"JN" wrote in message ...
I therefore extend everyone else in the marina neighborhood the same
courtesy of insuring complete control of my vessel while in such close
circumstances and that requires the engine.

Talk about a motor boat mentality!

Any sailor knows his boat is more maneuverable under working
sail than engine alone. Any lazy bum can motor along and consider
himself safe yet one still hears many more stories of boats ramming
the dock under motor than under sail.

S.Simon