On Wed, 30 May 2007 08:40:18 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

This seems to be an outgrowth of what started as sweetheart deals
between hull manufacturer "A" and engine manufacturer "B," which
assured the sale of a particular brand engine with every new hull
sold.

This has, now, turned into such a mindless, stoopid, and restrictive
covenant that it serves nobody well.

While I understand's Chuck's point of view on this, I also agree with
you.

Why a Regulator has to have X brand engine on it I'll never figure
out.