Rich Stern wrote:
As I recall you subscribe to "lets take a vote" theory for resolving
technical matters, which as demonstrated over the years here is risky
(ask anyone who bought a ficht or optimax, even if it didn't fail they
still took a bath).


Huh?

Since when is asking for opinions equivalent to taking votes on solving
technical matters? I am not out to "solve" anything. I am looking for input
that adds to my knowledge. No voting required. I write the check, so I make
the choice.

Clearly I agree with this & will leave the comment there.

Regarding your assessment about the plant visit. I don't expect to pass
judgement on specific boat building details that I cannot grasp without a lot
more time and training than a couple of visiting hours will provide. However,
I can see things, like the grid, hull and deck before assembly, that are
unavailable to me otherwise. I have a practised business eye which will allow
me to assess some of the quality and process details at the plant. And I'll
have a Q&A opportunity that will far exceed any Q&A I can do with a dealer..

Yes this is true but is was in the premises of assessing the stringer
config that I made the "not much use" comment. Obviously anyone there
will spruiking the merits of whatever they do.

How could any of these things not gain me a more informed opinion of the
product than just kicking trailer tires at a dealership?

Any information is better than that given by a dealer & yes I do agree
you can make a whole of Co assessment if that's required, although it
probably shouldn't be.


And, finally, a request: Please manage your cut and paste a little better.
Your reply mixes responses to Harry with your response to me, and I prefer to
not be in between as you two exchange your sixth or seventh thousandth
broadside.

Well you've been gone a while & sorry if my "style" isn't to your
liking, however I have tried to give "input" & actually explain why the
opinions forwarded are held.

The Harry the liar thing?? what can I say but sorry & point out it's
ALL on topic for this NG. besides I thought seeing a small sample of his
lies in one hit might bring back memories, sorry again:-) Please don't
ban me for a month I've apologised:-)

Thanks for your input.

Welcome hope you are happy with your purchase or happy if you don't.

K



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