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Tuesday, September 23. 2025

Basic powerboating, not just for loopers

I needed this when we switched from sail to power



Posted by Bird Dog at 10:52 | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)

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I could not watch. I got a strong impression that the boat owners were not interested in the slightest in how the equipment around them works and what it does. I get a foreboding sensation that I will be reading about them in some future reported tragedy.

If you choose to enjoy yourself in a dangerous environment where not only your comfort but your survival depends on specialized equipment functioning properly . . well.

Their attitude seems to be, if the a/c stops working we will call a repairman, we don't need to learn about seacocks and strainers. But that could just be my impression.
#1 munch on 2025-09-23 13:30 (Reply)
He is a fine instructor.

Yes, the owners think it's a car.
#2 BD on 2025-09-23 14:24 (Reply)
Davey is going to get a visit from these people eventually. Too bad, it is a very nice boat to lose to Davey's Locker.
#3 Heltau on 2025-09-25 22:01 (Reply)

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