"Joe" wrote in message
...
snip


In fact as a professional Mariner you should never leave the dock if
you feel you do not have the proper safety and survival gear on board.
I suggest you drop a dime to the USCG as soon as you get on a boat
without survival suits for all.

Such sensible things like an easily-fitted emergency tiller, for example?

Such necessary things like a complete set of storm sails, for example?

Such prudent things as an extra high pressure diesel pump?

Such required things as bilge pumps that can handle a couple of one-inch
holes?

Such mandatory things as thick tempered glass in pilothouse windows and a
pilot house structure strong enough to handle a wave or two?

Such seamanlike things as shipping an experienced and hardened crew that
doesn't fake sprained ankles out of fear?

Such manly things as leaving the pooch ashore with the womenfolk?


Enquiring minds wish to know . . .


Wilbur Hubbard