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Old 05-18-2011, 05:21 AM
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Maybe the 'Sometimes' choice should have been 'I try to but sometimes make exceptions.' That would fit me.

My opinion is if you don't do it right, you put your boat, your guests and yourself at risk. Electrical and engine systems are critical when it comes to risk avoidance. So who's to say what's right? The only standards we have are the ABYC and USCG and in many cases the coasties have adopted the ABYC standards word for word, exhaust systems (that which inspired this poll) for example.

Russ' experience may start the next poll: Why repair your boat yourself?
A) I'm too cheap to pay someone.
B) Even my grandmother can do a better job than some of these so-called pro's.
C) All of the above.
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