- Joined
- Nov 8, 2012
- Messages
- 2,318
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
- Vessel Name
- Sandpiper
- Vessel Make
- Bluewater 40 Pilothouse Trawler
I have a problem with the people with their fuel guzzling boats. With all we know about what burning fuel does to the environment, it’s everyone’s responsibility to do what they can to stop that. I, as well as all of you, are part if the problem, but I do what I can to limit my emissions and fuel use. Part of the reason I bought a boat that goes slow is to do just that. To own one of those boat makes you, in my opinion, a careless and selfish jerk who shoots yourself in the foot for the sake of attracting women or for a thrill. The next generations will pay for your short sighted selfishness.
I have a problem with the people with their fuel guzzling boats. With all we know about what burning fuel does to the environment, it’s everyone’s responsibility to do what they can to stop that. I, as well as all of you, are part if the problem, but I do what I can to limit my emissions and fuel use. Part of the reason I bought a boat that goes slow is to do just that. To own one of those boat makes you, in my opinion, a careless and selfish jerk who shoots yourself in the foot for the sake of attracting women or for a thrill. The next generations will pay for your short sighted selfishness.
My 40’ yacht is also my home, so I don’t heat or air condition a house. I also don’t air condition the boat. I also don’t drive everywhere. I also live near the place I work. I also don’t eat meat, mostly for environmental reasons. There are many other things I do to “do what I can”. So... of which glass house do you speak?
I presume that’s sarcasm. That’s ok, my conscience is relatively clear because of those things. I just don’t like wasteful people. I think they’re trash.
Proud to be wasteful. They should put that on your gilded tombstone so your grandkids will have no question about who to blame.
I presume that’s sarcasm. That’s ok, my conscience is relatively clear because of those things. I just don’t like wasteful people. I think they’re trash.
Greetings,
OK, enough already, please.
I have a problem with the people with their fuel guzzling boats. With all we know about what burning fuel does to the environment, it’s everyone’s responsibility to do what they can to stop that. I, as well as all of you, are part if the problem, but I do what I can to limit my emissions and fuel use. Part of the reason I bought a boat that goes slow is to do just that. To own one of those boat makes you, in my opinion, a careless and selfish jerk who shoots yourself in the foot for the sake of attracting women or for a thrill. The next generations will pay for your short sighted selfishness.
I have a problem with the people with their fuel guzzling boats. With all we know about what burning fuel does to the environment, it’s everyone’s responsibility to do what they can to stop that. I, as well as all of you, are part if the problem, but I do what I can to limit my emissions and fuel use. Part of the reason I bought a boat that goes slow is to do just that. To own one of those boat makes you, in my opinion, a careless and selfish jerk who shoots yourself in the foot for the sake of attracting women or for a thrill. The next generations will pay for your short sighted selfishness.
I saw one two months ago at a gas station in Naples, Florida, it had manufacturers plates on it. Blue and black and all gorgeous!
Great and fun comments on this topic! But, seriously, we’re looking at a wasteful generation of carbon and other pollutants into our atmosphere from excessive recreational vessel power, mega-yachts, etc). It is sad that our Federal and State regulators such as the EPA and state equivalents don’t address marine carbon footprints, as well as many do with overboard discharges. Power to weight limitations, additional fuel taxes (say $.25/gal to go toward carbon remediation, etc.) on recreational vessels with engines in excess of 300 h.p., speed limits in more waters (especially where marine mammals live and wakes erode shorelines), and other restrictions would be steps toward better environmental stewardship.
While COV-19 is an immediate threat to millions of people, so is global warming, although at a slower visible pace. Let’s be wise on both counts! Support good environmental stewardship!
(I can hear the reaction this will receive already! Ouch!)