SCOTTEDAVIS
Guru
Sorry, If what I said was interpreted as "aggressive" it was intended to be ....playful
I firmly believe thrusters are more then luxuries in many circumstances and would encourage new boaters who will be operating in crowded harbors, locks, anchorages, etc. to have one if using a single.
We need to be realistic and encourage easy and fun boat ownership or we will see the industry as a whole suffer and shrink. I am in general aviation as a pilot and former aircraft owner I have watched the industry shrink as the old-timers left and were not replaced with a new generation, ask any small FBO how business is these days. Without "new blood" the G.A. industry will be very limited and more small airports will close, repair costs will go up and repair facilitates will shrink, affordable aircraft (used) will rot away on ramps across the country. Sound familiar?
Bottom line, many/most things on our boats are not "necessary" but my hope is that when new folks ask the "old-timers" for advice you guys (you know who you are) be realistic and temper your response to the experience level of the one asking the question.
I have a problem with the "cock of the dock" attitude anywhere when I see it, it fosters a "your not tough enough if you cant do it my way" attitude that discourages new or move up boat owners.
I'm done now and will put my soap box away, sorry if I hit a nerve with anyone, just trying to sooth my nerve.
I firmly believe thrusters are more then luxuries in many circumstances and would encourage new boaters who will be operating in crowded harbors, locks, anchorages, etc. to have one if using a single.
We need to be realistic and encourage easy and fun boat ownership or we will see the industry as a whole suffer and shrink. I am in general aviation as a pilot and former aircraft owner I have watched the industry shrink as the old-timers left and were not replaced with a new generation, ask any small FBO how business is these days. Without "new blood" the G.A. industry will be very limited and more small airports will close, repair costs will go up and repair facilitates will shrink, affordable aircraft (used) will rot away on ramps across the country. Sound familiar?
Bottom line, many/most things on our boats are not "necessary" but my hope is that when new folks ask the "old-timers" for advice you guys (you know who you are) be realistic and temper your response to the experience level of the one asking the question.
I have a problem with the "cock of the dock" attitude anywhere when I see it, it fosters a "your not tough enough if you cant do it my way" attitude that discourages new or move up boat owners.
I'm done now and will put my soap box away, sorry if I hit a nerve with anyone, just trying to sooth my nerve.