On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 21:00:23 -0400, Jonathan
wrote:

In placing an online order for assorted materials for this dinghy, with
Jamestown Distributors, I found one there. Only a 12 footer, unlike the
25 ft ones I am accustomed to as a carpenter, but, hey, the boat is only
10 feet long, so it will do

Seriously, I noticed a nice all-metric 8-meter long tape at Home Depot
in Redmond, Washington. I was so surprised I bought it without even
knowing what I would ever use it for.

- Rick Tyler

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