On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:36:53 -0400, BAR wrote:

It means that the recreational boating industry and constituency doesn't
have a PAC with enough cash to get the attention of Congresspeople.

Boat US was supposed to fill that role but they have gotten too
wrapped up in their own business interests for my taste. I for one
would be happy to give them more money if they'd get more politically
active.