Just an aside as I'm in this too late. Engine running in neutral doesn't
count. To be shifted in the pecking order down one slot to power boat you
have to 'engage' the engine. The requirement is a vessel 'under power.'

I'm enjoying reading all this and catching up. My answer was a similar
version of Thom's so I'm struck out already!

M.

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Remember the fellow a lazy, smart, sailor!

Bobspirt wrote in message
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Also, if you have your sails up you can claim ROW over motorboats, and
they aren't smart enough to see it's luffing

No. When you are motorsailing, you are a motorboat. Having your sails
up is meaningless as far as your position in the pecking order if your
engine is running, even if it is in neutral.

BB

BB, come on, get your helmet on and get in the game. He knew that. He
was
saying you could make powerboaters (who generally clear out for a
sailboat
no
matter what, if they are paying attention) THINK you were sailing.