I estimate about one every 15 to 20 seconds. It is awesome to see even one...but this did not live up to the forecast expectations. I observed at 0530 EST. Bob Clinkenbeard M/Y Twin Screws 1964 Chris Craft Roamer 56' Under reconstruction in Savannah

I had some damage to a radar antenna and am having it looked at to determine how repairable it is, and get a cost estimate. But in the worst case I may need to buy a new unit. It is a Furuno 1942 Mark II 48" Open Array. Does anyone know where, in the Seattle/Puget Sound area, a good price may be offered - or does everyone sell these things at MSRP?

Below are the estimated HP numbers for various speeds on his 55' Diesel Duck. Note the 12,000 Horses needed to get to 12.42 knots. Just imagine! V/L ............. Knots ................

The next 24 to 36 hours will tell the tale re the turn, but most models are now coalescing into a projected path right up the Chesapeake, with landfall currently estimated around VA Beach Thursday mid-afternoon. Good Luck! Regards, John Gaquin Brefnie Queen 1974 Luhrs 32

Seemed to be a pretty realistic analysis, especially since the real numbers came in higher than I expected (typical of my estimating experience). Of course they're all sailboats, but many of the costs are similar. If it's a topic that interests you, I recommend picking up a copy. Bob Deering Juneau Alaska

They will add estimated shipping to their "matched" price, and then of course add sales tax. The sales tax sometimes makes it a better deal to buy over the web. I've always searched on big ticket items like VHF's, radar, etc.

>"...There is a very simple formula you can apply to estimate service life: simply multiply the cubic inch displacement of the engine times one. The result is the maximum amount of horse power you can have and still expect a reasonable service life. This formula would seem to break down when it comes to the Ford Lehman 120.

Several light switches are now failing again, and the repair estimate is over $400. He's considering ripping out the lights and replacing with conventional wiring and switches. Sounds like it's not ready for prime time yet. Mark Richter, m/v Winnie the Pooh in Appalachicola, waiting to cross the Gulf.

On ours, they estimated the shipping weight and the carrier (I don't recall which one) decided to "re-weigh", costing us substantially more for delivery. Laura & Artie NARCOSIS Downeaster Currently on the hard, Long Island, NY

PALM LATER THIS WEEK & I NEED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE INSURANCE CO. & A NEW ENCLOSURE ASAP. WE ONLY HAVE AN UPPER NAV STATION. WE ARE ATTENDING THE ST. AUGUSTINE RENDEZVOUS & THAT MAY BE AN IDEAL LOCATION TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS? GEORGE GRAFER