The Corp of engineers estimates the cost of wooden pilings at $ 10 a foot--or $300 a 30 footer. That is a bit high for residential pilings--but I can check with the local supplier. ( our group on Bayou Chico has a barge with frame and several pumps, so we set our own pilings---when I moved I had to hire a piling setter--and it was $$$. Bob Austin

I'm working odd hours for a neighbor's commercial construction company, as the sole engineer and estimator. The good news is, I told the boss before hiring-on that we have already panned a voyage for the period June to October. June is almost here.

We estimate that the number of vessels affected by the AIS portion of this rulemaking is approximately 17,400 foreign and domestic vessels." Full text on http://tinyurl.com/ds44e This would make the fitting of an AIS receiver in leisure craft even more useful. Are Recreational vessels next-in-line for mandatory fitting of a full AIS system???

When you can see the ocean/bay/sound level you can estimate pretty well. But what about locations where you can't? I keep wondering if a Tsunami hits how high my house property is above sea level....

I would estimate that you have 2 problems. 1. Some transmitting problem that results in a weak output. 2. Radios with poor selectivity on receive, that allows channel 9 to bleed over onto another channel, such as 16.. If #2 is correct, the only solution is radios with better selectivity.

I am in a waiting mode for these estimates to come back before going further. Thank God my survey is less than 2 years old..........close though. It was done November 4, 2004. Also, it has become obvious in the case of Progressive, that independent agents do have much more latitude in what they can and can't write.

I had thought to hire a local mechanic to do the first round while I watched and learned, but when two cost estimates were provided at Cdn$600 and $1200 respectively, I put that idea right to bed.

. > | > | Yard estimated 60 hours to install. This seems excessive to me. Anyone > have any experience with this type of installation? > -- Donnie Young

> I found this paper from Oregon State University on a roll perior test & > using it to estimate stability in small fishing vessels. It's quite > informative & should answer all your questions & more.

My husband ended up finishing the job but only after paying the tripled estimate. And, to think prior to all that, we could have sold the boat back to the former owners!!! We know we will never get back anywhere near the total price of what we've spent including the purchase price.