Geoff,

Good luck in your campaign and I hope you have success with it. Ignore the
rantings of so-called "Capt RB" Bobsprit. He is neither a captain nor an
experienced sailor, but rather a well-known and annoying usenet troll. He
usually posts in alt.sailing.asa and his experience is limited to several years
sailing a few miles from his marina on City Island, NY. He talks a lot, but
will quickly reveal his ignorance on any topic of substance.

Please let us know how your trials and tribulations with FP turn out. There
are several other marine product suppliers that should get the same treatment.
I think over time widespread dissemination of information, both positive and
negative, will drown out the misleading noise of people like RB and force
manufacturers to adhere to higher standards of customer service. Those that do
well should be praised and manufacturers should strive for this. Those that
produce inferior products and mislead customers shoudld be exposed.