The wave length involved can't be much more than 30-50 miles at these water depths, I would estimate. I don't think this proves the case, but the possibility is intriguing. Regards, Mike _____________________________________ Capt. Mike Maurice Beaverton Oregon(Near Portland)

> Jeffrey Siegel wrote: > Maybe it's different in other places but from Maine through Key > West I'd > estimate that 80% of the recreational boats don't respond to whistle > signals. Heck, 30% of boats don't respond to a VHF hailing (60% of > sailboats in my experience along the ICW don't respond).

One thing I did was to hire a qualified marine electrician to go through the boat as thoroughly as possible and write up a comprehensive list of the damages and an estimate to do the work. My insurance company insisted on sending a surveyor, at their expense, to investigate. I paid my electrician to be at that meeting and it went smoothly.

The buyer proceeded to use these as a tool to negotiate a major price reduction - a reduction of about four times the estimated cost of a blister repair job. My friend would have nothing to do with it and the deal fell through. My friend hauled the boat, peeled the gel coat, dried the laminate and did a blister repair over the next several months.

Then when they get estimates for replacement, you should hear the whinning. Even then, what do they do? They go back to cleaning and sanding! Some folks just have to have a "particular look", no matter the damage done to get it. But keep on preaching, maybe someone will benefit from your council. Maybe even some can be "saved".

We have estimates from three installers: Martek, Offshore Connection, and Ocean Currents Marine. Does anyone have any experience with any of these guys or anyone else? Thanks, Peter Anne & Peter Thyrre Midnight Sun KK4819 pcthyrre@mac.com 941.704.1087

It would not be difficult to estimate the contribution to atmospheric CO2 that this mislabeling causes. -Richard P

The twin diesel boat's hull > appeared to be intact but the boat's interior sustained extensive > damage, although the fire department had no estimate on the dollar loss. > Merry Christmas and be safe. Larry H

I will let you know when i get to 50,000 hours ( I estimate I will be 107 by then), just how that works out. I plan to replace the turbo then too, and maybe grind the valves. He says best I not fool with synthetics, as it might be tough on the seals. As he is in line to inherit the boat I think he has her best interests in mind..

* We will call you with an estimate before proceeding. * Repairs generally take 1-2 weeks. Re-chroming of above deck parts is also available. http://www.idealwindlass.com/faq.htm P.