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Default Folding or feathering propleller, practical experience?

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Charlie Morgan wrote:
I was as well. Regardless, it's not just a "frown factor" here. The LEO's will
"pull you over" for it.


Last time I sailed into a marina that forbids it, we had no choice. I
called ahead so they wouldn't have a freak out.


Just to make sure you understand what I'm saying: This is a long narrow twisty
river with a lot of marinas. The local law enforcement considers going up or
down the river under sail in a keelboat to be unsafe operation. Ticket!

CWM


What happens if the engine dies and you have to sail? Do they ticket
and call SEATow?



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