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Sirs:  As a senior citizen angler Ifind it almost impossible to
maintain and safely pilot a personal  watercraft. The coastal
Sportfishing Fleet affords me away to enjoy a recreational pastime
I have enjoyed for nigh on 71 years now. The California State
constitution protects my right to fish in the wonderfull offshore
waters of our state. Its not fair to the owner operators of our
fleet to be forced to install new costly engines because of
pollution concerns without an additional financial plan that
subsidizizes such a costly change over. Theres various ways to
accomplish this like providing ZeroPercent financing like the car
dealers do.OR providing wholesale prices for the engines with
extended terms that the boat owners could afford.Or provide a plan
that encopassees all the diferent ways available , to help the
Captains make the switch.The current plan also doesnt take into
consideration the massive losses to californis Economy! These fleet
boost the growth of oor economy  to the tune of 3-4 BILLION dallars
ayear!!!These fleets and the  businesses associated with them
provide livelyhoods for thousands of workers!! There has to be a
better and more equitable wayto reduce pollution levels than this
prposes one!! Thankyou for listening. Cordially Michael R Black .