The Captains Nemesis wrote in message ...
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 13:30:43 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote:

So what? Does that make it a good design for family cruising? I'd hate to think that
some kid is sitting on the leeward side and his fate depends on a small cam cleat
holding.
Teach "some small kid" to stay clear and keep an eye open.

Not a very good answer when the hazard is in the middle of the cockpit.

Sailing can be dangerous, keep it safe.

That's my point. Some boats are safer than others. That's why some boats that may be
well suited for racing are not good for family cruising.

Oh and cam cleats rarely let go if loaded properly and replaced when
worn.

Yes, and uncontrolled jibes never happen. And the traveler doesn't move across on every
tack. And any little kid that get his finger caught in it didn't deserve to play the
violin.

-jeff, whose kid has had a safe cockpit to play in since she was a week old.