On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:02:41 -0700, "W.T. Hatch"
wrote:
I have observed over many years that, were we to make generalisations, power
boaters tend to identify themselves as more "conservative," whilst sailors
tend to think of themselves as more "liberal."

I know what my observations have been but I wonder what others here might
think.
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All of my old sailboats would lean left or right with equal facility.

If the powerboats start showing biased tendencies, a quick blip with
Mr Bennett's good trim tabs will put them back on an even keel. My
port side (left) engine runs a few degrees hotter however.