[Capri25] Action Capri

[Bruce Eaton]

Teri,
I realize my current track record of breaking and wrecking things probably qualifies me to coordinate something, (some have even suggested I sail with Code Blue as equipment manager) but purchasing new equipment? Seems like a stretch. 

 - Bruce



> On Oct 2, 2013, at 10:27 AM, Teri Ross <teriaross at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I nominate Bruce Eaton, who was on board for both de-mastings.  ;-)
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> On Oct 2, 2013, at 9:03 AM, John Speltz wrote:
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> Dear Capri 25 Fleet,
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> I am interested in forming a three member panel that would work with the Capri 25 fleet to organize the purchase/sale of critical Capri 25 parts, e.g. masts and pulpits. 
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> It is my hope that the three member panel would work to:
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> ·       First, work quickly to monetize the potential freight savings associated with the fact that two boats (Wahoo, Molly Busses) are in the process of shipping masts to Minneapolis.  As a fleet, we could capitalize on the fixed freight costs associated with this sad situation.  This has been talked about before, now is the time to make this happen.
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> ·       Second, to set up strict long-term criteria that would guild the purchasing of critical parts so the fleet is not saddled with a silly pile of parts or driven politically to buy things that don’t help the fleet in total.
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> ·       Third,  we could build a data inventory of names/numbers of part manufacturers and dealers that boat owners could use to get critical parts on their own.  In this way, we could build a cadre of parts suppliers that could help the boats down the line.
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> If you are interested in helping execute this initiative, I want to hear from you.  After we get our three ACTION CAPRI  members, we can work with our Fleet Captain and make this happen.
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> Sincerely,
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> John Speltz  
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