The Clever Craftsman
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Riding vintage snowmobiles!
Ride along as we make some laps on our vintage sleds! First snow for 23/24 winter in Ohio. Playing around with Yamaha Exciters, Enticers, and Phazers. #yamaha #exciter #440 #enticer #340 #phazer #snowmobile #vintage #sleds
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Ride along with my RC Boat CRASH!
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During our NASBOAT race of homemade RC boats my boat made contact with another racer and then blew over backwards, doing a backflip with the GoPro on board. Lots of hard fun racing captured in this video, check it out! #NASBOAT
Testing and Tuning before the BIG race!
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Brody and I took our homemade RC boats out on the pond and did a little testing and tuning before NASBOAT race number 2 of the 2023 season. Ride along with some cool GoPro footage! To learn more visit www.nasboat.com or find our group on FaceBook @NASBOAT
Homemade RC boat racing NASBOAT
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We just finished the first NASBOAT race of 2023 and are soon having race number 2 of the season. In these events competitors build their own rc boat using a sting trimmer engine and compete for wins against some fierce competition! We are located in Ohio, but if you want to start a league in your area reach out and we will help you!
NASBOAT rules and updates for season opener!
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Nasboats first race of the season here in Ohio gets underway this Sunday. Aaron highlights some of the rules and race procedures for 2023. Look forward to seeing you all Sunday! Track opens at 5 racing starts at 6.
NASBOAT- Test running some homemade boats
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These are some older videos I had of test running boats in 2022 on our pond. Check out the enginuity these young men have in making boats from scratch using weed eater engines! You can learn more about NASBOAT by subscribing to my channel, following NASBOAT on facebook, or visiting nasboatracing.com
NASBOAT racing update… we are going to Talladega! And we have a scoreboard!
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The 2023 NASBOAT racing season starts soon for us here in West Central Ohio! May 7th is the season kickoff! Big announcement made here our second race on June 12th is going to be at a 19 acre pond! And we have an exciting new scoreboard to count laps! #nasboat #rcboat #boatracing #stringtrimmer #impba
Prepping RC boats for 2023 racing season!
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Nasboat, the National Association of String Trimmer Boat racing will be kicking off the 2023 racing season very soon on May the 7th at Overholser’s Pond here in Bradford Ohio. We build homemade RC boats and race them head to head in fun friendly competition! There are two rules: 1. Boat must be flat bottom (simple, homemade) 2. Must have once been a string trimmer engine. (Dont go buy a racing ...
Homemade RC boat with 3D printed parts! NASBOAT racing!
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In this video Austin is test running one of his homemade RC Boats for 2023 NASBOAT racing. Austin 3d prints engine mounts, strut supports, servo mounts, and lots of other brackets etc for his boats. You can learn more about what we do with NASBOAT by visiting www.nasboatracing.com or find our group on Facebook by searching for NASBOAT. You can build your own homemade RC boat with a weed-eater e...
Test running some NASBOAT setups! Homemade RC boats!
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We have a lot of new Rc boats built with string trimmer engines for this years NASBOAT racing competition. Every new boat needs some fine tuning and the drivers need some practice! #nasboat #boat #rcboat #boatracing #rc
How to make a winning Pinewood Derby car!
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How to make a winning Pinewood Derby car!
Building wooden RC boats for NASBOAT racing -Part 2!
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Building wooden RC boats for NASBOAT racing -Part 2!
Chevy SS Exhaust Mods
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Chevy SS Exhaust Mods
Building RC boats for NASBOAT 2023 -Part 1
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Building RC boats for NASBOAT 2023 -Part 1
Mario Kart Valentine Box!
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Mario Kart Valentine Box!
Cold starting my Turbo Rx7 -Aggressive Street Port Lope!
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Cold starting my Turbo Rx7 -Aggressive Street Port Lope!
Rainbow RC Boat Story...Retiring our NASBOAT hull and making it a shelf!
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Rainbow RC Boat Story...Retiring our NASBOAT hull and making it a shelf!
How to make your own RC boat from scratch! NASBOAT design overview
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How to make your own RC boat from scratch! NASBOAT design overview
6 year old restores his Dad’s old bike! Vintage bicycle restoration
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6 year old restores his Dad’s old bike! Vintage bicycle restoration
My Rotary Motorcycle RUNS!!! Shoots flames out the exhaust!
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My Rotary Motorcycle RUNS!!! Shoots flames out the exhaust!
Homemade RC boats with weed eater engines, NASBOAT!!
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Homemade RC boats with weed eater engines, NASBOAT!!
Fun RC boat racing with Weed Eaters! NASBOAT!
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Fun RC boat racing with Weed Eaters! NASBOAT!
Suzuki TS185 LED and wiring update
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Suzuki TS185 LED and wiring update
Train hits semi trailer Versailles Ohio
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Train hits semi trailer Versailles Ohio
Custom intake manifold for Rotary Motorcycle. Suzuki Re5 ~Ep. #7~
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Custom intake manifold for Rotary Motorcycle. Suzuki Re5 ~Ep. #7~
Snow Blower on a White Tractor
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Snow Blower on a White Tractor
My Rotary motorcycle has compression! -Ep. #6- Suzuki Re5
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My Rotary motorcycle has compression! -Ep. #6- Suzuki Re5
Rotary compression test… adapting…Suzuki Re5 -Ep. #5-
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Rotary compression test… adapting…Suzuki Re5 -Ep. #5-
Rotary parts are arriving! Suzuki Re5 -Ep. #4-
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Rotary parts are arriving! Suzuki Re5 -Ep. #4-
Toss the carb, will this Rotary ever run? Suzuki Re5 -Ep. #3-
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Toss the carb, will this Rotary ever run? Suzuki Re5 -Ep. #3-

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  • @juliendaoust6391
    @juliendaoust6391 8 днів тому

    Have you since be able to complete your built? Update please. It is so nice!

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 днів тому

      @@juliendaoust6391 I had a busy past year, but am back on this project now! Frame is currently at the sandblaster, will post an update video soon

    • @juliendaoust6391
      @juliendaoust6391 8 днів тому

      @@theclevercraftsman awesome! Can’t wait. I still working on my RE5 to.

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 днів тому

      @@juliendaoust6391 what all are you doing

  • @tp2315
    @tp2315 10 днів тому

    Butchering a valuable classic. What a shame.

  • @tp2315
    @tp2315 10 днів тому

    You know it’s oil injected like a GT right?!Priming with carb cleaner will roast apex seals in a hurry.

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 днів тому

      @@tp2315 yes they are, but when not using stock carb it seems easier to premix. You seem very knowledgeable about Re5’s, any downsides to premixing?

  • @tp2315
    @tp2315 10 днів тому

    Why? The original carb is easy to work on with home made angle indicator etc. original carb is essentially 1/2 a vacuum secondary Quadrajet. The induction is not simple with small primary and large secondary, plus peripheral throttle at the intake port. It may run, but not well.

  • @batteryacid9435
    @batteryacid9435 Місяць тому

    what headers?

  • @captdru-s6z
    @captdru-s6z 2 місяці тому

    Great job and thank you for sharing! My older brother had this same exact bike in 1976. I drove the 125 version back then . What amazing memories and times. You’re a wonderful son to your Dad.

  • @davemackey3539
    @davemackey3539 2 місяці тому

    ua-cam.com/video/JWdQHNNX_Xc/v-deo.htmlsi=_vEdTqJ650h9Kw93 Looks like a smaller version of what we've veen racing! Very cool. Enjoy and have fun!

  • @O.KFarmToysdeutzallis6275
    @O.KFarmToysdeutzallis6275 3 місяці тому

    Can you do a in depth video on this tractor and the restoration process. I would like to restore our 1979 jd 2240 take the loader off and put weights on the front. Just gotta learn how to weld cast

  • @tylerdeyoung985
    @tylerdeyoung985 4 місяці тому

    Has anyone ever done this for a 2002 Malibu 23 xti?

  • @bluekats777
    @bluekats777 4 місяці тому

    Seconds of fun … 🥱

  • @ManiacRacing
    @ManiacRacing 4 місяці тому

    I'm hoping to pick up a 1971 TS185 this coming monday and I came here looking for info on how the Vape system works. It's very expensive! Especially shipped to the USA. Mine is missing all the lights so it looks like converting to 12v like yours might be the best option considering how hard finding original parts will be.

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 4 місяці тому

      The Vape system is expensive, but shipping to the US is not an issue. Just look for a supplier that is local. I got mine from a retailer from Ohio selling new ones on ebay and it shipped out to me the next day!

  • @Thom-d7r
    @Thom-d7r 5 місяців тому

    Love the simple boat design. What would happen if you didn't put the keel fin on the bottom? Would it perform like an airboat?

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 5 місяців тому

      Without the keel they really slide around and dont turn a very tight circle

    • @Thom-d7r
      @Thom-d7r 5 місяців тому

      Thank you.

  • @Thom-d7r
    @Thom-d7r 5 місяців тому

    I have really enjoyed watching your videos. Reminds me of stock car racing with boats. Live way too far away to see you guys. I do belong to 2 boat clubs already. Lol

  • @airbow59
    @airbow59 5 місяців тому

    What kind of motor is this please? And how many CC? How wider you build your boat how slower he is.

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 5 місяців тому

      The rainbow boat is a 21cc echo weed eater Boat is about 14” wide, runs about 25

    • @airbow59
      @airbow59 5 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman What size off prop do you use on this motor?

  • @bobush9986
    @bobush9986 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

  • @acuraintegra101
    @acuraintegra101 6 місяців тому

    I have a 1975 one of these with the hideaway cluster but she needs so help she's not been on the road since 1996 I'm more than likely going to go the same route as you because with premixing because Ive not had good results with my past rx7s and RX8 and for a almost 50 year old bike I think premixed is the right thing to do. I'm going to keep my cluster and a the signal but the rest is getting modified parts are to hard to come by at a good price even if I can find anything for it the chrome is shot on this bike on the metal and plastic please put up more videos about this bike my rotary brother.

  • @oscarroberto7926
    @oscarroberto7926 6 місяців тому

    Hi more info ..how to buil one same you boat...😊

  • @gusbuster8068
    @gusbuster8068 7 місяців тому

    What brand is the new magneto ignition? I have a 1974 Tc 185 that needs upgraded. Thanks

  • @OxybroCone
    @OxybroCone 7 місяців тому

    Are these throttle restricted? Great to see kids getting into this. Circle racing looks like a lot of fun just need more rpm

  • @jimmarshall807
    @jimmarshall807 7 місяців тому

    Amazing! I had a '75 back in the day, and have had a '78 for 12 years now, super-fun bikes.

  • @bob2161
    @bob2161 8 місяців тому

    As usual, I seem to be a little late to the party. I hope that you're still monitoring your channel. I have thought of building such a boat for a while now. However, all I really know about boats, is that the boat goes on the water, but it's very bad if the water goes in the boat. You mentioned the requirements of the boats. Are there no dimensional or material specifications? You mentioned coming out to watch the racing, but you didn't say where it was happening. One of the reasons I've not followed up with building one for myself is that I have no knowledge of what "Boat Hardware" I would need, or where to get it. I can tell that you are in the US, but where? Also, what kind of speeds are these boats reaching while racing?

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      Rules to race with us are simple, flat bottom boat with a string trimmer engine. Dimensions and materials are all up to you. We race in the area around Greenville Ohio, if you are nearby you are welcome to join.

    • @bob2161
      @bob2161 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for the response. Is there a website for NASBOAT?

    • @bob2161
      @bob2161 8 місяців тому

      I sent that before I meant to. Looking at the map, you're just a little more then 200 miles from where I live. I've now watched some more if your videos and have learned quite a bit. Are you making your transoms from 1x4? The rest of the material appears to be what is called "Luan" in my area. I've also seen it referred to as door skin. It is low-grade plywood that is about ³/¹⁶". I say low-grade because there are plenty of voids in the inner ply. Thanks again for responding, and for the videos you've posted. Ciao

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      @@bob2161 I normally use hardwood for the sides and transom, that is planed down to maybe 1/4” or 5/16” on the sides and 3/8” for the transom. Then yes the bottom and hood luan works fine. We do have a website it is www.nasboatracing.com

    • @bob2161
      @bob2161 8 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman that's great! Thanks for the info. If I'm looking at this right the transom needs to be beefy enough to hold the screws for the rudder mount and shaft strut. I imagine pine would bee too soft. I do have a few planks of oak I think I'll try. Thanks again.

  • @_turist_2750
    @_turist_2750 8 місяців тому

    Здравствуйте модете поделиться вашеми чертежами заранее спасибо 🙏

  • @tekblood6557
    @tekblood6557 8 місяців тому

    Is the engine a loss when you flip?

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      Oh no, pull the spark plug, pull it through a few times, new plug and good to go. I have flipped it multiple times per evening race session

    • @tekblood6557
      @tekblood6557 8 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman Wow, fantastic. I think I found my sons next project. Perhaps we will race in the next year or two. These are fantastic!!

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      @@tekblood6557 cool! Where are you located

    • @tekblood6557
      @tekblood6557 8 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman I am located in central Ohio.

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      @@tekblood6557 thats great! We are Greenville

  • @acuraintegra101
    @acuraintegra101 8 місяців тому

    Help! You dont have another old plug do you. i bought one of these bikes and came with no plug just a oilly old rag in the hole i dont like it and i need it to make a adapter for a plug i any help would be much appreciated.

  • @TheWhippetmaster
    @TheWhippetmaster 8 місяців тому

    Where did you get those parts? I am having a hard time finding an overseas supplier. Thanks

  • @eduardsfarmgaming6092
    @eduardsfarmgaming6092 8 місяців тому

    Hi i wanted to ask how do you mount the engines on the nasboats without drilling holes in the boat and making it leak

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      Usually we glue in wood blocks and bolt to those. I try to do rails spaced 5” because that is standard in the rc boat industry

    • @eduardsfarmgaming6092
      @eduardsfarmgaming6092 8 місяців тому

      ​@@theclevercraftsman thanks alot

    • @eduardsfarmgaming6092
      @eduardsfarmgaming6092 8 місяців тому

      ​@@theclevercraftsmanif I use woodblocks would the glue hold because of all the vibration of the engine

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 8 місяців тому

      @@eduardsfarmgaming6092 Gorilla glue or modeling epoxy they will

    • @eduardsfarmgaming6092
      @eduardsfarmgaming6092 8 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman 👍🏻

  • @johnpaulharmon
    @johnpaulharmon 9 місяців тому

    What a great son. And a great bike.

  • @shannonoshea644
    @shannonoshea644 9 місяців тому

    I just watched some vids and loving them it actually moves pretty darn good ! Even compared to a much more complicated rc brush less set up we usually run

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 9 місяців тому

      Yeah the Milwaukee string trimmer works surprisingly well, about the same speed as a 21-25cc string strimmer

    • @justinkinzie9991
      @justinkinzie9991 4 місяці тому

      @@theclevercraftsmancan you send me any details on how you made the motor work? I am building one like this currently!

  • @shannonoshea644
    @shannonoshea644 9 місяців тому

    Literally just found the channel, been running and building traditional rc race boats for years and I love the idea of these nasboats ! Be interesting to put one together with a stock zenoah 26 and some trim tabs haha.I usually run flyskys just with a digital screen love them

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 9 місяців тому

      Yeah I have some zenoahs, I should put one in there and see. My boat from this last year was a Stihl FS250 and those motors really fly for string trimmers! NASBOAT has been a ton of fun!

    • @shannonoshea644
      @shannonoshea644 7 місяців тому

      Sorry for the late reply it would fly with a stock 26 Zen! And that they do very good string trimmer engines try stihl hp ultra at 32:1 what my race engine builder uses as most of us do . And a good prop from bonzi sports. It really looks like so much fun ! Maybe I can build one and create a new class to get into

  • @markfeasel9431
    @markfeasel9431 9 місяців тому

    Looking for a 440 exciter or @ enticer 300-340

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 9 місяців тому

      Where you located?

    • @markfeasel9431
      @markfeasel9431 9 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman western ny

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 9 місяців тому

      @@markfeasel9431 there is a facebook page just for Yamaha Exciters that has them from time to time. I actually would consider selling one of mine if you ever get near Ohio, we are West side of Ohio near state line

  • @mazdanofficial
    @mazdanofficial 9 місяців тому

    What are your AFRs at idle?

  • @christophemaxilari7678
    @christophemaxilari7678 9 місяців тому

    Very nice. What a beauty. I will buy the same orange one in a few days. Bravo, Christophe from France 😍

  • @mazdaman85rx7
    @mazdaman85rx7 10 місяців тому

    Any updates on the bike?

  • @andystrains4335
    @andystrains4335 10 місяців тому

    Love old exciters I had the 81 and my brother had the 78 although they were essentially the same model they were both different running sleds

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 10 місяців тому

      It is funny how much different units run. I have found clutching and how fresh the top end is makes a big difference

  • @acuraintegra101
    @acuraintegra101 10 місяців тому

    Hey just found your channel i just bought a 75 blue one and there's no spark plug do u have a old spark plugs or know where i can get one thanks for any help.

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 10 місяців тому

      I bought an adapter to convert them to a modern street bike plug

    • @acuraintegra101
      @acuraintegra101 10 місяців тому

      @@theclevercraftsman thanks I can't find anyone anywhere selling them anymore I'll have to figure something out I can't let her sit like she is it's breaking my heart that people don't make anything for this bike anymore it's a shame they were not excepted better in the 70s if u see one somewhere could you send me a link any help would be greatly appreciated 😎

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman 10 місяців тому

      @@acuraintegra101 join the “Suzuki Re5 Owners Club” on FaceBook. A guy named Stuart Knox made them and would list them on ebay at the following link. They are currently not listed but I bet he could get them for you. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-RE5-stainless-steel-spark-plug-adaptor/195487288230?pageci=2b113f05-80bf-4cef-8934-d1344c4b155d&redirect=mobile

  • @geezerjr.6559
    @geezerjr.6559 10 місяців тому

    thanks - brings back great memories

  • @TheGryf0xxx
    @TheGryf0xxx 10 місяців тому

    It's white, like a FC should be.

  • @BentTrails28
    @BentTrails28 10 місяців тому

    Those are some of the best sleds that were made. Enticer and exciter.

  • @joesnowmobiles
    @joesnowmobiles 10 місяців тому

    Nice! My first sled was a 1977 Yamaha Exciter 340 super rare machine. The 440 is an awesome machine also!

  • @Foozer1337
    @Foozer1337 11 місяців тому

    Do you have any close up explanation videos?

  • @larryyoung1608
    @larryyoung1608 11 місяців тому

    I live in Nevada, near Reno. Do you have any races on the west coast?

  • @andrewerickson6690
    @andrewerickson6690 11 місяців тому

    Love it

  • @andrewerickson6690
    @andrewerickson6690 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @bermyvlogger
    @bermyvlogger Рік тому

    great .i had idea like this many years ago for the locals but it didnt catch on

  • @howardmichael73
    @howardmichael73 Рік тому

    I'm building a nasboat about 36"×12" in diameter,I'm running a 2200kv castle motor and esc. What size propeller do I need to run on a boat this size to get good results 🤔? Thanks!

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman Рік тому

      For what we do with a string trimmer a Prather 270 for example works perfect. I dont have any electric experience.

  • @markjeep9415
    @markjeep9415 Рік тому

    Looks great fun

  • @1여행스케치
    @1여행스케치 Рік тому

    이 사람들 모두 수제알씨보트 인건가? 기성품 같지않네 투박하지만 진정한 마니아 들인것 같다

  • @untoldradionetwork
    @untoldradionetwork Рік тому

    I am restoring a 73 TS250 also and would love to see a video or get info on what wires you tapped into to get your new turn signals to work, Since the TS series bikes will continued to be restored and you are a wiring genius! I would love to see a tutorial on how you did it. Beautiful bike and work sir.

  • @joseheredia898
    @joseheredia898 Рік тому

    I have the same engine i will like to know if u have a wiring diagram to make running i have a complete bike but a lot is missing i want to install the engine in a scooter

    • @theclevercraftsman
      @theclevercraftsman Рік тому

      re5rotary.proboards.com/thread/379/re5-parts-service-manuals-online

  • @manlioalvarez4393
    @manlioalvarez4393 Рік тому

    Hello dear friend, I want to ask you why you put the water hose on the exhaust and not on the engine? What is the function? I would greatly appreciate your response.