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On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:23:26 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:


We have the same emergency tiller on the 49 but no sail. Those in the
know say that the sail is totally ineffective and we have twin engines
in any case.


Just curious. Might that sail be for roll stabilizing and not "get home"?


Yes. I was just joking about the sail. It *is* for stabilizing and is
often referred to as a "mooring" sail.

Eisboch