On 20 Sep 2005 14:04:37 -0700, "ASG" wrote:

You know there´s all kinds out here and it depends on what YOU want
and WHERE.

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I think most people down here in the extreme south
like modern, electric when possible, but with a good manual override.
When you want to bring in that sail or reef, you may want to do it
quickly. But if it breaks, you want to be able to handle it easily.

Exactly. Thanks for the "out there" perspective.

R.