On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 18:30:52 -0500, "JimH" wrote:

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Let's hope this turns into a positive program. I wonder about the
qualifications and boater education of those renting or leasing boats. I
guess it could be no worse than entry level boaters purchasing boats with
little or no boater education.

Let's see how this program turns out.

As to the boats, the Triumph (http://www.triumphboats.com/) line is
decent for a basic boat. The ones I've seen at boat shows are very
basic with minimal storage and bare minimum amenities.

As to the rental/lease, I share JimH's concern about boating safety.
I can just see some guy with his wife and four kids heading out to
Martha's Vineyard in one - a disaster waiting to happen.

"It's right over there Honey - we can be there in an hour"......

Later,

Tom