yep, I agree completely. and in just about any retail environment there has been a general decline in intelligence at the counter.
trouble is, boating can be downright dangerous and bad advice can get someone into trouble, espec the "uninitiated." anyway, it aint my litigation...it's Mr Repass's or his corporate hench-dudes... shame if someone gets hurt though. Rudy, you are right...there are some good stores with some good people there, too! cheers, tf > Dear Tom, > > I whole heartedly agree with your statement but to the uninitiated it > infers > accepting Boat US into the fold diluted WM's competence. > > I think instead it took away the last vestige of actual competition.

