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<P><B><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE - Contemplating New Luders</FONT></B>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">On Behalf of</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">Tom Rolfes, Vice Fleet Captain, Mount Desert Island, Maine Fleet</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">As our national class looks forward to the 60th anniversary of the founding national championship ( first hosted by the Bar Harbor (Maine) Yacht Club in 1947), it seems an opportune time, perhaps, to consider the building of new boats. In this vein, we in Maine have begun preliminary discussions with a reputable builder. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Before proceeding further, we need to gage the potential interest both here on the Island and beyond whether or not some might be interested in buying a new Luders. If the initial response seems hopeful, the builder will present a preliminary report on the likely construction costs. This would also include a production time table. It would be hoped that these boats would be ready for launching by June of 2007. The presence of these new Luders on this significant anniversary would likely prompt considerable favorable attention. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">If you might be interested in a new Luders, or know anyone who is, please contact me in the near future. My e-address is TRRolfes@att.net.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Thanks.</FONT>
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