On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:45:13 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:35:54 -0500, "Jim Carter"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
...
Good post!
I totally agree with you, it was excellent! If Bill can't understand what
Terry wrote, then he needs to go back to school, preferably a maritime
teaching school.

Jim C.

I *think* Bill really understands, but just wants to fight the problem. My
attitude, with regard to sails, is simple - stay away from them and pass
to
their stern. Seems to work pretty well, 'cause none of them have hit me
yet!
--
John H

"It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!"

A Famous Hypocrite

I understand completely what they are saying. And they are saying that a
sailboat with the motor running is not a powerboat because the boat is not
in gear. And they are wrong. The motor is running and that is propulsion
gear. Just because the boat is in neutral, the propulsion gear is still in
use. The engine is turning, the transmission is turning, only the propeller
at the moment is not turning. They need to do a little review.


Well, Bill, I'm not a sailor, but I would say that if the propeller is not
turning then the 'propelling machinery' is not fully functioning.

If the sails are up, I'll give it a wide berth. Then, if I see that it was
being propelled by an engine, I'll give it some choice words and perhaps a
middle digit.
--
John H

"It's *not* a baby kicking, beautiful bride, it's only a fetus!"

A Famous Hypocrite