On Apr 29, 7:01 pm, John H. wrote:
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:12:28 GMT, "Don White"
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"Animal05" wrote in message
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John H. wrote:

On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:09:31 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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wf3h wrote:

Some folks are speculating that gas can hit $4/gallon this year. Fuel
dock prices could shoot above $5. Any idea at what point people will
just stop boating? This is a form of the 'luxury' tax a few years ago
that collapsed the yacht makers. why WOULDN'T gas prices have the same
effect?

It ought to, and maybe it will lead to a downsizing in boats. Some of
the best fun I've ever had in boats has been in small boats with small
engines, and in small sailboats. Screw the oil companies and their
partners in crime in the Gulf States.

Yes..if all the citizens of the western world (especially the US) would
think like that, we'd have half a chance with those %^$%^ oil barons.

That Harry is such a neat guy, right Don? Do you reckon he'll sell the
25'
Parker and the 36' lobsta' boat anytime soon?

Funny that donnie boy would say that, considering the amount of oil the US
gets from Canada

The more you guzzle and create a high demand, the higher price I have to pay
at the pumps. Simple enough for you?

Well, let's see. The big Yamaha on the back of that 25'er probably burns
10-15 gph cruising. How much do you reckon the powerplant in the lobsta
boat burns. Maybe a couple of big gassers in there, or a couple humongus
diesels. What do you think? Is your hero helping your cause?- Hide quoted text -

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Someone should tell the Gilmore Girls that viagra is a lot cheaper
than double diesels, and probably just as effective. Anyway, to
sherrif chuckies point, my children (the next generation of spenders)
and many or their peers are moving toward greener play across the
board. Kayaking (touring), indoor rock climbing, and bike trips are
big, vacations are no longer Daytona, but New Orleans for cleanup and
culture. Many of the local water ways are making provisions for much
smaller boats, and recreation and motor restrictions are getting
tougher every day. The overindulgent will still have their big boats,
but they will pay though the nose, be subjected to more restrictions,
and their numbers will drop due to financial attrition. I don't know
that the situation will ever improve for them from this point on. Once
the big manufacturers tool down, I don't see them coming back.