OK, crisis averted!!
The memory .exe patch worked like a charm. I can now run SH3with all mods enabled and not a hiccup. GWX3 and the MFM Fleet mod ran fine together, and I saw some of the awesome new merchants we talked about.
If I can figure out how to post some pics, I'll try to upload a screenshot or two of some strange sea-keeping tactics I saw. I "think" I have a photobucket account but I never got around to using it. If there is a better option for uploading pics and screenshots, let me know.
Thanks...
"CC"