"Remco Moedt" wrote in message
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Exactly, the only thing what matters is what Jim thinks about his
boat. But I don't think that's the point. The point is that he
justifies his purchase with wrong assumptions

I once purchased a boat with wrong assumptions. I had a very steep learning
curve on the first few outings. I very quickly learned that the boat would
not do the things that I had planned before I took delivery. However, I
kept the boat for 10 years and I had a great time in her.

I agree that Jim's purchase is based on inaccurate assumptions. I also
think that he will learn the capabilities of his new boat very quickly. So
he won't take it out to sea, but he will still have a great time in it.


Regards


Donal
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