"Paul - xxx" wrote in message
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I've rarely been one to think in terms of stereotypes, but your post
smacks of being a typical American braggart .. "mine's
bigger/faster/better than yours" ....


There's bragging and there's stating the facts. Those whom the facts might
offend tend to think in terms of braggadocio as a defense mechanism. I guess
I can't blame them because the alternative is to admit that their boats are
very slow because they chose diesel/large propeller over efficiency under
sail.


Wilbur Hubbard