otnmbrd wrote:
On my boat, I would frequently start the engine to warm it up for
anticipated maneuvers.
However, because the shift lever tended to be a knee knocker and would get
in the way, I would leave it stowed until the engine was needed for
propulsion ...... so, yes, if the engine is not being used for actual
propulsion, it's just that ..... an engine.

Careful, you may have Bill M and some of the other motorheads ramming
you and then suing you.

DSK