Yes, indeed, Bob. Harry knows our boats well (not an advantage you get with every loft) and does a great job. He has spent time on the phone with me learning about my boat and the way I wanted to use it, and then recommended and delivered an excellent product that works great. I've been thinking of buying another sail sometime soon, and Harry will be the first guy I call. I'll readily agree that sometimes getting the lowest price isn't always getting the best deal. As the saying goes, "Buy high quality and you only cry once." Take care, Gordon On Aug 25, 2011, at 12:59 AM, Bob Eeg wrote:
Hi Gordon..!...Yep..you're right about Harry Pattison at Elliott-Pattison Sailmakers.....One of the BEST sailmakers on the planet.!
I've bought 100s of sails from Harry; a few last week and just ordered 5 more sets for production boats yesterday.
I also appreciate Harry's lectures about Sails at our Lake Havasu Convention. The guy drives all the way out, spends several hours talking to people and helping them until late at night. We're lucky to have Harry involved like that.!
Fair winds Bob (949) 489-8227 www.montgomeryboats.com
From: gordon@financialwriting.net Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:54:19 -0500 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Hi
Apology accepted, Louis. You're right in that 2/3rds of the U.S. gross domestic product is driven by the consumer sector -- the goods and services purchased by all of us (excluding businesses and the government). That's important for our nation's well being, and especially for small businesses. All competitors in the global economy -- including many "mom-and-pop outfits" in the United States -- work hard to sell to foreign buyers. At the same time, many savvy consumers seek out the world's best products and services for the lowest price -- which makes sense. In a way, this potentially threatening "global economy" can benefit us all -- as consumers and businesses. I don't think boat sails or any other products are necessarily inferior -- or "low-ball," as you said -- just because they are made abroad.
What's more, my recommending a Chinese sailmaker to someone doesn't mean I'm against buying "American." In fact, feel free to call Harry Pattison at Elliott-Pattison Sailmakers, a top-notch sailmaker in the United State of California who knows Montgomery boats well, and ask him how many sails Gordon Gilbert has purchased from him. You might be surprised at what an "equal opportunity" buyer I am. I'm just a hard-working guy who, like anyone else, wants to get the most for his money.
Enjoy the rest of your sailing season!
Gordon Still a Proud U.S. Air Force Veteran P.S. Frankly, I don't think being disrespectful or discourteous to someone in an e-mail -- especially someone you don't know -- is a good way to GET THEIR ATTENTION.
On Aug 24, 2011, at 5:28 PM, Louis Remmers wrote:
Gordon: I do apologize if my e mail seemed disrespectful, but I DID get your attention. Although we all know the current economic situation is global, very few of us have any influence in foreign economics. We do however have a huge impact in the economy of the USA. If we all purchase in country it WILL make a difference. I would like to recommend Douglas Fowler sail maker from New York. Chris Rooke in Memphis is also able to make excellent sails at a very good price. If you look around you will find MANY mom and pop outfits that we need to help us all float our boats so to speak. Once again accept my apologies for rocking your boat. Louis Remmers.
--- On Tue, 8/23/11, Andrei Caldararu <andreic@math.wisc.edu> wrote:
From: Andrei Caldararu <andreic@math.wisc.edu> Subject: M_Boats: Hi To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 12:34 PM
Dear Gordon,
First, I hope your health is at least as good as it can be under the circumstances. How are you feeling? Have you been able to do some sailing in MN?
I wanted to ask you a quick question. I remembered that at some point you mentioned an outfit in China which sold you sails for the Monty 17 at a very good price. Were you happy with the quality? What was the name/web address of the place? I am thinking of getting a new mainsail, and perhaps a new sail for a new boat I got (a Windrider 16, single person trimaran).
Best wishes of health and hope, and I hope to hear from you soon.
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