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
...
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