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Pascal Gademer () wrote:
>
> Not only a clueless helper can cause problems but they can also get hurt
> when dealing with a large boat.... the last thing I want is some well
> intentioned guest or bystander try to stop 50 000 lbs of boat... keep all
> limbs inside the vehicle until it comes to a complete stop... thank you!
<grin> when I sailed with crew (mostly singlehand these days) I used
to say sternly, "Don't do it. Don't jump," as we approached the dock.
"You don't get off this boat until you can *step* off, not jump off."
sure, the young athletic types used to grumble at not being allowed to
show off, but no one ever went sprawling or fell into the drink...
am contemplating (seriously) purchase of a steel hull about 20,000lbs,
so my docking skills are gonna be severely tested pretty soon. always
something new to learn eh...
de
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