Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by bob camire on 01/17/13 - 6:29 AM

Hey, has anyone out there have a copy of this book they would like to share ? After searching libraries, the only copy I could find was in LA and they woulnt share it..believe that ? tks in advance, bob

Posted by CES on 01/17/13 - 7:56 AM

The author of the book is a member on WC and his screen name is: OIA

Also do a search on Whaler Central for "Only In America" and several posts will pop up which are very helpful.

Paulsv, that's the correct site.

Posted by CES on 01/17/13 - 11:32 AM

jfortson wrote:
Had not heard of this - or if I had, I forgot ( happens more and more frequently!). It looked good so ordered a copy.

It's a fantastic read!

Posted by Marmalade on 01/17/13 - 7:23 PM

Just purchased the book from the website site a couple of weeks ago. I was not sure what to expect when I ordered it but I could not put it down once I started reading. Great stories and almost 400 pages long. Only disappointment is that I was hoping I could give it to my 12 year old daugher to read but a few stories are a little inappropriate for her.

It has inspired me to plan a 400 mile circumnavigation of Delmarva this summer on my 17' Montauk.

It is a must read.

Posted by OIA on 01/17/13 - 8:13 PM

Hey All, Mirassou here. If you order the book make sure you let me know who to sign it to. Thanks everyone for the recommendations.

We cut a Pilot from the 300 hours of footage we gathered during our 1,400 mile voyage from Norfolk to Boston in the 190-Montauk. It's a huge file. Trying to figure out a way to get a link to it on WC, and have the link stay active long enough for those interested enough to download.

Thanks again for the orders and the nice comments.
John

PS. If it arrives on time it's because I did all I could to get it there. If it's late . . . must be Bertsch's fault. :)

Posted by bob camire on 01/18/13 - 9:42 AM

wow ! this is too cool..the author chimed in ! i have some personal business to attend to in the nxt 2 weeks, upon finishing i will be ordering the book..ive been thinking of an extended cruise..i know its gonna put me over the top ! yoooooooooooooohoooooooooooooo !

Posted by OIA on 01/18/13 - 11:55 AM

#10

Hey Bob, if you would like to provide your address I would be happy to send you a copy and the book will be there when you arrive. You can pay me when you get home/at your earliest convenience. Least I could to for you starting the thread!

johnm@onlyinamerica.biz

PS, if anyone is visiting Southern California, look me up. Whale watching season going nuts. Was in The Whaler out of Newport Beach about a week ago and saw two Gray Whales, a Finback Whale, a large pod of white sided dolphin, and two bottlenose dolphin. Not to mention a whole bunch of beautiful flat, calm Pacific Ocean.

Posted by bob camire on 01/31/13 - 12:47 PM

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John, I just got back from your left coast, wish i had more time and was closer, wouldve looked u up. I want to send u a check for the book and when it clears pls fwd that ny best seller to me. Up here in cowhampshire we dont know what paypal is yet..and still can call across town using 4 digits ! hey ! thanks, lookin forward to it, bob
whats your address
heres mine
pob 572
308 woodbound rd
jaffrey, nh 03452

Posted by OIA on 01/31/13 - 9:08 PM

#12

Ahh, the ol' send me the check first trick. You can't fool me, I will send your copy now and then wait for your check . . . Uh, um wait a second :)

Bob, no issues, I will get your book in the mail in the next day or two. I would be happy to sign your copy to someone specific, if you are so inclined.

My address is:

John Mirassou
Only In America
1704 Esplanade, Front
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Posted by bob camire on 02/01/13 - 2:45 PM

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Dear John,
Its 5 here on friday nite and i just made out a check for ya and it will head your way tomorrow. the checks in the mail..im sure you heard that one before ! anyhow..as i was writing your address..i reminisced passsing redondo beach on business a long time ago..as we rode by i mentioned how it looked familiar and my business buddy said..thats where they shoot baywatch..!
Baywatch .. and u live rite on the beach according to your address..you probably know Pamela Anderson !!!!!!!!!!1 damn !!!!!!!
hey , thanksalot ! cant wait to get reading...will write a review for all the whalerites !! thankks john..a whalerite fan on the east coast

Posted by bob camire on 02/15/13 - 5:38 AM

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My autographed book arrived yesterday after a long trip....its a story for next time which I will entertain all. stay tuned...Mirassou ! YOU ARE THE BEST ! just began the reading.. PRICELESS...with thanks, Bob

Posted by bob camire on 02/20/13 - 4:22 PM

#18

A week or so ago, I go to my local post office to pickup the mail and Steve, the mailguy says,,bob..u got a whaler ? ..catches me offguard..sayin to myself..whatsup w this guy askin me that in frbruary ?? anyhow he comes back with a book named only in america....with the packaging shreded and no mailto adress on it..do u believe that ? ONLY IN SMALLTOWN AMERICA.. he mentioned we are not to read or see he mail, but inside the cover it was written " Hey Bob, Go forth and whaler my friend !!!!..so in his quest to find the book its home..he was asking bobs in this little town of jaffrey ..if they owned a whaler ..
do u f#$%@#$% believe it !! how cool...tomorrow i will write a book report..later ...go forth and whaler !!!!!!

Posted by spuds on 02/22/13 - 1:47 PM

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I remember when Mirassou made his 6000 mile voyage, ostensibly to "prove that the Eastern half of the U.S. was really an island." It was featured in the Whaler Magazine at the tiime.

I was SO envious!!! But with a child and a career, there was no way I could take the time to take on such an adventure.

John will forever be part of the wonderful Whaler legend.

Posted by bob camire on 02/23/13 - 1:48 PM

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Book Review - Only in America

Mirassou is not only a great navigator but an incredibly talented writer. This will be a first in my life EVER to read and reread a book. Its that good. OIA should be standard equipment with every Whaler that is shipped from the factory.

Inspiring, romantic, sporting, dramatic..it just keeps going.. It will make you want to begin trip planning to go around the world in a Boston Whaler..Its that powerful .Its the real deal for every boater.

Its a classic in the sense that it delivers pure patriotism, in a time when we as a great nation need it most.

All I can say is Bravo ! 5 STARS..to Mirassou and the CREW of the SUNSHINE !!

Congratulations John,
Looking forward to meeting you sometime,

Bob

Edited by bob camire on 02/23/13 - 2:07 PM