Well, only in the philosophical sense are they more than inanimate.
In the real world of fiberglass, wood, and steel, they're inanimate.
The "personality" one might feel a boat has, is basically a collection
of mechanical interactions. That doesn't diminish the sensation, but
it does explain it.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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The shape of a boat
doesn't offend me nor how lousy is the construction. It's just
an inanimate object.


We certainly don't feel the same way about boats. I hardly find them
inanimate.


RB

The "personality" one might feel a boat has, is basically a collection
of mechanical interactions.

That said, aren't you somewhat "offended" by the company of a Mac26 on an
otherwise nice day?

RB

I am offended by the people who make the boats, however.
They should know better.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
The "personality" one might feel a boat has, is basically a collection
of mechanical interactions.

That said, aren't you somewhat "offended" by the company of a Mac26 on an
otherwise nice day?

RB

No. I'm offended by the people on the boat, when they usually
show obvious signs of not having a clue, and end up sailing (motoring)
too close or trying to come into a slip at 3 kts.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
The "personality" one might feel a boat has, is basically a collection
of mechanical interactions.

That said, aren't you somewhat "offended" by the company of a Mac26 on an
otherwise nice day?

RB