Chapter 9

In the morning Marty headed out and one of the main pieces came in for the Hydro! While Marty was out he suited up and brought back ½ dozen Lobster and bought 2 dozen more, 8 Codfish,3 Halibut 2 Snowshoe Flounder (HUGH) and 2 good size ones. On the way back, he was stopped inspected and the boat was searched they located the fish and told him to go ahead!

Marty stopped at the Coast Guard Station and asked what was up?

He was told by the new guy, “He will do that anytime he wants!”

Marty picked up his phone, called Julie in the admiral’s office and asked for the boss and said, “Hi!” he told the admiral what happened and the attitude and told him maybe he didn’t need the 214 boats and could send them to the Middle East instead.

The 2^nd said, “I told you not to play, you’re lucky it wasn’t Potus.”

Marty said, “That’s next Jimmy!”

The admiral said, “Give me Jimmy, Marty you have a good day okay?” And Marty walked out.

You could hear the screams and the Admiral telling someone to relieve him. “Now tell that sorry SOB for him to start packing and I don’t care who his dad is!”

There were 5 Engineers by the boat trying to figure who made it. Marty said, “We make it. Steel Hull 74 foot, 82, 90, 92 and 104 foot, twin Cats, left and right side thrusters, complete Electronics, solar, radar, large ones have 2 Subs, 1- 2 men helos, 22 ‘skiff and some have an arm on a Sub, The top 4 Trans-Atlantic, 78oo fuel, 4800 gal. Freshwater, bottom 3, 30+ MPH, Hydro-Electric Generator and comes in 2 or 3 Story configuration, would you like a look?”

“Would we!”

After 1 hour one asked, “How much 4 million?

“No! The Navy has an order for 200 plus next year. It will be 1.4- 1.7 million.”

“That can’t be!

“The Ribs and beams are out of a design for the C17. The sheeting stainless coated and welded to straighten the hull, everything else is added per boat, 2 stories short piers, 3 stories container ports, as you can see I’m alone and can handle it ( small ones) due to side thrusters, and twins. We have 84 delivered in 6 months, building 10 every 21 days.”

“Where are you building them? Jacksonville FL.

“Do you have a few cards?”

“Sure do!”

“Wait you’re the owner?

“Yup! 24 year Captain, 18 years Navy Seal. I got to go guys. Jimmy, say hello to the wife!

“Bye Marty!” The cast-off the ropes and he pulled off!

‘I’ve known him for years, he’s a great guy and a down to earth guy no big shot!

“Wow, 200 boats for the Military.

Jimmy said, “I heard he was selling 1150 for private companies first. Do you know Carl and Ron in New York?”

“Yeah!”

“That’s them also.”

Marty docked the boat in town, pulled the fish and lobster and put them in the truck and went to the house! While unloading, Mark said the Admiral called and explained what happen. Marty said that since he was diving he picked up some fish, when he was stopped it looked natural! He called the Admiral because of the dumbie and they passed over Jimmy, the other one’s father was a Senator. “Jimmy’s back in charge!”

“Oh Yeah! Admiral wants 214 boats ASAP.”

“Well, even if they find the body now they can’t say anything, the boat was tossed by the dumbie, and only fish was found! How’s the pump coming?”

“It is almost hooked up; we’re just waiting for the panel box.”

“Where is it Jersey? Is it done?”

“Yes!”

“Send the big helicopter for them or anything else! I want that system up and running!”

“Yes, Boss!” And he was gone! Carol loved the fresh fish and said it will be dinner. Marty went and cleaned up laid down and rested. A little later in the afternoon Carol went in and woke him. He asked if the helicopter went to Jersey and was told that she knew that part was picked up and they lifted off and headed somewhere else for something. Marty said “Great”! He got up and went downstairs to find out what was up! Rich was just coming out of the bottom layer and the generator. He told Marty, Mark had the 2 boxes and the Main connectors and was on his way back. Tomorrow it should be running.

Rich asked Steve if he had the program finished and he said Yes! Rich turned to Marty said, “If the main and parts are working properly and the program does it job we should be able to fire up the Turbine and check our output.”

Marty asked, “Has anyone contacted Con ED about buying back our excess power?”

Rich picked up his phone and dialed Dwayne Pugh. “Did anyone advise you of a buyback of power?”

“Sorry Captain Fry,” Dwayne answered.

“No, you will not be inspecting the generator. It is a Hydro Turbine and if Con Ed doesn’t want it, Canada will take it! You have a good day,” and hung up!

Marty looked at Rich and was told, “Wait for it,” 10 Seconds later, “Wait for it,” And his phone rang, Steve said, “I Love IT”

Rich said, “HELLO ... No you know I will not allow inspection per Military rules ... the power will come as long as the river and falls don’t stop ... the cables are underground and your hookup is at the docks and that’s all you have to know! Now do you want it or not? ... Next week, I will call you.” Click!

Steve said, “I love it, but we are not military?”