On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 10:02:57 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:

Truth is, I want to make sure Far Cove sails well once I get this new motor, so
I won't be tempted to motor wherever I go

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Other than a dirty bottom and keel, one of the biggest impediments to
light air sailing is a fixed prop, especially a 3 bladed fixed prop.
The extra money and maintenance for a feathering or folding prop can
make all the difference in the world once the wind speed drops under
10 knots or so.