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![]() "Jim" wrote in message ... nom=de=plume wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:47:54 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:44:24 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: Not saying the cruisers are wrong... obviously they're right. I'm just wondering how they do it, esp. in the case of mechanism failure. That's the point of being a sailor.. dealing with adversity, etc. The solution(s) are left as a student excercise as they become more familiar with boats, boating, equipment and seamanship. Hint: Necessity is the mother of invention. So, you're unable or unwilling to answer a question? So much for your credentials.... Student exercises have a long and honored tradition within the educational system. Yours is due by 8:00AM Monday. Non-responders will receive a failing grade. Extra points awarded for especially creative solutions and solid attempts at joie de vivre/good humor. Yep.. you're unable to answer the question. So much for your expertise. What question? All your questions have been answered. But you want to argue instead of learn. In case you're still asking about how to hoist chain hand over hand if you don't have a windlass, it goes one of two ways. Left hand pulls, then right hand, or right hand pulls, then left hand. So it depends which hand you start pulling with. Let me know if that didn't answer your question. Or maybe you want to argue about coral? Jim - Wearing my Helpful Hat. It's not my fault if you can't read. |