On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:15 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
wrote:

On Nov 18, 7:59*pm, Rob wrote:
Frogwatch wrote:
YIKES, turns out, my EPIRB is dead from a cracked case and water
intrusion. *They are offering me a new one with new technology for
half price which I am agreeing to.
However, my Huge bulkhead mounted Suunto compass has leaked so I have
had to replace its spherical cartridge ($100). *Re-arming kits for the
auto-inflate life jackets are now over $60 each. *The engine stop
cable is bad ($30). *Starboard green nav light is out and I had to buy
the set for ($100). *Two new deep cycle batteries ($160).

Obama should distribute some wealth your way. *You certainly need
"Change"! *Write him and let him know you will stimulate the economy
with off-shore fuel purchases once you are ship shape! *The folks at
West Marine will benefit with profits from the sale of these Asian
imports, too.

Rob

Well, the Fastfind 210 is made in Britain and the Suunto compass is
made in Finland and the Yanmar stop cable is made in Japan.

Wonder where DK's **** haulers are made? China?