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Default Unlubberizing the Single Screw, Part III


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:58:02 -0500, "Eisboch"
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 29 Oct 2006 21:52:38 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:

Here's one for the proofreaders out there. Want to make sure I didn't
get port and starboard accidentally reversed. Get a fresh cup of coffe
if inclined to wade into this. 2500 words. :-)


I can't remember if you mentioned this in previous articles, but a
common commentary I use when doing on-the-water instruction is "it's
easier to add momentum than remove it". Just a thought.


"Neutral is your friend".


Exactly, I developed a habit very early on of stopping completely and
observing the conditions before I made any attempt to dock a boat.

Outboards are defiantly better at maneuvering than inboards. :)


A statement I might debate, but not now.


Bring it on. :)
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