If we(3e skiers) as group decide we don’t want continued innovation and quality with 3 event boats, then yes get rid of awsa testing, get rid of the 3 year old boat rule, and in turn we’ll lose the only reason for the big three to continue to bring out new models. As @Chad_Scott put it we are lucky the big 3 see the value still in putting the RD And cost involved.
For promo paradigm , at anytime has any manufacture tried higher hours and longer length of time for having a boat? Instead of getting a new boat every year, make it so you get a boat every other year or every third year (time a boat can be used in tournaments)? Still have one promo per dealer per year.
That would allow 3 people to be part of the promo program and if managed correctly, could be in the right areas to help out with drive distances and availability.
Also this could help with the amount of 50hr Promo boats for sale and buyers questioning if it makes sense to buy slightly used or just buy new due to the high price!
Closing statement!
DeRegulate in order make it easier and more accessible for more people and companies to be involved but don’t get rid of the few reason We have for the big three to continue to build us new awesome boats!