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Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-01-2012, 14:40
Replies: 81
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Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

Its not a multi v Mono or a power v sail debate.

What it is is a responsible actions v iresponsible , seamanlike behaviour v unseamanlike debate.

How can waiting for a kicking, when you have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-01-2012, 14:36
Replies: 81
Views: 10,063
Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

I know that you wont start your engine to avoid bad weather.
That says all I need to know.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-01-2012, 13:20
Replies: 81
Views: 10,063
Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

What agenda?
Care to explain?


No where did I mention not being prepared
Nor did I even suggest it.

What I did suggest was to avoid trouble when you can, like motoring away from it.
THAT my...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-01-2012, 07:42
Replies: 81
Views: 10,063
Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

Its not that a boat cant take a hammering
Its more what sort of irresponsible idiot would put boat and crew through one when he has alternatives to avoid one..

And I bet if something goes wrong...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-01-2012, 04:07
Replies: 81
Views: 10,063
Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

Once again I think you have misread and or misunderstood what was said.

He was talking about motoring in light to no wind, so as not to be in the zone where bad weather was to be.

Most people...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-01-2012, 15:43
Replies: 81
Views: 10,063
Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

Really?
I think you will find Dave is saying motor when no wind
What has strength of vessel got to do with light air performance?

And what if you have no mast and sails?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-01-2012, 01:08
Replies: 81
Views: 10,063
Posted By cat man do
Re: On long trips Diesel or wind ??

Excellent points from someone who is actually out there doing it.
Thanks
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