On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:55:02 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:

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What would you tell this guy?

to help you with your decision, ask yourself how you are going to feel if
-knowing what you know- he takes some kids out for an afternoon sail and
they are all lost...if you are competent to judge the condition of the
boat, and he has asked for your opinion...give it to him in clear and
unvarnished terms