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To whom this may concern, 
The sport boat fishing culture has allowed families to expose their
children and other new anglers to fishing at a fraction of a cost
vs chartering a private boat. My grandpa got me into fishing on
these boats 20 plus years ago. My father and I still take multiple
trips every year on the sport boats. We can get more trips with our
money this way. It is also a good way for recreational anglers to
get sushi grade fish on their tables and feed their families. I do
not think it is fair imposing the CARB restrictions to sport
fishing and whale watching boats. Most of these boats are family
owned, they would have to take on the cost of repowering their
boats. If the boats can even be configured for the new engines.
That cost will reflect down on the customer. The emissions from the
sport boats is nothing compared to the cargo fleet. I hope we can
save sport fishing. It is my passion and my escape. I hope an
exception can be made to save sport fishing for both the angles and
business owners.