Motoring
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Silkie
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Motoring
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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sahona
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so it can overcome any benficial effect the engine produces.
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Cruising, racing, maintenance facilities. Go take a look, you know you want to.
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Telo
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Re: Motoring
I think its better just to go gently, and always use your mirrors and indicators in such situations.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.
Last edited by Telo on Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:37 am, edited 1 time in total.