On May 1, 5:01 pm, "RCE" wrote:
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oups.com...

Anyway, to keep this on track, back in the early 80's when big wooden
boats were a dime a dozen, and most of my friends could not afford to
take them out of the slip we used to say, the smaller the boat, the
more boating you get out of it. I must admit I get a little ticked off
when some old snot looks down his nose at my boat and crew. Just don't
get it, some of them. That video is what boating is all about, period.
I think folks should try to find the positive in all posts, take from
the group what they can, and not ideology get in the way of a good
time.

I wonder if your perceptions are real or imagined. I thought about your
statement about the "old snot" who looks down his nose ....

In the many years that we have been involved in boating, I can't think of a
single example of any boater, in any size boat "looking down his nose" at
someone in another boat that is smaller, cheaper or whatever. To the
contrary, I've seen people who exhibit respect for other's boating interest,
regardless of how expensive or big or small and cheap. Sometimes they are
more well intentioned and helpful than you might want them to be.

I *have* witnessed the time honored distain for blowboaters versus power and
visa-versa and for obnoxious jet ski operators. I've also noticed that
sailboaters tend to be more critical of another's craft. (check
alt.sailing.asa for examples). I don't see that with powerboaters.

Eisboch

I think you make a good point, sailboaters, yeah, and maybe not so old
either. Probably not the right words to use. But the more I think
about it, you are right.