Hello again Mike, As I wrote you previously, I am coming to Thailand for a bit of a vacation and some boat building exploration. I will arrive somewhere around 3Aug and be around Thailand for 3-4 weeks. I have written Geoff for his contact numbers to stop by and talk, and of course I would like to catch up with you as well. Maybe we can all meet at one time, or separately if that's how it turns out. I will be making a trip up to Khon Kaen first to meet a lady I've been corresponding with for several months now. I was thinking of taking the train up there, as I am in no big hurry and it might be senic as I have never visited that portion of Thailand. Would you suggest such a train trip? I also was thinking of exploring the southern "Gulf of Thailand" coast from Cambodian boarder over to Pattaya...explore the coast and the islands there. Any particular suggestions? Have they finished the new international airport. I understood it was suppose to be fairly close to the Pattaya area which is where you live near? Maybe I should stop by and do a very short visit with you prior to my trip to Knon Kaen? I'm also planning on visiting that new operation CMI Composite Marine, and an older outfit I missed the last time I was there: <http://www.composite-marine.com/introduction.html> and is Thailand, Concordia Yachting Co Ltd still operating?? They build some very large sailing monohulls and a 70 sailing Prout cat?? Should anyone on this list want me to check someting for them, go ahead and ask and I will see if I can accomodate their question. BTW I do have contact with another Thai outfit that is building some 50 alum sailing cats down in southern Thailand, but I have no plans to visit them this trip. Brian Eiland RunningTideYachts.com ------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:27:30 AM EDT From: "Mike and Ann Michelin" <michmaoa@csloxinfo.com> To: <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com> Subject: Re: [PCW] Alan Hall Mail Entitled "Bruce Roberts 35 (Expoconosailor@aol.com)" To Alan Hall, Hi Alan. My name is Mike, and I am the guy that Geoff is building the Cat 35 for here in Thailand. I just couldn't resist answering your enthusiastic letter, as I am a similar type of high-energy, enthusiastic person, especially when it comes to boats! (perhaps too much so hehe!!). In any event, I just wanted to add my two cents worth, just to get you even more hyped. Although we are just starting the build of the Cat 35, I have obviously been talking and dealing with Geoff a lot up to this point. I actually spent about 6 months finding just the right guy to build my boat, being a builder who I thought had the skills, but just as importantly, someone who had the passion for the project, honesty, and someone with whom it would be great fun. After all, this IS all about fun, so if you don't have fun during the entire process, including building, why do it? Up to this point, I can tell you Geoff has been all of the above. He is even very tolerant of my lack of knowledge and the crazy questions and ideas that come up as a result. I have learned so much thus far, (maybe because I have so much to learn!!!) and we are just getting started. I have even spent a few entire weekends at his offices working on design/auto-cad etc, and it has been great fun!!!! (His wife makes an awesome carrot cake for the busy boat guys too, not to mention making sure we are kept in good supply of screwdrivers and other necessities, (and I don't mean the hardware kind of screwdrivers!!! hehe!!!)). Based on what you said in your list mail, you are right to want to keep an eye on this whole process. My boat, as it is evolving, sounds like it would be perfect for what you would be using it for. Stay tuned for more Cat-tastic Breaking News, as I am sure Geoff will be happy to keep you in the loop. Oh yeah, the boat design, basis Bruce Roberts brand new design, and with the customizations Geoff is working with me on, sure looks like it is going to be terrific!!! There's my two cents, er two Baht worth!!!!! Have a great day! Mike -----Original Message----- From: power-catamaran-bounces+michmaoa=csloxinfo.com@lists.samurai.com [mailto:power-catamaran-bounces+michmaoa=csloxinfo.com@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of power-catamaran-request@lists.samurai.com Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 11:00 AM To: power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com Subject: Power-Catamaran Digest, Vol 17, Issue 12 Today's Topics: 1. Re: Bruce Roberts 35 (Expoconosailor@aol.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:32:28 EDT From: Expoconosailor@aol.com Subject: Re: [PCW] Bruce Roberts 35 To: power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com Message-ID: <2d3.b7c3bc5.31f06f6c@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hello Mr. Reid, I read with interest your description of the 35 and went to the web site you provided. Nice! What really got me going was the estimated price. I intend to follow this boat as I am interested in one for me. I boat on the inland rivers (mainly the Ohio) and I feel cats will be seen more and more on our rivers because of their ability for shallow waters and the costs of operating a cat is much lower than a mono-hull of smaller size. This is a perfect boat for me. I am a diverr and cats are good blue water boats with lots of room and I want to do the Great Loop soon and this would also be perfect for that too. Since rivers are notorious for debris in the water, would tunnels be possible on a cat? How much would diesel electric power plants add to the cost? Would anyone know what a delivery charge would run to bring a 35 to the states or to Mexico? I could bring her home to Warsaw Kentucky from there. Sorry for all the questions but you just got my juices flowing. I'm excited! you can e-mail me off line at _expoconosailor@aol.com_ (mailto:expoconosailor@aol.com) thank you and looking forward to your response Alan Hall aboard "Too Much Fun" (30 foot Bayliner) ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Power-Catamaran Mailing List End of Power-Catamaran Digest, Vol 17, Issue 12 *********************************************** _______________________________________________ Power-Catamaran Mailing List Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive expedition yachts