"Jim Carter" wrote in message
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"DSK" wrote in message
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Bert Robbins wrote:
But, if the rag merchant has sails up and the engine running regardless
of
whether it is in neutral or not he is a powerboat due to the fact that
propelling machinery can be used to avoid the collision.


Hmm... and if a sailboat has an engine in working order, it can be
started by turning the key to avoid a collision.

A sailboat with an engine that doesn't work should get it fixed, so a
collision that could have been avoided by using it is (according to your
stupid theory) *still* at fault.

A sailboat with no engine installed and no possible way to have one
whould be banned from the water, since clearly having an engine is vital
for avoiding collisions, therefor they can be run down with impunity.

In other words, you're wrong.

If the boat's engine is running *and in gear* the according to the
rules, it is a powerboat.

DSK


Bert and Bill = dumb and dumber.

Jim = Frozen Brain.