Posted by admin on Jul 12, 2009 in
New Business
- Downeast Thunder Logo
Downeast Thunder is now open for business at 56 Shop Hill Road in Milbridge, Maine. We specialize in single & twin cylinder, big bore four stroke engines; from maintenence & repair services to custom design & fabrication. Motorcycles are our primary focus, however we also provide similar services for 4-wheel ATV’s, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft. Hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays. Appointments are recommended. Call 207-598-6266 Check out our web site on line for more information. We are now authorized dealers for Spectro Oils, High Lifter ATV products, K&L Tools & Supply, Automatic Distributors, and we are now an official Ural (Russian motorcycle) parts and service center - authorized to make warranty repairs.
Posted by admin on Jan 1, 2009 in
Life in Downeast Maine The Milbridge Area Merchants Association Business of the Year award for 2008 went to Bennett Web & Design Company http://www.bennettwebcompany.com that is owned and operated by my lovely wife, Susan. Read more…
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Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2008 in
Life in Downeast Maine I travel about the country frequently and people are always asking me about the area of Maine I live in, known as Downeast Maine. Downeast Maine is the Northeastern coastline of Maine. Most people in our neck of the woods consider the “Downeast” portion of Maine to be Hancock and Washington Counties. Read more…
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Shoestring Shipyard - Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions (in no particular order):
1) What is the top speed of the boat design I’m considering?
2) What is the weight of the hull?
3) How much will the boat hold?
4) Can I use building materials other than specified and what will it cost?
5) How long will it take me to build the boat?
6) What is the freeboard of the boat?
7) How will the boat handle in various sea conditions - will it pound?
What are the performance specifications?
9) Can I use an outboard larger than specified?
10) Can this boat capsize?
I receive inquiries every week that usually include most if not all the above questions; regardless of the design the person is interested in building. My answer is in essay form because my response involves most of the above topics. That is to say that to explain one is to explain all as they are all integral to each other for the most part (one explanation covers all so to speak). Read more…
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