Your point is taken and I understand, but consider this: You're on the "inside." Public perception is another matter, which is why I go out of my way to report the positive coming out of the go-fast boat world (products totally handmade in the U.S. for example) especially when it comes to supporting charity. We're in different positions, of course, but any opportunity I have to combat negative perception of the performance-boat world, I take.

Your other point is even better taken, and it's worth remembering: Everyone annoys someone on the water with their particular activity. Tolerance isn't some abstract politically correct concept. It's a really a good idea, because the finger can always be pointed your way, too. Live and let live.

Last, Tank, I so enjoy it when your face turns purple. But hey, humor wouldn't be humor if it did offend someone.

I have a feeling that "David Miller, with boat dealership InterMarine in Fort Lauderdale" won't be selling any type of boat to anyone from this forum anytime soon.

lol.

I get into the "Why do you have THAT kind of a boat" conversation with random people from time to time.

I tell them.....I like a boat that performs. When I hit the gas it GOES, It will corner so hard it will throw you right out of the boat. When I go out for a cruise I can actually GO SOMEWHERE. I can outrun weather. Cruisers do not perform, sailboats do not perform therefore I do not have one.

At my old marina I would then ask the question "How long does it take you to go from here to the Narrows?" they would say "Oh 50 minutes give or take" I would say "I can do it in 12 " ............ "REALLY?....I gotta have a ride in that thing!"


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Haters are just gonna hate.....jealous? tree hugger?.... like I give a s hit what you think