"Jessica B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:43:31 -0600, CaveLamb
wrote:
Emptied the bilges

Why does a couple of feet of oar sticking out of the boat matter?

Well, someone could get snagged on it or it could get snagged on
something. Do you really need that extra couple of feet to power up?


People who have to ask such a question (Cavelamb) are no sailors.


Wilbur Hubbard