That reminds me - I was at the Newport Boat Show yesterday and went on a
Beneteau. As I stepped down into the saloon the floor squeaked! I said to
the salesman, "You know, there's a running joke on the internet ..." and he
said, "the floorboards squeak? Yea, I get that all the time!" He went on to
explain how they're working to correct the problem.

On another front, the Portabote guy said the limit for the outboard is not HP,
its 54 pounds. He didn't offer a suggestion (I didn't press) but preferred to
say that any small engine would get it up to 20 knots.




"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
If you have an outboard motor for your dinghy, it should be cared for
like any other tool.


The "man" sails a Beneteau. Let's hope he has a dinghy AND a liferaft!

RB

On another front, the Portabote guy said the limit for the outboard is not HP,
its 54 pounds. He didn't offer a suggestion (I didn't press) but preferred to
say that any small engine would get it up to 20 knots.

I called Portaboat and they suggested that the 4HP would do the same as the 5.
I'll probably go with the 4 and enjoy the built in tank option as well.

RB

I said to
the salesman, "You know, there's a running joke on the internet ..." and he
said, "the floorboards squeak? Yea, I get that all the time!" He went on to
explain how they're working to correct the problem.

The new 49 at my club had the problem, but the 51 (with it's six cabins!) did
not. I liked the 51 with it's odd deck entry only crew quarters.

RB

She's not frigid, she just doesn't have a personality. She's perfect for
Donald!


I should warn you....don't talk about is ill fitting floor boards and don't
call him Donald!

RB

A 51 with 6 cabins? Is this a sailboat or a cheap peep show?

Clearly she was set up for charter. There are 4 equal staterooms, each with a
head. There is, of course, a large salon. The forward cabin is only accessable
via a large forward hatch and short ladder. Below is a toilet and double bunk,
presumably for skipper and crew. The fellow bought her because he has 4 kids.
In that light, she's not a bad choice. She also has mirror-steering stations on
deck. I note a higher level of quality on the 51 than other Beneteaus and the
owner loves her.

RB

RB

Who? Donald with the squeaky sole?


My guess is "squeaky soul" is more like it. Donald loves this attention.

RB

Do you use a
hammer to tie your shoes?


Donald certainly avoids the complexity of laces.

RB