to maintain full control of it himself. Maybe if someone...
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bgbeck55
Feb 2, 2002 3:51 am
... of ... list ... As the one who suggested it, I say go ahead and dump it Rich. The idea was to provide a counter-balance to CSB's unauthorized sales; to ...
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StepHydro@...
johnfader
Feb 2, 2002 2:03 pm
I am making another polite request that folks truncate their replies. Unless you receive the Digest, you may not realize how burdensome it is to wade through...
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porcupinefysh
Feb 2, 2002 7:51 pm
A modest proposal: If you look at the implied meaning behind the various communications from PB&F, you could say that they don't want *any* outside discussion...
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ellengaestboatbuildin...
ellengaestbo...
Feb 2, 2002 9:52 pm
Eureka! Finally a fresh perspective on the silliness of it all!Let us make lists,boats,idle chatter,share ideas,dreams,eat,drink and be merry to our hearts...
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Mark Albanese
marka97203
Feb 2, 2002 10:38 pm
Rich, I've put the table temporarily at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bolger2/database I think there are more posts in favor of your DB than otherwise. Are you...
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guitargrin
Feb 3, 2002 1:40 am
... Hello Ray, I built Surf four years ago, and have spent many happy hours in it. The boat keeps growing on me, both in looks and performance. I transport it...
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rmdeming
Feb 3, 2002 1:52 am
... for ... Well, if nothing else good has come form this thread, the shear delight of reading the posts, especially Porkys, has been worth it. I am in...
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Mark Albanese
marka97203
Feb 3, 2002 6:11 am
Thanks for sticking to it, Rich. Those Yahoo databases are pretty primitive huh? No field masks to regularize the input; displays the way it wants to; let...
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brucehallman
Feb 3, 2002 6:11 am
... Like the rest of you, I am a huge fan of Phil Bolger, and even though he may not like it, he *is* a celebrity of sorts. We should not pester him, but we...
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Mark Albanese
marka97203
Feb 3, 2002 6:21 am
Oops. I couldn't stop the send. Should be 8 fields. Very similar to what you've got, just swapping things around a bit to keep out useless clutter. Design Name...
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Mark Albanese
marka97203
Feb 3, 2002 7:42 am
http://www.amemco.com/index.html No endorsement here, but I just found these. If anyone were looking for a midpriced, primary power electric outboard, the 5 hp...
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henryclann@...
henrybunch
Feb 3, 2002 3:04 pm
In a message dated 2/3/2002 6:54:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Hear Hear! The "P"hil & "D"ynomite Review....... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Philip Smith
pbs@...
Feb 3, 2002 5:48 pm
I received a fax from Phil Bolger. Reading between the lines of his fax I believe that 1) he's in favor of the design database and 2) doesn't want to be...
