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Gloss
Master Marine Consultant
USA
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 Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 02:55:38
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Let's get back to the boat.
How many jobs were created in New Zealand to build this thing? when I buy my multi million dollar Sailboat I'll buy American. but Im assuming that we haven't runall of ou manufaacturers out of business yet. Sabre still builds in America, right?
I'm into bicycling nowdays. My clothes are by Garneau, which have some models, the higher end ones built in the USA.
The high end New Balance running shoes are built in Massachussets. I wonder how much of their cost has Taxachussets costs built in
My new Charles battery charger on my Ericson is built in Ohio.
I'll gladly pay a few bucks more to put my fellow American's to work.
I'm a libertarian, in case you want to call me something else.
In case the health care system goes completely to the dogs, and I can't get paid, I'll sail my Ericson down the river, past the gulf, to the islands and catch fish and dring cheap rum. Anybody else on board for this? |
Frank Gloss
Formerly 89WK/TR
85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene" |
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Champipple
Master Marine Consultant
USA
6777 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 05:28:55
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Originally posted by Gloss
Let's get back to the boat.
How many jobs were created in New Zealand to build this thing? when I buy my multi million dollar Sailboat I'll buy American. but Im assuming that we haven't runall of ou manufaacturers out of business yet. Sabre still builds in America, right?
Don't know about Sabre, but Tartan and C&C are in a suburb of Cleveland. They both have some larger models though I don't think you are going to drop 7 million....but you could buy 4 or 5 of Tartan's largest model and build your own fleet.
You might up the price a bit by specifically requesting it be appointed with special order equipment.
Garmin Electronics
Garhauer is one of the few hardware mfgs in the States - though they use ronstan cam cleats on many of their blocks.(not sure where they are from) Harken is as well.
Garmin Electronics
Forespar is from California,
West System is based in Michigan
Waterlox, the wood sealant and coatings company is based in Cleveland.
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D. Wolff
DPO C25 Hull 401
Currently Sailing "Champagne and Ripple" 1982 O'day 30
Chief Measurer 2002-2006
Vice-commodore 2007 |
Edited by - Champipple on 07/27/2010 05:33:38 |
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Stinkpotter
Admiral
Djibouti
678 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 07:14:35
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Hate to break it to you, but Garmin "designs" in the US and manufactures in Taiwan.
Anyway, I commissioned my boat to be built in New Hampshire.  |
Dave Bristle
Past member, Chief Curmudgeon, and current Association Port Captain, Mystic, CT
DPO of C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage
Now on Eastern 27 Sarge (but still sailing).
  
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 08:46:14
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And uh, Larry Ellison isn't a sailor - he's a geek. Take Bill Gates sailing on your C250 next time you are up that way and he too will wanna try to beat Alinghy...
sten
I beg to differ Sten. Yes he has a lot of money and yes his business is technical. He was also one of the few captains that survived the infamous 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and came in second to boot.
Let's see - 78 foot Maxi yacht with full crew in a race wherein 6 people died and five boats sank. He was the captain? Hang him out to dry, did he ever hear of the Fastnet race? That's not a sailor, that's an owner/idiot. but that's what "we" say out here, "More owners than Captains."
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Stu Jackson C34
Admiral
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Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 09:03:04
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Let's see - 78 foot Maxi yacht with full crew in a race wherein 6 people died and five boats sank. He was the captain? Hang him out to dry, did he ever hear of the Fastnet race? That's not a sailor, that's an owner/idiot. but that's what "we" say out here, "More owners than Captains."
Someone else's boat, not his. Why blame him? |
Stu
1986 C34 #224 "Aquavite"
San Francisco
(formerly C25 #2459 "Capricorn Two") |
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 11:17:29
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Originally posted by Stu Jackson C34
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Let's see - 78 foot Maxi yacht with full crew in a race wherein 6 people died and five boats sank. He was the captain? Hang him out to dry, did he ever hear of the Fastnet race? That's not a sailor, that's an owner/idiot. but that's what "we" say out here, "More owners than Captains."
Someone else's boat, not his. Why blame him?
Key word - Captain.... A good captain will most often run in those conditions. A person with a win at all costs attitude makes for a dangerous skipper. Only 44 boats out of more than a hundred made it. His track record now extends into the sailing hall of inflamy which was the America's Cup. Geez.. I like rich people most of the time, but when they throw money into sailing crap that is stoopid, I kinda get a little pissed. Richard Branson is in that club - but back to Kerry's boat.
Nice ride. Checked it out a little more. Only two staterooms instead of jamming a bunch of tiny ones. Beautiful lines, why ca't Hinckley make one of these again? They have not made a sailboat in many years. If you want this kind of quality, it needs to be American design and built somewhere else... Sucks, but that is life...
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Stinkpotter
Admiral
Djibouti
678 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 12:55:10
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Originally posted by redviking
...Beautiful lines, why ca't Hinckley make one of these again? They have not made a sailboat in many years. If you want this kind of quality, it needs to be American design and built somewhere else... Sucks, but that is life...
How 'bout Morris Yachts? I guess they don't go that big... |
Dave Bristle
Past member, Chief Curmudgeon, and current Association Port Captain, Mystic, CT
DPO of C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage
Now on Eastern 27 Sarge (but still sailing).
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OJ
Master Marine Consultant
USA
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Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 13:24:58
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Originally posted by redviking
[quote]Originally posted by Stu Jackson C34
[quote]. . . but back to Kerry's boat . . .
I've heard enough unflattering remarks about this guy over the years that the name darkens my mood. I chuckle when I read "Kerry's boat." Legally yes it's his boat - paid for by Heinz family fortune . . . hence my reference about cleaning the hull with ketchup  |
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Gloss
Master Marine Consultant
USA
1910 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 14:20:46
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I got the Ketchup thing right away.
good one
Catalinas are made in Florida. I understand they sucessfully escaped the left coast for lower tax Florida.
Isn't Harken stuff made in Wisconsin or someplace like that? |
Frank Gloss
Formerly 89WK/TR
85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene" |
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 14:49:35
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Originally posted by OJ
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Originally posted by redviking
[quote]Originally posted by Stu Jackson C34
[quote]. . . but back to Kerry's boat . . .
I've heard enough unflattering remarks about this guy over the years that the name darkens my mood. I chuckle when I read "Kerry's boat." Legally yes it's his boat - paid for by Heinz family fortune . . . hence my reference about cleaning the hull with ketchup
They have been married long enough that I actually believe he got lucky and found one he loved that was rich too... Teddy did the same thing with Vicky. Kinda resurrected his image...
sten
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 14:54:14
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Originally posted by Stinkpotter
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Originally posted by redviking
...Beautiful lines, why ca't Hinckley make one of these again? They have not made a sailboat in many years. If you want this kind of quality, it needs to be American design and built somewhere else... Sucks, but that is life...
How 'bout Morris Yachts? I guess they don't go that big...
Morris does big, but not that big. I think Shannon is the only domestic builder building anything larger than 53 feet currently. All of the big cats are built elsewhere too. Remember, this is America. We don't build anything anymore.
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Stinkpotter
Admiral
Djibouti
678 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 20:53:17
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Originally posted by Gloss
...Catalinas are made in Florida. I understand they sucessfully escaped the left coast for lower tax Florida...
...and less stringent environmental regs. Fiberglass boat-building is a noxious process in several ways--I've seen it up close and personal, and I'm glad I never did it! |
Dave Bristle
Past member, Chief Curmudgeon, and current Association Port Captain, Mystic, CT
DPO of C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage
Now on Eastern 27 Sarge (but still sailing).
Passage, Mystic, and Sarge--click to enlarge. |
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 07/27/2010 20:54:13 |
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jerlim
Admiral
USA
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
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Stinkpotter
Admiral
Djibouti
678 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/28/2010 : 07:28:50
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ruachwrights
Navigator
USA
142 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/28/2010 : 11:18:47
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"Let's get back to the boat.
How many jobs were created in New Zealand to build this thing? when I buy my multi million dollar Sailboat I'll buy American. but Im assuming that we haven't runall of ou manufaacturers out of business yet. Sabre still builds in America, right?"
I'm pretty sure if our name was John Kerry and we offered Tartan, CC, Sabre, Shanon, or Morris 7 million they'd build us a 72' yacht. Pretty sure but not certain. Let me know guys because I plan on paying the idiot tax soon.
Vern |
97 Catalina 250 TR/ WK
Hull #301
Attleboro, MA
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OJ
Master Marine Consultant
USA
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Response Posted - 07/28/2010 : 11:29:28
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Originally posted by ruachwrights
"Let's get back to the boat.
Nah, I'm not done - I don't begrudge him for being lucky to find a wealthy life partner. I'm speaking more about character. Money can bring out the good in people and it can have a not so good effect. She gravitates to policitians (like husbands 1 & 2) and he gravitates to money. Great for them if they are happy and if they're not, then they deserve each other.
Okay, who do we cream next?  |
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glen
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Stinkpotter
Admiral
Djibouti
678 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/30/2010 : 19:28:26
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Originally posted by OJ
...Money can bring out the good in people and it can have a not so good effect. She gravitates to policitians (like husbands 1 & 2) and he gravitates to money.
He didn't have to gravitate far--his mother was a Forbes. His first wife suffered from depression, asked for a divorce, and later supported his presidential campaign. Political life is a meat-grinder. And who among us wouldn't "gravitate to money" if it gravitated toward us? (...like maybe enough to buy and keep a Valiant 42... I'm a lot less "expensive" than John.) |
Dave Bristle
Past member, Chief Curmudgeon, and current Association Port Captain, Mystic, CT
DPO of C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage
Now on Eastern 27 Sarge (but still sailing).
Passage, Mystic, and Sarge--click to enlarge. |
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/31/2010 : 10:17:48
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Originally posted by Stinkpotter
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Originally posted by OJ
...Money can bring out the good in people and it can have a not so good effect. She gravitates to policitians (like husbands 1 & 2) and he gravitates to money.
He didn't have to gravitate far--his mother was a Forbes. His first wife suffered from depression, asked for a divorce, and later supported his presidential campaign. Political life is a meat-grinder. And who among us wouldn't "gravitate to money" if it gravitated toward us? (...like maybe enough to buy and keep a Valiant 42... I'm a lot less "expensive" than John.)
Success begets success. All the naysayers are just basically coveting another mans boat, which is a stupid thing to do. If you can't tote the note, you just will not be able to float that boat. Valiant 42, good choice. I kinda like the Morris biggie and/or the Nordhavn 52 MotorSailor. Gotta do something more important than greet Walmart shoppers.
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Stinkpotter
Admiral
Djibouti
678 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/31/2010 : 11:48:18
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| Ya, that Nordhavn 56 is something of a head-turner, in its own way... I guess you't think I'd be the guy attracted to it, but the Morris and the Valiant are actually more my style. Or maybe a Shannon 46 Schooner... Thing is, if I want to sail on the Med, I'm not gonna spend 3-4 weeks on the Atlantic to get there. Neither that nor going around ever was my thing. Besides, I sure can't be the youngest, and doubt I'd ever be the oldest, so what's the point? |
Dave Bristle
Past member, Chief Curmudgeon, and current Association Port Captain, Mystic, CT
DPO of C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage
Now on Eastern 27 Sarge (but still sailing).
Passage, Mystic, and Sarge--click to enlarge. |
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 07/31/2010 11:54:21 |
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redviking
Admiral
USA
969 Posts |
Response Posted - 07/31/2010 : 11:59:51
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Originally posted by Stinkpotter
Ya, that Nordhavn 56 is something of a head-turner, in its own way... I guess you't think I'd be the guy attracted to it, but the Morris and the Valiant are actually more my style. Or maybe a Shannon 46 Schooner... Thing is, if I want to sail on the Med, I'm not gonna spend 3-4 weeks on the Atlantic to get there. Neither that nor going around ever was my thing. Besides, I sure can't be the youngest, and doubt I'd ever be the oldest, so what's the point?
Hmmm.... Dr. Bristle - you buy the boat and I'll move her to the Med for you. No Hunters, BendyToys or Jeauneaus..... Too old isn't an excuse.... Gotta go, One Life To Live reruns on...
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OT: John Kerry's new 76 foot sailboat
