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When motoring in a confined spot (less than say 30 seconds from somewhere you really don't want to be) it's seamanlike to have the main up in case of a sudden loss of mechanical propulsion.
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so it can overcome any benficial effect the engine produces.
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Silkie wrote:When motoring in a confined spot (less than say 30 seconds from somewhere you really don't want to be) it's seamanlike to have the main up in case of a sudden loss of mechanical propulsion.
I think its better just to go gently, and always use your mirrors and indicators in such situations.
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