That was exactly my point ans why the skippers knowledge is a factor in
deciding vessel sea worthiness. Some can take a 'weak' vessel and nurse
her while others let the **** get beaten out of the boat and loose big
strong vessels.

On one delivery job, when a halyard parted the skipper/owner practiaclly
wanted to get the life raft out !

I've also heard of super yachts being abandoned when they lost their
rigs 'cos the people on board didn't know what to do. That skipper is
still being sought by the authorities I believe and may have scuttled
off to the med or islands.

Cheers MC



Simple Simon wrote:

Hey, a lot of successful voyaging has to do as much with
seamanship as it has to do with a seaworthy vessel. Poor
seamanship can result in the loss of even the stoutest
vessel.

S.Simon


"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...

Don't ask. The imagination of it frightens me.

Cheers MC

Donals Dilemma wrote:


On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 18:14:13 -0500, "Simple Simon"
wrote:



The outboard motor can be used for steerage if the rudder
breaks off. I have suitable wood and nuts and bolts to make
a foil to attach to the shaft of the outboard motor which
pivots.


You can bolt taht all in place in a seaway in adverse conditions
without falling over the side?



Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.