Raymarine
22 Cotton Road, Unit H
Nashua, NH 03063
Tel.: 1 (603) 881 5200
Fax: 1 (603) 864 4756

 

The equipment was indispensable, Raymarine's support and confidence in my ability to succeed kept me on track. They came through with another autopilot when I needed it.

CNN Television
50 California, Suite 950
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel.: (415) 438 - 5000
Fax:

 

Don Knapp and John McManus did a great story on David which aired 11/2/98. CNN was at the finish line in Ft. Lauderdale on 12/7/01

Spectra Watermakers
20 Mariposa Road
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel.: (415) 526-2789
Fax: (415) 526-2787

 

Provided watermakers for both "Mollie Milar" and "Mickey." Converts seawater into purewater. Great equipment!

5 Reports
KPIX Television
855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Channel 5 ran a story when the shakedown cruise started and has continued to do follow-up spots.

Xantrex Technology, Inc.
5916 195th N.E.
Arlington, WA 98223
Tel.: (360) 925-5000
Fax:

 

Most ports around the world have 240 volts. The inverter allows me to use the "Mollie Milar's" 110 system. It gave me independence and allowed me to make musical auditions from the boat for gigs. Provided inverters for both "Mollie Milar" and the "Mickey."

Shell Solar Industry
4650 Adohr Lane
Camarillo, CA 93011
Tel.: (805) 388-6525
Fax:

 

Siemens Solar Panels sponsored me to (4) solar panels for my first attempt at the World Record and provided another 7 for the last trip. It's my opinion that solar panels are the only way to long-range cruise; clean, efficient, no maintenance and utilization of Mother Nature (sun). Shell Solar has continued to support me with new solar panels for the "Mickey."

General Ecology, Inc.
151 Sheree Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
Tel.: 1-800-441-8166 (USA & Canada)
Fax: 1-610-363-0412 (24 hr. fax)

 

Provided for both "Sea Me Now" and "Mollie Milar" their IV Seagull water purifier under the sink filter system to purify all water run through the faucet. Great protection for water obtained in foreigh ports.

Selmer Instruments
P.O. Box 310
Elkhart, IN 46515-0310
Tel.: 1-800-348-7426
Fax:

 

Tenor saxophone, B-flat soprano saxophone, mouthpieces, reeds, T-shirts, sweatshirts. Stan Garber of Selmer has been supporting me since I started on the first goal. Without Selmer's help with tenor and soprano saxes, 2 clarinets, mouthpieces, reeds, etc., I could never have put this thing together. It's Selmer Instruments that enabled me to make enough money (added to Social Security) to make this all do-able.

Pacer Marine
3303 SW 11th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: 1-800-634-5031
Fax:

 

Provided electrical equipment.

POR 15
P.O. Box 1235
Morristown, N.J. 07962
Tel.: (201) 887-1999/1-800-457-6715
Fax:

 

POR 15. A sponsor last time and continues to support me. I used the rust preventer paint to stop any rust, the epoxy to fill the holes I shouldn't have drilled in the first place, and the marine clean to clean the boat. They are marvelous products.

Performance Marine Technology
21785 S.W. T.V. Highway Bay N
Beaverton, OR 97006
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Sent me a radar antenna leveler to keep the signal true. Very important on a sailboat where the boat will heel and present a partial reading.

Scandvik
980 36th Court S.W.
Vero Beach, FL 32968
Tel.: (561) 567-2877
Fax:

 

Sponsored me on both trips and continues to "hang in there" with me. I used his Anderson Winches and on the first trip they literally saved the boat when I went aground on a reef in the Tuamotoes. Without them I wouldn't be here writing this now.

Ronstan International
220 Bay Road
Sandringham, Victoria 3191
Australia
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Last trip provided me anything I needed in the way of blocks, etc. Alistair continues to believe in me and my efforts.

Optronics
359 North Wheeler Street
Fort Gibson, OK 74434
Tel.: (918) 683-9514/1-800-364-5483
Fax:

 

Supported me on the first voyage and continued to supply me with searchlights and flashlights for the "Mickey." When I lost "Sea Me Now" in the Indian Ocean, it was Optronic's powerful light that enabled the rescuing vessel to see me several miles away. How important can it be?

Switlik Parachute Co.
1325 E. State Street
Renton, NJ 08607
Tel.: (609) 587-3300
Fax:

 

Last trip Richard provided a liferaft for "Sea Me Now. I was getting ready to jettison it when the ship rescued me in the Indian Ocean.

Vee Jay Marine Service
6 Bayside Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Tel.: (925) 432-9244
Fax:

 

Frank gave me constant advise. I put the boat together, but I did it with Frank's help and cooperation. If I needed an answer, I asked Frank.

Johnson Marine
1406 Park Street, Ste 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Tel.: (415) 764-5049
Fax: (510) 769-6089

 

Tiny got the Lehman 120 Ford engine going when the boat was first bought in Alameda and did all the work to see that it ran perfectly. Without the engine, I would be in big time trouble, particularly in places like the Bay of Panama, where I was required to power on my way to Florida.

Bay Riggers
2346 Marinship Way
Sausalito, CA 94965
Tel.: (415) 332-5757
Fax:

 

Patrick gave me all the rigging at almost a give-away price. Not only was it affordable, but it is extra heavy.

Lubriplate
129 Lockwood Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Tel.: (973) 589-9150
Fax:

 

Last time 4 cases of oil and this time again 4 cases. Timothy Cusack offered to keep me in oil all around the world--and sent 4 cases to S. Africa after the sinking of the "Mollie Milar." What can I say?

Racor
P.O. Box 3208
Modesto, CA 95353
Tel.: (209) 521-7860
Fax:

 

Last trip and this time--help with a filter system for the engine.

Midland Consumer Radio
1670 N. Topping
Kansas City, MO 64120
Tel.: (816) 241-8500 ext 210
Fax:

 

It was the VHF radio that they gave me for "Sea Me Now" that reached the rescue ship in the Indian Ocean! They provided another excellent radio for "Mollie Milar."

ICOM America, Inc.
2380 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Tel.: (425) 454-8155
Fax: (425) 450-6057

 

My call sign is KB6TAM and with the ICOM radio I communicated with my family, and was kept apprised of weather conditions and other pertinent information via the Seafarer's Net and ham radio operators around the world.

ICOM has now provided (at special discount) a radar for the "Mickey." ICOM products are second to none, and they have a great new "family" line of ICOM - M502, M602 and M802.

Carpenter Rigging
222 Napoleon St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
Tel.: (415) 285-1954
Fax:

 

Bernie provided at no charge, work on the stays to support the mast.

Swift Instruments
952 Dorchester Avenue
Boston, MA 02125
Tel.: (617) 436-2960
Fax:

 

Last time and again this time they have provided a beautiful barometer, clock, and binoculars. The brass clock and barometer are practical and enhance the interior, and the binoculars are particularly valuable to someone nearsighted, as I am.

Norcold
600 S. Kuther Rd.
Sidney, OH 45365
Tel.: (937) 397-3142
Fax: (937) 497-3120

 

On the last 2 trips they provided me with a 12V/110V refrigerator. Keeps fish I catch fresh. Last time in a storm the refrigerator broke loose from it's mountings and was broken--Norcold sent me another one all the way to Australia! They are continuing to sponsor me with a refrigerator and a toilet for the "Mickey."

Stormy Seas
P.O. Box 1570
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Tel.: 1-800-323-7327
Fax:

 

Provided foul weather gear for the first trip and once again on the last one Mike helped with beautiful clothing.

Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co.
1025 W. 8th Street
Kansas City, MO 64101-1200
Tel.: 1-800-821-5565
Fax:

 

Both times provided an outstanding handtruck. I use it constantly for hauling equipment for my gigs and carrying stuff to the boat.
He has continued to support me and sent a new one for the "Mickey."

Tilley Endurables
900 Don Mills Road, Don Mills
Ontario, M3C 1V6
Canada
Tel.: (416) 444-4465
Fax:

 

Both times I was provided with a beautiful rugged Tilley hat. In addition last time also received underwear and safari shorts (with belt).

Rory's Marine Canvas & Upholstery
252 S.W. 31st Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel.: (305) 462-0269
Fax:

 

David custom made a dodger for "Sea Me Now" and "Mollie Milar." In addition he built a platform for my solar panels and a beautiful sail cover.

1312 Water Oak Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
Tel.: (410) 360-5890
Fax:

 

A crusing friend who offered to give a week of work when I got to Florida.

13 E. 16th St., Floor 8
New York, NY 10003
Tel.: (212) 337-3776
Fax:

 

A fellow cruising friend who offered to supply me with charts of the world.

Kep's Ace Hardware
125 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565.
Tel.: (925) 432 - 6089
Fax:

 

Kep provided me with a certificate worth $100 to cover some of the items needed to get the "Mollie Milar finished.

Mike's Welding
3500 Wilbur
Antioch, CA 94509
Tel.: (925) 778-3994
Fax:

 

Welded on stand for radar antenna leveler.

Poop Deck Restaurant
P. O. Box SS5693
Nassau
Bahamas
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Eloy has been a friend and supporter for a long time. He supplied me with Poop Deck T-shirts and had a huge welcome home party when I returned to Nassau.

216 Atlantic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Tel.: (925) 432-0818
Fax:

 

Dr. Bodle updated Mickey on his rabies vaccine & international immunizations, and treated him for a chronic ear infection and skin allergy.

FOX News
901 Battery St., Ste 308
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel.: (415) 951-8645
Fax:

 

Interviewed and taped early progress on the voyage, aired on San Francisco news.

Robert Mondavi Winery
841 LaTour Court
Napa, CA 94550
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Provided wine for our Open House, plus a couple of cases for greeting the customs officers.

Ralston Purina
#1C Cherkerboard Square
St Louis, MO 63164
Tel.: 1-800 778 7462
Fax:

 

Purina generously provided us with coupons for a 2-year supply of "Mickey's" favorite dog food, "ONE" (lamb & rice).
In memory of "Mickey" they sent a donation to the Ft. Lauderdale SPCA.

Jack London Square
Waterfront Hotel
Ten Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel.: (510) 836-3800
Fax:

 

Sponsored much of the work done on the boat after final inspection. Gave "Mollie Milar" a berth and us a bed. "Special" friends.

Lauderdale Marine Center
2001 SW 20th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: (954) 527-0040
Fax:

 

Paul Hansen gave me towing from the Marina Inn to the Lauderdale Marine Ctr boat yard when I arrived Ft. Lauderdale without an engine. He also hauled "Mollie Milar" out without charge and gave me a place to put the boat for over 8 months while repairs were made. What a great service! Mark continues to support me with storage for the "Mickey."

Mega Marine
2001 S.W. 20th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33315
Tel.: (954) 753-7749
Fax: (954) 761-8491

 

Taz did all the preparation and application of the Interlux paint to make the "Mollie Milar" leak proof for the journey. In addition he found the engine donor and has contributed much more.

Advanced Computer Specialists, Inc.
233 N Federal Highway, Ste 53
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Tel.: (954) 925-6446
Fax:

 

These two sponsors have donated computer equipment and are working together with the kids at the center to create a project of following the "oldest person to solo circumnavigate the World"

Dania Community Centre
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Tel.: (954)-929-0190
Fax:

 

These two sponsors have donated computer equipment and are working together with the kids at the center to create a project of following the "oldest person to solo circumnavigate the World"

Southern Coatings, Inc.
2000 NW 16th St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Tel.: (954) 984-0100
Fax:

 

Contributed polyurethane filler to lessen the excessive depth of the sump under the engine.

Lugger Northern Lights
1405 SW 6th Ct., Ste A
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Tel.: 1-800-843-6140
Fax:

 

He gave me advice on the belt drive and sponsored me to a valve drive on the Westerbeke engine. Also, is source of much technical information.

Bomac Marine Power Corp.
271 SW 33rd St.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: (954) 766-2625
Fax:

 

Greg removed the engine and hauled it to the shop for analysis. He helped with information on the Lehman Ford engine.

Britech Engine Corp
2150 SW 38th St.
Dania, FL 33324
Tel.: (954) 294-0589
Fax:

 

Donated the engine and the labor of putting it into "Mollie Milar"

Zimar International,Inc
2090 SW 71st Terrace,
Bldg G6
Davie, Broward, FL 33317
Tel.: (954) 424-3844
Fax: (954) 424-9899

 

Provide (6) zincs to protect the boat from electrolysis.

Rick Snowdale's Welding & Repair
11328 SW 9th Court
Davie, FL 33325
Tel.: (954) 423-4243
Fax: (954) 423-0605

 

Rick welded the studs on the boat for the zincs and did several other welding projects. He also specializes in stainless steel fabrication and repairs.

Atlantic Marine Gear
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Mike offered a Lehnman Ford engine and was willing to help when I needed him.

Transmission Marine, Inc
P.O Box 21086
223 SW 33rd Court
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33335
Tel.: (800) 344 3277
Fax: (954) 467-1540

 

Sponsors of transmission parts used to repair the transmission

Marine Industries Assoc.
2312 S. Andrews Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel.: (954) 524 2733
Fax: (800) 262-8001

 

Instrumental in securing a slip for "Mollie Millar" from the city of Ft. Lauderdale. Has been very helpful since my return and he has my sincere appreciation.

Armbruster Lettering & Graphics
3011 NE 9 Terr,
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Paul repainted the name on the boat after her complete paint job.

East Coast Battery & Electric
100 SW 17th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: (954) 522-2403
Fax:

 

Tim supplied David with two 8D batteries. Much needed. Much appreciated!

57A Lafayette Ave.
Suffern, NY 10901
Tel.: (914) 368-3798
Fax: (800) 877-7444

 

AB Inflatables and Action Marine Importers & Distributors provided a hard bottom inflatable dinghy. Great equipment.

AB Inflatables
Poba International #1-20031
P.O. Box 02-5256
Miami, FL 33102-5256
Tel.: 1-800-229-2446
Fax:

 

Provided an inflatable dinghy for the "Mollie Milar."

T.K. Alley, Inc.
1991 "B" Tigertail Blvd.
Dania, FL 33004
Tel.: (954) 920-0300
Fax:

 

Provided a new membrane for the watermaker, which converts seawater into fresh water, and also had it installed.

Lauderdale Compass
300 W. State Rd. 84
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: (954) 467-3911/800-951-5123
Fax: (954) 522-2122

 

Provided a temperature gauge needed to get "Mollie Milar" ready to go.

Headhunter Sanitation Systems
4100 Revenswood Rd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333l2-5345

Tel.: (954) 581-6996/ 899-662-8557
Fax:

 

Supplied needed fuel gauge.

Construction & Marine Service of South Fl., Inc.
3300 NW 27th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 35069
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Donated many hours getting the engine in and ready to make the trip with the "Mollie Milar."

Galleyware Company
220 Water St., Suite 108
Newport, DE 19804
Tel.: (302) 996-9480
Fax: (302) 996-9481

 

Outfitted me with unbreakable dinnerware for sea travels.

Kop Coat Marine Group
36 Pine Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866-3131
Tel.: 1-800-221-4466
Fax:

 

Kop Coat provided additional deck paint.

ITT Industries
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Provided night vision binoculars, which made seeing in the distance at night a real possibility and helped me many times.

ORBCOMM Global.L.P.
2455 Horse Pen Road
Herndon, VA 20171
Tel.: 1-800-ORBCOMM
Fax:

 

ORBCOMM made it possible for me to send emails with their satellite communication service from anywhere in the world.

Magellan Corporation
960 Overland Court
San Dimas, CA 91773
Tel.: (909)394-5000/1-800-669-4477
Fax:

 

Magellan provided the GSC100 hand-held, 2-way communicator that can send and receive short text email messages from any location (land or sea).

Fortress Anchors, NAV-X corp.
1386 W. McNab Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel.: 1-800-825-6289
Fax:

 

Fortress Anchors came through with a 28 lb anchor to add some real security.

Yamaha Motors
Tel.:
Fax:

 

Yamaha Motors supplied a 3 hp. outboard motor to be used with the new dinghy.

Everglades Diesel Injection Service, Inc.
243 SW 33rd Ct.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: (954) 522-1780/1-800-842-3930
Fax:

 

Refit the injector pump to get it working.

Wine Corporation
Annadale Road
Stellenbosch 7600
P.O. Box 99
Lynedoch 7603 S.AFRICA
Tel.: 27-21-881-3690
Fax: 27-21-881-2699

 

Sponsored wine.

FORESPAR
22322 Gilberto
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Tel.: (949) 858-8820
Fax: (949) 858-0505

 

Sponsored Leisure Furling system on the "Mickey."

Superior Ship & Yacht Repair, Inc.
212 SW 3rd St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: 1-888-211-2357
Fax:

 

Provided tools and equipment to work on "Mollie Milar."

V&A Waterfront (Pty) Ltd.
P.O. Box 50001
Waterfront 8002
Cape Town, S. AFRICA
Tel.: 27-21-408-7500
Fax: 27-21-408-7505

 

Hosted me at the Waterfront in Cape Town.

Warwick Wine Estate (Pty) Ltd.
PO Box 2
Muldersvlei, 7607 S. AFRICA

Tel.: 27-21-884-4020
Fax: 27-21-884-4025

 

Case of very special wine.

Power Boats Ltd.
P.O. Box 3163
Carenage, Trinidad
West Indies
Tel.: (868) 634-4346
Fax: (868) 634-4327

 

Sponsored a slip at Trinidad Power Boats

Royal Papua Yacht Club
P.O. Box 140
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Tel.: (675) 321-1700
Fax: (675) 321-4935

 

Hosted my stay in Port Moresby.

Goya Foods of Florida
1900 NW 92nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33172
Tel.: (305) 592-3150
Fax: (305) 592-1202

 

Provided several cases of Goya foods.

Viking Life Saving Equipment (America), Inc.
1625 North Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33l36
Tel.: +1 (305) 374-5115
Fax: +1 (305) 374-1535

 

Provided a life raft and then in Trinidad contributed an inflatable dinghy.

Classic Restorations
221 Spice Ave., N.E.
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Tel.: 1-800-225=7422/1-866-936-6512
Fax:

 

Rope Inc.
262 SW 33rd St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: 954-525-6575/1-888-596-ROPE
Fax: 954-525-5887

 

Mike provided David with new halyards, sheets, and dock lines.

Boye Knives
17449 Palo Verde Street
P.O. Box 1238
Dolan Springs, AZ 86441
Tel.: 928-767-4273/1-800-853-1617
Fax: 928-767-3030

 

David has provided me with two of his terrific Boye knives. See "Cutting Test" on his website. No long-range cruising sailor should leave port without a least one.

Interphase Technologies, Inc.
2880 Research Park Dr, Ste 140
Soquel, CA 95073
Tel.: (831) 477-9685 x11
Fax: (831) 462-7444

 

Allows me to see not only the depth but also forward.

Nance&Underwood Rigging Sails
262 SW 33rd St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel.: (954) 764-6001 (800) 328-9782
Fax: (954) 764-5977

 

Rigging installation.

ATN, Inc.
1509 SW First Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

Tel.: (954) 523-3034/800-874-3671
Fax: (954) 523-2777

 

Enables me to climb the mast alone. Invaluable for single-handers