Mr. Cherubini
The owner of that 376 *didn’t* have any suspicion as to the flaws in his boat. Is he still responsible? Should he have known there was a serious defect in his boat? Could he have determined that without cutting away liner and/or interior? Am I negligent because I take my boat out without having cut away several feet of bonded interior pan and cabinetry to be sure Hunter didn’t improperly construct the tie rod attachment points on my boat? I’m simply suggesting that while we all should be responsible for the safety of our boats, that short of completely disassembly for inspection, the builder should also shoulder some responsibility, especially if there was any possibility they might have known there could be a problem. I won’t argue the points of who should and shouldn’t tackle which structural upgrades or repairs on various size boats and rigs but I would venture to say that not all the fixes are uncomplicated. I understand the 410’s were recalled. Was this for chainplate rebuild? Is that design similar to the 376? Finally, in this public forum I was under the impression that it is acceptable to disagree with another poster’s viewpoint. I thought we were exchanging divergent ideas. I didn’t (and don’t) see it as a “pissing contest.” Other than being familiar with the Cherubini name, I don’t have a clue as to the extent of your marine background. I’m a little surprised though that you’re politely chastising me for having taken exception to *your* opinions. It’s too bad. I thought we could explore the subject and learn some things. Oh well. Fair winds.
