On 5/20/2014 10:59 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 20 May 2014 20:43:18 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d
wrote:

The issue as I understand it, is that he also has a spray
dodger/enclosure that uses the same snaps. Spray dodgers are common
in northern climes, especially on smaller open boats. They can make
it possible to go boating in conditions that would otherwise be wet,
cold and miserable.

What's wrong with foul weather gear. I'm sure you have it and use it.

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I used to use it a lot when I was racing sailboats in the North East
because that was the only thing that could keep you dry, not so much
here in Florida or farther south. Most people in the North East who
fish from smaller power boats have some sort of spray protection *and*
they wear foul weather gear. If I'm running on a wet windy day in the
tropics I'll usually wear a bathing suit, rinse it off at the end of
the day and call it good.

There is a benefit from boating in a tropical or sub tropical climate.
It sure beats dodging icebergs and windmills up north. :-)