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Getting the Blue Dolphin ready as the flagship for Space Coast River Tours has been a labor of love for Mark and Michele. They would like to thank many of the people who helped make it possible.

Paul Sharples Good and talented friend for help with the refitting and staffing and far too many other things to even begin to list
Jeanette Anderson Mark's mother for financial help and for sewing the seat cushions
Chief Dan Vincent and Warrant Officer Rodney Thomas - U.S. Coast Guard Very helpful and pleasant to work with
Cape Marina and Crew Good people to deal with and well maintained
Joe and Jeanni Hall of Marine Medic Our mechanic and electrician (Genius, Caring and Honest People)
Mike Mellen Our web page creator (most generous with his time)
Jerry and Kelly of Boater's Exchange Boating accessories (nice young couple and they have the best prices!)
Patrick Milon TCI Master Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Not only a good friend but our very knowledgable electrical support. Merci beaucoup!)
Tony & Bob of Canaveral Boatworks Portable welders (Tony's toughest welding job)
Sabrina Kuhns of Lightning Communications, Inc. Our cell phone professional (she knows her business and performs miracles)
Robert Martinez Our glass man for our deflector (amazing talent)
Gary Spurlack of Island Signs Graphics for the boat (very patient and artistic)
Becky Blevins of The Talking Phone Book Advertising agent (very personable and a hard worker with a smile)
Walter Secrest of Davies, Houser & Secrest, CPA,P.A. Our accountant (keeping us organized)
Robert T. Westman, Attorney at Law Set up of Corporation, and gave us good advice
Art & Engineering Supply, Inc. Print out of boat plans (impressive printing machines, excellent print outs, and very helpful
Ace Hardware, Merritt Island Friendly service and great selection of stainless steel hardware
Jennifer Jimenez Our Bench helper (very enthusiastic, and the best 12 year old sailor girl)

 

Also our special thanks to Mark's friends at EMF:

Jeff Flick & Dave Clark (Owners of EMF - thank you for the facility and your patience!)
Pedro Jimenez (Sheet metal)
Jayson Hendren (Welding and fab on console and gas tank)
Steve Hoard (Welding on rails)
BJ Biles (Sheet metal)
Troy Ganz & Timmy Leduc (Painting advice)
Bill Kohnen (Computer help)
Randy Harris (Purchasing Dept.)
Steve Prelhart (Material Expediter)
Geno Finch (Full of helpful ideas)
Bill Schmidt (Moral support)

Jim (Delivery of roof)

Efforts were accomplished during breaks and after hours!  

 

WHAT A TEAM!