On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:20:21 GMT, "scbafreak" u25927@uwe wrote:

I have been looking at pictures of classic style sailing boat and keep seeing
this barrel in the middle of the deck on them. It's not on all of them but
it seems to be recurring. What is it for? I have never seen it in person but
here is a picture.

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/viewla...&imageid=49536


Does anybody know. It must have a purpose.

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I'm guessing it might be extra water tankage.