On Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:41:08 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

On Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:35 -0400, John H. penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

...will be at different 'time positions' when heading straight simply
because of the wind direction with regard to the boat's heading.

Figured this out today. Also, the 'time position' will vary depending on
the trim of the boat, or the use of trim tabs to correct trim.

With all this new-found knowledge comes one decision. The friggin' knob is
history. Anyone want one?

Geeze..... I was thinking Madonna......

That's Kabala. :)