Contacting PCB&F

Is Bruce Beckwith of La Verne, California, a subscriber to this List? Philip Bolger needs to know how to contact him. I faxed PCB&F a couple days ago and in his reply the next day (!!!) Bolger asked me to convey the message that "we haven't answered him back" because "he hasn't given us a fax or phone number, or a street address, or a P.O. Box number, and his 'phone is unlisted".

Bruce, if you're out there, it sounds like Bolger *really* tried to get back to you. Indeed, I was amazed at the very prompt attention he gave me. I mentioned here in mid-January that I had received bluelines for Cabin Clam Skiff but Iwaswondering about detailing in such things as the forward edge of the sliding roof hatch, where I could foresee a possible with driven rain and spray entering the cabin. Perhaps I had a little trepidation about contacting 'the great man Himself' and didn't send a fax until this last Tuesday. Incredibly, Bolger faxed back the very next day, saying my point "was well taken" -- and adding a freshly drafted sheet showing his suggested detailing! Now that's service!!

John in Victoria, where today I went canoeing in sunny warmth and a beautiful breeze for sailing (if only I had the Surf built!)