Gund is responsible for pioneering many innovations, safety standards and manufacturing processes in toy industry. The concept of industry licensing was introducted by Jacob Swedlin with cartoon characters such as Felix Cat, Mickey Mouse, Popeye and others. Gund was also first to produce a musical toy which was affordably priced for average American family. Gund set an industry standard for safety by divising a way to attach eyes securely to plush animals so that babies and children could not pull them off.

In 1980 famous Gotta Getta Gund advertising campaign began re-establishing Gund as a household name. Today company manufactures an extensive collection of unique characters and licensed plush. The 106 year old company is based in Edison, New Jersey and distributes it's treasures throughout United States, Candada, and world.

The information that was posted beside boat looked very promising. Just right length. Just right age. We had already agreed that this boat make was good quality. An inflatable dinghy with motor and seawise electric lifting system was also included. The boat also had a GPS and all trimmings. But price, could it be correct? It seemed a bit low for this particular yacht. You guessed it! The twin engine system was gas, not diesel. This was reason for excellent price.

We thought that we had found perfect boat! In fact we had except for one very expensive item. For those of you who own your own boat, you can related to expense of a gas engine yacht. Gas engines are fast and great for skiing and lake touring in small boats, but on ocean and in a large yacht, cost can be prohibitive. (Note: Recently diesel prices and gas prices have moved closer together.)

So once again, our search begins in earnest. And once again, there are no boats for sale. Or is that just our take on situation? Surely boat for us is just out there waiting to be discovered!