On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 03:16:45 GMT, Rich Hampel
wrote:

Glen -

Describe a bit more in detail what exactly you mean by letting a Spade
'settle-in' beforfe pulling strain.

And Glen, please tell us: are these tests done on "RUTU"? Is that
beautiful chunk of plastic and cedar actually finished and in the
BVIs?

Or was this done on a reasonable fascimile boat?

R.