Andy, I can't wait for the new pics on the web site. I was just there and couldn't find them. Any word when they will be up?
I too have standardized on MAC motors for my boat racing needs. Though I don't get to race as much as I would like to, I have been buying up MAC's whenever I can afford one. I have 14 or 15 of all engine sizes in my possession, from the 84 (4ea) to the 21OB (2ea) as well as many spare parts. And don't bother asking me to sell any of them. I think that Andy Brown has spec'd and developed one of the most powerful and reliable model marine engine designs ever produced. I can hardly wait for the new engines. CMDI has stood behind their products, even when the factory did not. John has personally helped me at a couple of races, even when the issue was some simple sorting out of a new setup. That in itself speaks volumes of CMDI's commitment to their customer base, and the hobby as a whole. I also have been bitten by the lack of spare parts, and CMDI has had one of my 45's for a warranty repair for quite a while; but I know the situation, and Andy and the girls have always been friendly and honest about the situation. I hope to get my repair back soon, but I know it will be worth the wait. I'm sure that CMDI will make it right, as they always have in my experience.
Go Andy! I hope to see you or John at some races next year.