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Diesel Duck's George Buehler has Died
Sad news to pass along. George Buehler has passed away from complications resulting from an aortic aneurysm.
We first met George and his wife Gail on Whidbey Island soon after launching PassageMaker. His unique design style and philosophy was apparent from the first moment.
While I did not agree with all of his concepts, his perspective was uniquely his.
I wish Gail peace and give her our prayers. Details on the link:
It’s been a long time coming but we now see tangible progress emerging to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel. If the U.S. Navy can prove that it works, isn’t it about time the concept of the modern cruising boat includes hybrid forms of propulsion?