Dave wrote:
On 5 Sep 2006 18:15:06 -0700, "Joe" said:

My 12 hp Lister is hand cranked all the time.

My 8 HP Yanmar can, according to the manual, be started that way. I've never
tried it, but probably will have to one day.

My old 8 hp Yannie could be hand cranked but my newer 13 hp cannot and
has no provision for it.

Now, for purists, I couldnt care less about the wind except it's cheap.
I'd power a cruising boat with cold fusion if it was cheap and
available.