On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:31:21 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

Thanks Jim. I'll check it out. The place in Rhode Island, assumming they
are still in business, might be just as close for me. I was just thinking
that now might be a good time to get this stuff done, rather than waiting
until spring when it gets busy.

I just refuse to go outside unless it's above 40 degrees.

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I'd be surprised if there isn't a place in New Bedord or Fairhaven
given the size of the comercial fishing fleet there. Here's one that
popped up on Google:

I.M.P. Fishing Gear, Ltd
44 South Street, South Terminal
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: 508-993-0010
Toll Free: 1-800-467-8865

http://www.impmarine.com/impmarine/

A quick call to Fairhaven Shipyard would probably generate some leads
also. They are a first class operation:

http://www.fairhavenship.com/

Same with JTs in Newport, RI

http://www.jtschandlery.com/