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Hello all, A number of you wrote to me last month when I posed the question here about insurance rates around the country, as we were preparing an article about the state of the marine insurance industry. That article is part of the July/August issue of Classic Yacht, available free online...

Ylwjacket, I agree that insurance is the single largest problem for Florida boaters right now. As far as home insurance goes, I have seen the premium on my home in Safety Harbor go down by 20% this year after doubling in 2005. Some have suggested that insurance companies may be...

Hello again, We are researching an article for Classic Yacht magazine about the current state of the marine insurance industry, particularly with regard to changes in coverage for boats in coastal hurricane-prone areas. Many changes have taken place in Florida recently with regard to...

That sounds great. I firmly believe that a well-maintained or faithfully restroed boat is worth more at selling time than something that's been screwed up. I just returned from the Keels & Wheels Concours in Seabrook, TX yesterday. There were a number of classic Chris Crafts, Cruisers Inc...

Keokie, has your 260 restoration been original (aside from the drivetrain) or have you updated systems, interior, etc.? Bill Prince

Mmm, nice! Do you have to keep an eye out for whales when you're at speed?

Thanks, guys, for moving this to Who's Who. Are there any big Sea Ray rendezvous scheduled this summer that might include some of the classic or '70s vintage boats? Bill Prince

Thanks very much! I've had my fair share of fun aboard Sea Rays, mostly on the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers from Minneapolis to St. Louis in my youth (hopefully I still have some "youth" left). I'm going to use my two ears and one mouth in that proportion for awhile here. I'll be happy...

Hello! Many thanks to Jim Maier for allowing me into your forum. I am the publisher of Classic Yacht magazine, available free online at classicyachtmag.com. I publish Classic Yacht as a labor of love during my free time "for those who love great boats". I'm a 33 year-old mechanical engineer...