On Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:18:42 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote this crap:


Disagree that sails just don't break down unexpectedly. Add in all the
rigging and there are failures. Regular inspection and maintenance
makes a big difference, but sail/rigging failures do happen. Perhaps
no more or no less than a maintained diesel?

Agreed. I've my sails rip much more often then having the engine
fail.


You just admitted:

1) you don't bother looking at, much less maintaining, your sails,

How did I admit that? My sails are meticulously maintained. I dry
them after sailing and fold them carefully.

2) you are either too lazy or too ignorant to bend on or reef so
as to have the correct sail for the wind and sea conditions,

I reef when the wind is 15 knots or over.

3) as sails don't last forever they must be replaced prior to
being in such a sad state that they expire on the job, you
are ignoring reality and acting irresponsibly.

You are totally blowing smoke out your ass. My mainsail costs $3300
dollars. I keep it in excellent condition. When a rip happens we
patch it with sail tape and when getting back to the dock we take it
to our sailmaker and we always follow his advice. If he says we need
a need a new sail we will get one.

I hope this helps.

You are an asshole and you don't know what you are talking about.

Vote for Romney. Repeal the nightmares.

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