I am going to regret this I am sure but:
I think the current times at least on the pro side are just fine. And if your boat breaks "SORRY" but its tourney fishing and your equipment better work!! You absoultely better be penalized if your boat breaks!!
Tourneys are Tourneys!!! Run what you brought to the party!!!! Tournaments separate the Best thats what they are there for.
I have broken my boat during these, and know plenty of people that have and its all part of the game! 3 years ago I was bolting an outdrive on my boat in Sodus at ten in the evening, that I had a friend drive in from 100 miles away that evening so I could fish on Sunday. We came back and finished in the money.
I know several people whos strategies have been busted on Sat morn as they were running and there boat broke. And they have adjusted and finished in the Money.
Thats Tournament Fishing!!
Just my opinion!
Brian
Tall Tails