you are right in asking, it just seems apparent that most internet posts with a victim usaully result in scrutiny towards said victim, but people having no theft insurance is more common than one would think, especially with sleds.
They are my age and shenanigans like that never crosses my mind, stuff like that is an absolute outrage that they get away with it, my neighbors van was graffited also buy teenagers, someone should take em' fishing
maybe some more details would be beneficial, but get the lowest price possible as 3 grand is a lot of tackle. My dads friend usually says stuff like that when we looked at boats and hes a boat mechanic, so what your buddy is saying is not too far off base.
I have your sentiments, just down the highway from me we sometimes buy pickeral cheeks from Tarini Bros, usaully a 1lb bag of cheeks, as to your diner question I'm not sure, but someone here could most likely help.