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Les Lampman Dealer
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 779 City/Region: Whidbey Island
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject: Marinaut and E.Q. Status Change |
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We're going FACTORY!
Dave Thompson and E.Q. have decide to blend our efforts and skills to an even higher degree and E.Q. will become the builder of the Marinaut (the "factory" if you will).
Both Dave and E.Q. wanted to be able to offer the Marinaut "factory direct" and to not work through the traditional dealer arrangement. That's just a more difficult situation for a low volume, high quality boat and would result in a higher price for the boat to cover all the 'levels' of production and distribution.
Often folks purchasing this sort of boat that can be highly personalized and is typically much more than "just another boat" enjoy working factory direct and now we'll be able to accommodate that. And still offer the high quality rigging and outfitting that E.Q. has become known for.
Our building was originally constructed as a boat building shop (like 50 years ago) so now we've come full circle. We're looking forward to this new phase and are very excited to be able to offer the Marinaut 215 built right here by the folks that will hand you the keys to your new boat. _________________ Les
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations Les! I think it's a great move for both parties!
All the best from the Right Coast!
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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Mighty Bite
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 456 City/Region: Fairbanks, Alaska
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Mighty Bite
Photos: Mighty Bite
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, Les and Kathy, congratulations on the "factory" build for the Marinaut at EQ. Looking forward to seeing a long and prosperous venture.
Mark _________________ Mark on Mighty Bite |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Great blend, use of talents and ideas. Looking foreward to the end results!
Congratulations. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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c-ness
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 521 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-weetness
Photos: C-weetness
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Les! Good news keeps coming from the M215 front. Hopefully, you'll have an open house some day so we can all see how it's done. _________________ 1990 Grand Banks 32 2012-
2002 Tomcat 24 2010-2012 |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Les, Kathy, Dave, Ben, et al-
That makes the most sense and is the most positive of anything I've heard around here in a long time!
Yahoo for you and all of the C-Brat Family!
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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lloyds
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1724 City/Region: sublimity
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: undecided
Photos: 1996 22 Cruiser (Lloyds)
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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These are exciting times for Les. I would expect it will also invigorate the other facets of his business lines as well. |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2684 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
Photos: Hunkydory-Jay-and-Jolee
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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I'm seldom, infact could almost say never envious of what others can do with their money and I can not do due to lack their of, but the combination of EQ, Toland and Dave in making the best little pocket cruiser I've seen available turns me almost as green as the money I would need to purchase. Love our 22 C-Dory Cruiser and feel very forunate to own her, but the Marinaut would be in my opinion a remarkable upgrade to it for the type of long range remote cruising we prefer.
Congradulations on entering into this endeavor and sure hope to see a Marinaut cruising the ABC Islands of Southeast Alaska in the not so distant future.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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centerisland
Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 336 City/Region: Mercer Island
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: Lulu
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice! I am thrilled for you! _________________ 36' Little Harbor Whisperjet - Lulu
44' Custom F/C Trawler - Refugio - SOLD
CD22 - Curlew (ex-SeaDNA) - SOLD by Les! |
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A Fishin C Guest
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Cool. |
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Posts: 5315 City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
Photos: TyBoo
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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I hope you got the bus finished because you sure won't have any time now.
Pretty exciting stuff! _________________ TyBoo Mike
Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
Sold: 1987 22' Cruiser |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7449 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Sending best wishes for a successful venture for all involved parties!
Jim B. _________________ Jim & Joan
CD-25 "Wild Blue" (sold August 2014)
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2772 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Constant Craving
Photos: Constant Craving
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:20 pm Post subject: The Factory |
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Diana and I are wishing you the very best of success in the new partnership and endeavor! Congrats!!!! _________________ "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7896 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Les and Dave - this is just going to be awesome, best to both of you for a great plan! _________________
DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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