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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-01-2019, 15:19
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Posted By Dooglas
Re: Forgetful old fart and autopilot

I would think that rowing with long sweeps would be an even better way to give the additional crew members something to do all day on extended passages. :wink:
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-01-2019, 10:51
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Posted By Dooglas
Re: Forgetful old fart and autopilot

Certainly an autopilot is not, in any sense, an alternative to keeping a proper watch. On the other hand, the whole point of a remote for your autopilot is the ability to control the boat from other...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-01-2019, 16:26
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Posted By Dooglas
Re: Forgetful old fart and autopilot

Yes, I also remember hand steering to a compass heading for 8-10 hours a day once upon a time. Glad those days are gone. Both my last two cruising sailboats, and my cruising powerboat have had...
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