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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Henry; I would definitely be interested; but I would
suggest that general interest would be greater if there was a recreational ( or
rec race) version also offered. Limiting the offer to “fully
race rigged” is limiting your audience and limiting your assumed
leverage. The mfg will realize economies, that they may pass on, based
more on the number of hulls ordered, than on the rigging. My opinion is
based on experience ordering high end, Olympic sprint canoes and kayaks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Jim Wright<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>(past)Commodore<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Cascades Sprint Paddling Club<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Chelsea, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, away from
the hot air of Parliament)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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albacore-bounces@myfleet.org [mailto:albacore-bounces@myfleet.org] <b>On Behalf
Of </b>Henry Pedro<br>
<b>Sent:</b> October 18, 2008 5:44 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> albacore@myfleet.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Albacore group purchase<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>There
is an effort underway to purchase a large lot of new Albacores from Ontario
Yachts.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>I
invite those that are considering buying a new Albacore to join this group
order. The more orders we have the better leverage we can use to get a
favourable price and the higher the quality will be since the builder can use
assembly line methods to construct the boats in rapid succession without pause.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>Each
boat will be of cored construction, fully race rigged and in order to get the
best quality possible, every boat will be identical. Quality control will be a
primary focus.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>They
will be delivered ready to sail without any finishing touches required to get
them in sailing condition.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>With
the help of the fleet managers of the community sailing clubs in Toronto and
Hamilton I have drawn up a specification that is agreeable to all parties.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>I
invite all of you who are considering a new Albacore purchase to take advantage
of this oone time opportunity. Once the deposits are paid and the raw materials
are ordered there will be no chance to join the purchase so act fast.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>The
goal is to have all deposits collected by October 31 , but if a serious
interest is expressed we can extend the deadline a week or two but no later. We
expect completed boats starting in late April, 2009.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>Please
contact me via email and leave me your email address or telephone number and
I'll contact you to give you all the required information.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>Henry </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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