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I am so impressed with the response to this thread. The good guys are long overdue to get the recognition they deserve. OSO is the best thing to come around since Troutly's popcorn. You guys make me proud to be part of the OSO family.
Ed Cozzi






"No man is totally useless...even a watch not working is right twice a day."

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Wow Ed, Thanks, I am honored to be part of this thread. People like you, ED, have been a constant source of inspiration for me since I became involved with this industry.
One of the reasons I enjoy doing business with the OSO business owners is because they are all the best in my opinion.
Tres continues to excell with his high performance boat operation school, Throttle up is always ready and able with advise and product, Top Knot is top notch, I could just go on and on....
Thanks to Jeffery and Steve, we all have a great source of knowledge, products, and, yes, gossip (but we love it..).

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Mindy,

I echo your sentiments. There are some abosolutely incredible companies on OSO, present company included. Thank you!

Julie

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Tommy from CHIEF ENGINES is my all time high.

Doller is the only place I take my boat for anything with my eyes closed, Mac, Mindy, Dana, Wayner and the rest of the bunch are a class act operation.

Throttle-Up, is family in my book.

Trick Marine, Fred Cecil, Fred claims that I was his first customer last year and I am honerd to have met him, a true American.

Pantera is my family away from home top notch.

Johny at TNT is as smooth and friendly as they come super operation.

Charlie Amman at White Oak Marine has been more than helpfull to me this year.

Mesa Balancing thank you for all your help throughout my year in racing.

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Again Troutly cracks me up when I least expect it!!

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But Trout didn't use the new "C" verb.... :D

People who have saved my butt and not charged me a dime:

Iggy
Liberator21

Businesses who have saved my butt:
Dubberts outdrive in Port Clinton Ohio. I bent a shift shaft in my Alpha drive on my old 21 Nova three days before I was supposed to show/sell the boat. They repaired, assembled, and filled my drive in less than one day (in JUNE) for less than a hundred bucks and the sale went on as schedule. The drive worked like new.

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And I'm not old,only my birth certificate is.I still outwork the other 25 younger people in our agency. :D :D

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Thanks Ed. It was because i was honest I got canned from Brand X. They didnt want to hear any negative problems, just Roses and Champaigne.
Where do we meet so can give you your bribe $$$, how much was it again?
Thanks Ed.
Scott

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Chris Martin at Stern Drive Specialists. He's always willing to answer questions, and has always been able to fix whatever I've managed to break on my boat.

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It seems there are lots of good guys and gals in the industry. Who knew? My short and incomplete list of hall of fame inductees, in no particular order:drink:
Tommy and his family at Chief Engines
JT, MT and the crew at TNT
Julie and Matt at Throttle Up
Saber Boys Doug and Jim Geelhoed
Pete Heledin and Chris Mones Skater
Randy Hartman and Crew Lake Cumberland Marine
Skip Braver and Neal Hernandez Cigarette Racing Team
Terry Sobo Nortech
Bobby Moore
John Pompie Marine Performance
Marc Adams Marine Mangement
Scott Porter Formula Boats
Dan Kodl Skipper Buds Marina
Scott Smith and Craig Barrie Dragon Powerboats
Latham Marine crew
Jerry Gilbreath Reliable Carriers
Todd Welling Spiderman Racing
Crew at Stelling Marine
Lake X crew
Late Dennis Cavanaugh
Bob Luellen Worldwide Marine Insurance
Mitch Tollen Mitcher T Custom Painting
Stu Jones Florida Powerboat Club