On 29 Jan 2007 21:09:22 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:

I hope you're not referring to the bogus nonsense posted by David
Pascoe........

If so, my favorite shot is the one where the failed backyard repair,
(looks like automotive bondo) is represented as typical OEM
construction

Pascoe may not be that far off the mark. I've known quite a few
owners of balsa cored boats who have experienced *serious* structural
issues. These are boats that were designed for off shore sailing and
built by reputable folks. Very few of them last more than 10 or 15
years.