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View Poll Results: would you ocean cross in a dinghy
yes 9 21.95%
no 19 46.34%
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Old 09-06-2021, 08:58   #46
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Re: Pacific Ocean Crossing in a Dinghy

I'm looking into different solar powered setups at the moment
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Old 09-06-2021, 09:01   #47
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I have been looking into different solar powered setups
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Old 09-06-2021, 09:52   #48
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Re: Pacific Ocean Crossing in a Dinghy

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I'm looking into different solar powered setups at the moment
The question was "Rowing or Sailing". Are you insinuating that you're going to use an electric motor?

Even this response is 'Troll-Like'. An out of context response to a clear question with no details.
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Re: Pacific Ocean Crossing in a Dinghy

How about cross the Atlantic in a two meter boat?
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Re: Pacific Ocean Crossing in a Dinghy

What you can do and what is advisable are two different things. You can jump off the empire state building without a parachute, it's just not advisable.
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Re: Pacific Ocean Crossing in a Dinghy

The logistics of food and water would make this a definite no.
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No way!
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