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Joe Kabot

Postby Brian Robinson » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:27 pm

It is with great sadness as I write this, one of the best men in this hobby, Joe Kabot, passed away today at his home in Algonac.

Joe was a legend, a great American, and a personal mentor and close friend of mine, this Club, and to so many others.

You will be missed, Joe.
-Brian
1924 Hackercraft 33' Runabout 'Miss Dearborn II'
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner 'Empress'
1954 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #498 'Nervous'
customer boats in the shop:
1941 Chris~Craft 19' Barrelback #48873
1947 Chris~Craft 25' Sportsman Sedan #075
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Postby Bill Basler » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:53 pm

Brian, I heard this earlier today. Very sad. Joe was a great and wonderfully interesting man.
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Postby Don Ayers » Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:51 pm

He was a fantastic guy who was selfless when it came to helping others in the hobby.


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Postby Jim Godlewski » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:44 am

Very sorry to hear about Joe. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Thank you for the great photos.
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Joe Kabot

Postby oldwoodboats » Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:49 pm

Joe was indeed a real gentleman and both an inspiration and fount of knowledge and help, particularly when it came to Chris Craft information.
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