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In a message dated 9/15/01 12:32:12 PM Atlantic Daylight Time,
writes:
<< When MY engine is "on", I consider myself a "motor driven vessel", no
matter the position of the gearshift lever. I show lights and behave based
on that information. Evidently, some others in this discussion think that
merely disengaging the shift lever magically transforms their vessels into
different types, and back again.
Fair Winds,
Tom
Tom & Jackie O'Meara
Searunner 40 Trimaran, "Sea Skate" >>
My 39' tri has an outboard auxiliary. Before using, it is generally
necessary to tilt back the engine, lower the sled into the water, pump the
fuel bulb, and crank the engine. I doubt this could be done in less than a
minute, probably more. When SAILING in congested areas or difficult
channels, I sometimes start the engine and leave it idling in neutral.
Although the engine is available to assist in emergency maneuvers, the boat
is still primarily affected by the sails. I am not free to maneuver as I
could with the sails down due to their much greater power compared to the
relatively small outboard.
When MY engine is "on" under these conditions, I consider myself a sailing
vessel. My propulsion machinery is not "operating" (i.e., propelling the
vessel).
JP
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