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Which was a PITA with the wet weather. At the Tartans,
some
would leave their shoes on, which made the decks wet,
which
meant, those that removed theirs got wet socks. I kept
mine
on. The Swans had little booties to wear.

Back in the early 90s, I was about to board a larger
Beneteau with my Sperry
Topsiders, when the salesman looked at me, sneered, and
said, "You're not
going to board this boat with those shoes on." It was
more the way he said
it than the actual statement. I responded, "Nope," and
walked away. He
didn't seem to care, and his attitude was reflected by
similar comments from
other sailboat dealers. Later that day we boarded a
number of powerboats,
welcomed aboard with our *shoes on.* We ended up buying a
new Sea Ray 330
Express Cruiser.

I've always been amused that I'm allowed to board a
$2.5millon Hatteras
sportfisherman with my Topsiders on, but have to take them
off to board a
29' Hunter.

I watched to see if some kept their shoes on or not, the
salesman would give them a dirty look and then look down at
their shoes, but didn't say anything. I could understand on
the Swan, as it was somebody's personal boat. I realized
that, after looking in the medicine cabinet, which was well
stocked.

SBV