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Hello,
I'm writing to express my support for the very few sportfishing
boats we have left in the Bay Area.

In general, I do support new regulations, and initiatives that
motivate technical innovation toward cleaner alternatives to fossil
fuels.  I actually do believe that electric propulsion is our
future, and support the move toward that goal.

I also understand that often changes like this need to be forced.

However, the timing and scope of forced changes like this must be
carefully considered, because they do not affect everyone in the
same way, and do not have the same impact or deliver the same
value.

In addition, it's not feasible to force a signifiant change like
this too often. Changing engine technology is a big deal, so you
better be sure you have the right technology, and that it works.

I have a serious concern that the changes proposed are forcing
adoption of an unproven technology that would put 80% of CA
sportfishing boats out of business.