"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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Phooey on gas prices.

People have been predicting that gas prices would put an end to
boating ever since they first rose to 50-cents a gallon.

Anybody who can realistically afford to own a boat should be able to
afford to fuel it. The era of the twin 460 cid gasoline V8's powering
a 25,000 pound boat is probably over, but I think most folks who say
they are getting out of boating due to fuel prices are simply looking
for an excuse. There are a lot of ways to enjoy boating without
burning $250 an hour in fuel, especially when discussing sailboats.

Fuel prices may change how we boat, and may deter people who actually
think fuel is one of the larger budget considerations from taking up
the pastime- but fuel prices are unlikely to drive many enthusiastic
boaters away from the hobby. At least, IMO.

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I have no complaints about fuel prices if we keep the GB for a while.
Unless I take it south, I'll probably spend more on fuel for my JD tractor
over the next couple of years.

Eisboch