"Capt. Rob" wrote
What's the big chrome tube in the middle, a vent for the holding tank?

Bwahahahahahaha! He's probably serious!

Ooops, sorry, I forgot that LIS sailors vent their tanksinto the cabin. They
like the smell - helps cover the natural scent of the region.

Meanwhile it's good to see somefolks prefer carpeting in their boats like
Vito!

Sure do! Warmer on bare feet! Looked at a Benny-toe once but owner had removed
some inner panels made to look like wood. What scared me away is being able to
see daylight through the thin f'glass on the hull.

Oh, and a pig swims at about 2 MPH maximum, ....
I'll have to bow to your vastly greater knowledge about racing pigs. Must have
been French pigs or not very motivated. Add a gator and see ....