Thank You AZDon!

[hm66Howard]

Ah, The trials and tribulations of the internet. Good to have the site back. I was jonesing there for a while. :D

[socal_wrench]

Thanks Guy's

I'm sure It will be better than before in a week or two when the regulars get back in here and post the info that seems lost in the Shuffle.

Thanks again

[67 Wickens]

Thanks for getting the site going again!

[Stickman]

Thanks for all your efforts

[pwderman]

Thanks Don & Nick glad to see the site up and running missed my early morning fix!!!

[grayson]

Thanks Don and Nick, this site is the best hands down.
I'm so glad your back online.
Grayson

[pwderman]

The real bummer is losing all the info that was shared over the years. I've been around since Don's first site and was impressed with the wealth of knowledge here. I haven't posted a whole lot but I've read a bunch and learned a lot without having to wade through the BS thats prevalent on some of the other sites.

[Terrible toy]

Glad it's back, I needed the fix.;)

[cjbuilder1]

Well done!!! I need you folks. Enjoy the humor. Appriciate the shared knowledge and experience. Looked around while this was down and there is just nothing else out there that can match up:):)

[canyon]

Thank you for all the hard work. One question, has anyone out there downloaded and saved the Miller Deck Saga? Could use it.

[FC-Pilot]

Don and Nick,

Thank you so very much for your efforts in putting this site back together. It has been a lifesaver to so many of us as we have strived to find a site where we all can discuss our hobby (or disease depending on the individual) and learn from each others experiences. Thank you once again.

Paul

(That wasn't kissing up, was it?):p

[onlyone]

So nice to have you back. .................Rick.......:cool:

[onlyone]

Don and Nick,

Thank you so very much for your efforts in putting this site back together. It has been a lifesaver to so many of us as we have strived to find a site where we all can discuss our hobby (or disease depending on the individual) and learn from each others experiences. Thank you once again.

Paul

(That wasn't kissing up, was it?):p

not at all its a goooood site

[babybeze]

Thanks for everything Don and Nick. As soon as the insider gets going I will be subscribing. Keep up the good work.

-matt-:)

[RiverRacer]

Glad to see it's back up, great job guys this site is badass!..

[Fins]

Cool new look with the colors, great to the site back online.

[chrisandyoli]

"Easy answer...... MARKET VALUE!..... as proven by the actual sale price negotiated between a willing buyer and willing seller. Whichever values the boat higher is going to be (or remain) the owner!

The general population doesn't place much value on v-drive flatbottoms and they are in (mostly) abundant supply for the rare individual that would seriously consider buying one.
If it's well built, well maintained, and/or competitively , or basket case priced, there probably is a sick individual hangin out here that will buy it. If it doesn't fit the purchase criteria of the discriminating flatbottom shopper, it may never sell!

If it's at a good price and you really want it, then buy it for yourself and be happy. As an investment or resale, though, I don't recommend getting involved in flatbottoms, because they are generally not easy to sell at a price anywhere near where they logically should sell."...AzDon..I read this,now live it,no longer have identity crisis,produce it when anybody questions my judgement regarding V-drives..and am happy..happy..happy..happy you and Nick and your Dad are taking care of us...clydededrick...once said..."When these old boats are gone,...there won't be anymore..step up to the plate and have some fun"...come on sunshine..the boating is gonna be good..chris over and out

[BradP]

Thanks Don and Nick!:D

[warpt71]

Way to go guys!!! I now have something to do after work :D

[Wannabe]

I know how much work goes into a change like this. Thanks for all of the efforts in giving us a nice green and freshly mowed playground.
You guys just flat out ROCK!

[shipchips]

Thank You for bringing the site back, great new look!!
I have my "insider" dues when you are ready.

[Roaddogg 4040]

Thanks for getting this site back up. I assume that you have lost everything from the old server. Is that correct?

Steve

[AzDon]

"Easy answer...... MARKET VALUE!..... as proven by the actual sale price negotiated between a willing buyer and willing seller. Whichever values the boat higher is going to be (or remain) the owner!

The general population doesn't place much value on v-drive flatbottoms and they are in (mostly) abundant supply for the rare individual that would seriously consider buying one.
If it's well built, well maintained, and/or competitively , or basket case priced, there probably is a sick individual hangin out here that will buy it. If it doesn't fit the purchase criteria of the discriminating flatbottom shopper, it may never sell!

If it's at a good price and you really want it, then buy it for yourself and be happy. As an investment or resale, though, I don't recommend getting involved in flatbottoms, because they are generally not easy to sell at a price anywhere near where they logically should sell."...AzDon..I read this,now live it,no longer have identity crisis,produce it when anybody questions my judgement regarding V-drives..and am happy..happy..happy..happy you and Nick and your Dad are taking care of us...clydededrick...once said..."When these old boats are gone,...there won't be anymore..step up to the plate and have some fun"...come on sunshine..the boating is gonna be good..chris over and out

I was a little worried about where you were going with that quote because I'd hate to have some "sick individual" hunting me down because I implied these boats are less than valuable!
Market Value is always going to be the answer to "What's it worth?" How do you establish market value? By agreeing to a price that both the buyer and seller are willing to trade at!
You mention Clyde Dietrich in your post.... The contractor from O'side with the orange, wood-deck, Litchfield, right?
If I'm not mistaken, he also owns a well known tandem engine wood Campbell that I believe is being restored by John Miller and then re-rigged by Dave Sammons.... Is that right, Art?

[RiverRacer]

I was a little worried about where you were going with that quote because I'd hate to have some "sick individual" hunting me down because I implied these boats are less than valuable!
Market Value is always going to be the answer to "What's it worth?" How do you establish market value? By agreeing to a price that both the buyer and seller are willing to trade at!
You mention Clyde Dietrich in your post.... The contractor from O'side with the orange, wood-deck, Litchfield, right?
If I'm not mistaken, he also owns a well known tandem engine wood Campbell that I believe is being restored by John Miller and then re-rigged by Dave Sammons.... Is that right, Art?

As far as I know that is correct Don!...

[poncho]

great to see everything back up and running,there was someone here with a algon shaft release and didnt know if he was going to use it or not cant remember the name and pm`s are lost?just wondering if the old server still has all the site info and will they release it or is it all lost,kudo`s for what must have been alot of work,thanx

[Norseman]

Don, Nick;

Thanks for bringing the site back up!!

Bob

[shooter2]

Thanks alot for getting the sight back up and running. I missed it well. But I am sure in these few weeks guys like Art and Paul have got there boats done and running perfect, after all its a walk in the park. LOL.

Thanks Again, Brian

[RiverRacer]

Thanks alot for getting the sight back up and running. I missed it well. But I am sure in these few weeks guys like Art and Paul have got there boats done and running perfect, after all its a walk in the park. LOL.

Thanks Again, Brian

Right!.. LMAO!..:D

[FC-Pilot]

Thanks alot for getting the sight back up and running. I missed it well. But I am sure in these few weeks guys like Art and Paul have got there boats done and running perfect, after all its a walk in the park. LOL.

Thanks Again, Brian

That was a good laugh. Actually we lowered a truck, customized a golf cart, fabricated some parts for a jig, tore down two motors, started rebuilding two motors and ordered some parts for the boat. WOW! Come to think about it, maybe the site should go down more often.:rolleyes: O.K. so that was a bad joke.

Paul

[shooter2]

Well done!!! I need you folks. Enjoy the humor. Appriciate the shared knowledge and experience. Looked around while this was down and there is just nothing else out there that can match up:):)

I agree as well, nothing could come close to this site. Too bad about the lost info, but we will just have to start all over again. Bet all our boats are even faster than they were before. lol.

Brian

[boatguy222]

Don and Nick,
Thanks for getting this site up again. you really don't know how much you miss something until it gone.
Thanks again,
Marc

[PE 316]

Don & Nick,

I echo everyone else's sentiments... It's great to have the "new & improved" site up and running. Even though I mostly "lurk" nowadays, I was really missing the hour or two I normally spend at work catching up with the latest (and greatest) NO B.S. v-drive website going!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!

Mike Barnes

[Flatmvn]

Glad to see the site back up and running. I miss this place and the People on here. Thank you Don and Nick for all you do for us.

Louis

[LeadSledMerc]

This is a great place to be, I'm glad you're back. Thanks for all of the effort in putting this site together and the time you put in to maintain it.
I'm pretty new to V-Drives, so the info I get from all of you guys is enormous...THANKS!

[onlyone]

Azdon I pay by snail mail, the dues are up anyway so the its in the mail. I send 20.$ each time so maybe that will help to remeber me " onlyone" again thanks for being back.................Rick..........:)