Originally Posted by Phantom1

Pete,

Nothing personal, but you are speaking with no real knowledge of the subject.

- Buy a raceboat, with no idea of what it will be worth next month, much less next year........

- Head to the milling area in a race boat as the "owner" knowing that that it isn't insured for the next 60 minutes........

I was a fan for years, and then I bought a raceboat - my perspective changed quickly!

Trust me, you can't "compare notes" with Greg or the other boat owners that have put their money where their mouths are - it's all about risk and reward. Don't preach about it when you haven't taken the risks.

In all fairness, it would be like me bashing those of you that have risked their lives in the military - I can pretend to know the risks involved, but actually I will never know. Personally, I choose to respect your efforts and not pretend to know what it is like to be in your shoes. I certainly would never tell soldiers what they could be doing to "make things better".

If someone hasn't been there, or isn't willing to go there, then they should just shut up...........