wrote

It looks like most of the people in here spend all of their time calling
each other names,

Well, since people have names, what's wrong with that?

has anyone in rec.boats own a boat, use a boat, know someone who once
saw
a boat?

What's the difference between a Tri Delt and a boat?
Not everyone has been in a boat!

I'm seeing boats right now: threre sailboats--two under sail and one
moored--and a waterman's workboat.

Do I win a prize?

Seeing is not boating! Well, not unless you're on a boat.

--oTTo--