[C320-list] Tool Loaner Program

[cyrace at comcast.net]

Great idea, Allan.   Thanks for your efforts on this.
Cy
Sea Major #948


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From: "Allan Field" <Allan.Field at comcast.net> 

> CATALINA 320 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 
> 
> TOOL LOANER PROGRAM 
> 
> 
> 
> The Catalina 320 International Association is pleased to announce a "Tool 
> Loaner Program" available to members in good standing of the Association. 
> This is an ideal program for the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) owner who needs the 
> right tool at the right time but that right time is maybe once or twice 
> during ownership of the C-320 (and with any luck, never). Since it is 
> hardly worth buying the tool for that occasional use, this is where the Tool 
> Loaner Program steps in. 
> 
> 
> 
> The Program is simple - you need, we ship, you use, you ship back. Your 
> only cost is shipping and insurance both ways - the Association bills you 
> the outbound cost and you pay the shipper to return the tool. Below is a 
> list of tools currently available in the Program. We always are looking for 
> new ideas to add to the Tool Loaner Program so if you have an idea for the 
> occasionally-used, don't-want-to-buy-for-a-one-time-use, 
> but-really-do-need-it-for-this-job tool that may be a good addition to the 
> Program, let the custodian know and your idea will be forwarded to the Board 
> of Directors for either an approval or a, "Sounds like a reasonable request 
> - denied" determination. 
> 
> 
> 
> To request a tool, simply send either an e-mail or a snail-mail to the 
> Toolbox Custodian with the following information: Name, Address, E-mail 
> Address, Phone Number (day and evening), Boat Name, Hull Number, Dates 
> Needed (From-To), and any Questions or Comments. It also may be helpful to 
> let us know what tool you need. As for dates needed, please try to plan on 
> keeping the tool for no more than two weeks. 
> 
> 
> 
> When the tool is shipped, you will receive a picture of the tool and all of 
> its parts to help ensure that everything is returned. When applicable, you 
> also will receive a set of instructions. 
> 
> 
> 
> The Tool Loaner Program custodian is Allan Field at allan.field at comcast.net. 
> The return address for return shipping or for snail-mail is: 
> 
> 
> 
> Allan S. Field 
> 
> c/o Washington County Health System 
> 
> 10715 Downsville Pike, Suite 103 
> 
> Hagerstown, MD 21740 
> 
> 
> 
> Tools currently available for loan include: 
> 
> 
> 
> Loos Gauges (PT-2, PT-3) 
> 
> Keel bolt socket 
> 
> Torque wrench 
> 
> Laser Photo tachometer 
> 
> Non-contact thermometer 
> 
> Prop puller 
> 
> Cutlass bearing remover 
> 
> Hole saws - 5.5 inches, 2.5 inches 
> 
> 
> 
> Now for the obligatory blah-blah-blah part. Tools are available on a 
> first-come, first-served basis once your Association membership is verified. 
> Waiting lists will be maintained if necessary and we may ask that you ship 
> the tool to the next borrower instead of returning it to the custodian 
> first. In those cases, we suggest you work out with the next borrower 
> allocation of shipping costs but we suggest that each of you pay half of 
> your cost. Payment for outbound shipping costs from the Association is 
> expected upon receipt of invoice sent to your shipping address. You also 
> will be advised of how much to insure the tool for. And of course, the 
> Association assumes no liability for use of the tool whether such use is 
> proper or improper, intended or unintended. Expect to pay full replacement 
> cost if a tool is damaged, lost, or stolen, goes overboard, is eaten by the 
> dog, or otherwise is not returned in the same condition as when received. 
> Allan intends to ship within 48-hours of a request, assuming the tool is not 
> currently out, except when on occasional travel in which case he will let 
> you know when to expect shipping. And finally (almost), by requesting loan 
> of a tool from the Program, you agree to abide by the terms of this 
> announcement. And one more thing - the only way the Program works is that 
> the honor system is honored; 'nuff said on that? 
> 
> 
> 
> We hope that you will agree that this exciting new Program is a valuable 
> benefit of membership in the Catalina 320 International Association! 
> 
> 
>