While sailing yesterday, the winds were about 15-20kts. It was no big deal,
even outside the Gate with a storm coming, thus the wave action was picking
up... 30 ft boat. Neal wouldn't have lasted 10 minutes. Half a gale...
bwahahahahaaaaaa....

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"DSK" wrote in message
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Crap'n Neal® wrote:
It broke in two at the aft bale where there was corrosion under the bale.
I was beating out St. Augustine inlet in half a gale one afternoon when
it let go while taking and hitting a big steep wave at the same time.


Half a gale? Let's see, that would be about 17 knots of wind... a pleasant
breeze for sailing most boats...

http://www.stormfax.com/beaufort.htm

BTW if you've tacked out of St Augustine inlet, then you should be able to
describe it to us.

I fixed it by inserting three galvanized iron pipes

You mean "fixed" in the same sense as being "in a fix" or perhaps "fixing"
a pet.

DSK

Scotti Potti is flushing.

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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"JG" wrote in message
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A busted boom... poorly trimmed sails... a mess of lines.... a
salor.

Ganz, you're gushing.