steveb wrote in message . ..
"D MacPherson" lifted the
trapdoor, peered around and wrote:

If I read Scotty's post correctly, I think he is referring to the general
omission of "hobbyist" level sources for training in yacht design, rather
than anything regarding newsgroups.

You may be right, but I read that he was asking if he would be discouraged
from posting "here" ie. in this ng, otherwise the reference to "flames"
doesn't make much sense. Oh well, I'm sure he will say

steveb

What I am really getting to I think is what as Marine Architects, and
Marine Engineers, PE's etc. do you think of someone like myself
building, designing, and even selling plans for a few small boats?
Keeping in mind that I do abide by USCG regs and test my boats, full
size, on the water, before I expose the public to them. If I am
reading correctly, SNAME members should not deal with the likes of me
at all. I am not trying to make this thread about just SNAME, I was
actually hoping to hear from Jaques' and other schooled folks in the
business.
Scotty