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Michael
I have not witnessed or experienced a turtle in my 30 years of Pottering
(P14), but it does happen, mainly in P14s/P15s. Read the" Tales of Turning
Turtle" on the PY web site at
<http://potter-yachters.org/story/turtles.html> for some examples,
including the only P19 turtle I've heard about. There have been a couple
of other P15 turtles reported in the PY newsletter and one on this mail
list that aren't included there. I think the main precaution in a P19 is
not to try to sail with the daggerboard up because the center of gravity is
raised significantly with the heavy board raised straight up (as
distinguished from a swing keel or centerboard, which keeps the weight low
in the boat)
Haven't heard of any exploding Potters. The propane hazard is probably no
more or less than in an RV or any other similar installation. Likewise
carbon monoxide is a concern when combustion takes place in any enclosed
space.
Harry
P14 #234, Manatee
Mountain View, CA
>Also that thread about Potters going Turtle or Blowing up was a bit
>worrysome. How many folks on this list have Ever Turtled or Saw someone
>Turtle a Potter?
>
>What were the details of that Witnessed Turtle? IE Weather Involved? was the
>Center Board Up? Was the Cabin Door open or closed? Results of the Turtle?
>
>Ditto about Propane Blowing Up a Potter? I rather LIKE my Propane BBQ but I
>am not happy with the possable hazard to me and mine.
>
>Thanks
>
>Michael
>P19 Traveller
>Columbia SC
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