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HYDRAULIC DREDGES - DRAGLINES - SPUD BARGES

                                [MIKE HOOKS LOGO]

                    P. O. BOX 1525 - LAKE CHARLES, LA 70802

                     General Dredging & Marine Contractors

408 Mike Hooks Road                                Phone: (337) 428-6602
Westlake, LA 70669                                 Fax:   (337) 433-8701

27 March 2000

Sophlex Enterprises, Inc.
Attn:  Tim Levensaler

RE:  MAINTENANCE DREDGING APPROX. 100,000 C.Y. (1200' LONG AREA
     TO -25' M.L.T.) AT PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS

Sir:

We propose to furnish necessary labor and equipment to perform the above
referenced work as follows:

          Mobilization/Demobilization        L.S.            $85,000.00
          (includes laying and removing dredge
          pipeline to C.O.E. placement area No. 2)

          Dredging approx. 100,000 c.y. @ $2.95/c.y. -      $295,000.00

               Total                                        $380,000.00

Standby Rate:  Based on 24-hr. day                          $900.00/hr.
Applies to traffic at dock interferring with our
operations or any other standby at the request
of Sophlex Enterprises, Inc.  We will absorb the
first two hours per day downtime for debris
in the dredging (clean cutterhead, suction pipe, pump
and/or discharge pipe).  Any such downtime over this will
be charged at the standby rate.  We require acceptance
immediately upon completion.  We will standby for eight
daylight hours at our expense for acceptance upon
completion.  Any such downtime over this will be charged
at the standby rate.

We will have to stay 10 ft. away from any structures with our cutterhead for
safety reasons, therefore cannot guarantee the required depth right at the face
of structures.[LOGO]

                                    PROPOSAL
                        ST. CLAIR STEEL STRUCTURES, INC.
    222 Flaio Rd., P. O. Box 4464, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408-512/289-6966

TO:  Corpus Christi Day Cruises LLC       Re:  Terminal Building for Cruise Ship
     555 Challenger Ave.                       Facilities, Harbor Island, Texas
     Port Canaveral, FL 32920

We hereby propose to furnish all materials, labor and equipment required to
erect the metal building described below and or in accordance with plans and
specifications prepared by St. Clair Steel Structures, Inc.

If erection is by St. Clair Steel Structures, Inc., standard erection practices
and procedures will be used:

SIZE     80' x 90'                GUTTERS-DOWNSPOUTS     Yes
EAVE HEIGHT  12'                  ROOF EXTENSION
TYPE   1/12 pitch                 CANOPY
DESIGN - FRAMES TWIA Code Port of Corpus Christi
     WINDLOAD   125 mph           ROOF VENTILATORS
     LIVELOAD   20 psf              TYPE:                           SIZE:
     OTHER      5 psf             PLASTIC ROOF SHEETS 10 ea. white UL approved
ROOF SHEETS  24 ga. color         INSULTATION: ROOF  Yes       S/WALL     Yes
WALL SHEETS  24 ga color            THICKNESS    4"            UL RATING  25
FINISH  Galvalume & Factory Finish  FACING White Reinforced Vinyl
                                                             POULTRY WIRE  No
END WALL FRAME  Bearing           ANCHOR BOLTS  Yes
WING UNIT
WALK DOORS Framed openings for    FOUNDATION:
 Glass Door and Glass Entrance    TYPE Monolithic  FOOTINGS/PIERS
 Doors                            SLAB TKN'S  9"   EXT. BEAMS  12" X 24"
OVERHEAD DOORS:                   INT.BEAMS 10" x 18"  SL REINF #4 rebar 12" O.C
 TYPE                             EXT. BM REINF. 4#6  INT. BM. REINF 4#6

WINDOWS:                          OTHER ITEMS:
Fixed Glass and Mullion Glass     BLDG PERMIT  Yes     BLDRS RISK INS.  Yes
Entrance Doors                    TAP FEES  No         GLASS & STOREFRONT  Yes
SLIDING DOORS:                    INT. FINISH  Yes     PLUMBING     Yes
    No                            A/COND    Yes        ELEC.     Yes

SPECIAL NOTES: We propose to furnish and erect a Metal Building 80' x 90' x 12'
Eave with coloral walls and roof with stainless steel fasteners, walls and roof
are to be insulated with R19-4" blanket fiberglass insulation with reinforced
white vinyl vapor barrier. Framed openings are provided for the store front,
glass and glass entrance doors. White skylights, - 10 ea. will be installed in
the roof. We will also furnish and install a 5" monolithic concrete foundation
with 12" x 24" perimeter beams and 10" x 18" interior beams on level site
furnished by owner. Slab re-inforcement will be #4 rebar 12" o.c. and beam 4 ea.
#6 rebar. #3 stirrups 24" o.c. will be designed and stamped by a registered
professional engineer. Building and foundation are to be designed to meet the
Texas Windstorm TWIA Code for any building east of the Intercoastal Canal. The
building will be constructed to meet the Port of Corpus Christi requirements.

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St. Clair Steel Structures will take care of all permits and insurance
certification necessary to obtain insurance on the building from the Texas Board
of Insurance in Austin, Texas.

Our prices per Schedule 'A' attached includes all items listed on Schedule 'A'
toward furnishing a complete job, for job cost purposes, we have listed budgeted
figures for each sub contract to be furnished under this contract. Schedule 'A"
is part of this contract and will be used for draw purposes.

TOTAL PRICE: Two Hundred Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six Dollars
($231,276.00) PAYMENT TO BE MADE AS FOLLOWS: 10% DOWN ($23,127) $39,600 upon
completion of foundation, $45,000 upon delivery of metal building to jobsite,
draws for building erection and during the performance of the sub-contract work
per Schedule 'A' attached.

Date:  5/1/00                Signed  /s/
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This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted with 90 days.

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL:

The above proposal has bee examined, found satisfactory and is hereby accepted.
You are authorized to order the building and/or other materials required to do
the work itemized above. Payment is to be made as outlined above.

DATE:  5/22/00       By: /s/ Martin Gross
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                             Mgr. Corpus Christi Day Cruise LLCPROPOSAL

GARRETT CONSTRUCTION CO.                   Page No. 1 of 2 Pages
P.O. BOX 1028
INGLESIDE, TX 78362-1028                   JOB NAME/NO.
(361) 643-7575 OR 776-7575                 CORPUS CHRISTI DAY CRUISES
FAX: 776-3993
                                           LOCATION
                                             EXXON DOCK - HARBOR ISLAND

TO:
  CORPUS CHRISTI DAY CRUISES, LLC
  P.O. BOX 542349
  MERRITT ISLAND, FLA 32953
  ATTN: TIM LEVENSALER                     PHONE                DATE
                                                3212487466       MAY 25, 2000
  "FINAL CONTRACT"                         FAX  3217836836

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We hereby submit specifications and estimates for:

WE PROPOSE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND SUPERVISION
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PRICES
INDICATED:
CIVIL WORK: ENTRANCE ROAD AND PARKING LOTS; BASE BID: $299,000.00
                            PERFORMANCE BOND PREMIUM:    6,300.00
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                                          TOTAL       $305,300.00

          (SEE SCHEDULE OF VALUES)

     (1) MOB & DEMOB EQUIPMENT (INCLUDES BOND PREMIUM)
     (2) STRIP AREA & STOCKPILE NEARBY
     (3) DEMO TWO HOLDING TANKS
     (4) FILL AND GRADE ROADWAY & PARKING LOT AREAS WITH USABLE FILL
         FROM NEARBY BERMS AND/OR SPOIL AREA
     (5) CEMENT STABILIZE ROADWAY & HEAVY DUTY PARKING LOTS @ 10" WITH
         10% CEMENT (DRY WEIGHT OF EXISTING FILL MATERIAL @ 100#/CF)
         (APPROXIMATELY 11678 SY)
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WE PROPOSE hereby to furnish material and labor-complete in accordance with
these specifications, for the sum of:

FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX
(INCLUDES BOND PREMIUMS)               dollars ($541,776.00)
Payable as follows: BI-WEEKLY PROGRESS PAYMENTS; SALES TAX  FIGURED
ON MATERIAL ONLY; SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF VALUES AND TERMS
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a
workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation
from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon
written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All
agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control.
Owner to carry fire, tornado, and other necessary insurance. Our workers are
fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance.

Authorized Signature
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NOTE: This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within 30 days.
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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL- The prices, specifications and conditions are
satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as
specified. Payment will be made as outlined above.

Signature                                          Date 5/26/00
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Signature                                          Date
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                                                  Job Name/No.
                                                  CORPUS CHRISTI DAY CRUISES

     (6) CEMENT STABILIZE LIGHT DUTY PARKING LOT @ 8" WITH 10% CEMENT
         (APPROXIMATELY 19398 SY)
     (7) INSTALL & BACKFILL APPROXIMATELY 300 LF OF 24" CPP (CORRE-
         GATED PLASTIC PIPE FROM NE BERM AREA TO EXISTING DITCH)
     (8) PRIME CEMENT STABILIZED AREA WITH MC-30
     (9) TWO-COURSE SURFACE TREATMENT ON ENTRANCE ROADWAY AND PARKING
         LOTS (APPROXIMATELY 29407 SY)

EXCLUSIONS:
     (1) PERMITS & TESTING
     (2) ALL OTHER ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND OBSTACLES TO BE REMOVED ON
         A TIME & MATERIAL BASIS
     (3) WATER SUPPLY ASSUMED TO BE ON SITE; ANY HOOK-UPS NEEDED WILL BE ON A
         T&M BASIS; WATER COSTS TO BE BORNE BY OTHERS
     (4) THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT SINCE THE AREA WAS A FORMER EXXON TANK FARM
         THAT THERE COULD BE HYDROCARBONS, IN THE SOI; WE FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY
         THAT HYDROCARBONS AND CEMENT STABILIZATION DO NOT MIX; IF INDEED, THERE
         ARE HYDROCARBONS, I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WARRANTY THAT PART OF THE WORK.
     (5) THIS PROPOSAL IS CONTINGENT UPON ENGINEER'S APPROVAL

TERMINAL BUILDING: BASE BID:                            $231,276.00
                   PERFORMANCE BOND PREMIUM:               5,200.00
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                   TOTAL                                $236,476.00

SEE ST. CLAIR STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. PROPOSAL AND PAYMENT TERMS

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