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Agree with Tony that there is no reason to drag 20 and 18 footers into this. Focusing on ourself is the way to proceed. Moderation on this forum, to end threads going nowhere or the wrong way (i.e. damaging for the class) is something I would like to see. I have been against it, but I see value in it now if used sparingly and rightly.

I actually like Petes idea about outsourcing the production of parts and assembling the boats under another brand. Or licensing a design and production methods for a proven result. Much like what NACRA did with the A2. Lots of hurdles to overcome, and it is questionable if there is enough money in there for the "big ones". Remember that production cost is one of the reasons there is so much stink about weight on the forum. Heavy boats are cheaper boats, equals more sales and more money in the chest at the end of the day.


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Going back and reading the old messages here is a lot of fun.