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HI Michael,
I was just rereading your response(3/4/00) to my question concerning
what are must haves on a P-19. You note that one should "never fight a
serious tidal flow with your outboard". What do you consider a serious
tidal flow? I assume you are saying that the outboard is limited in what it
can do. I was just wondering what is that limitation. When should I begin
to worry? And what does one do if you find yourself in such a situation of
being overpowered by a tidal flow? Thanks for your help.
Alan
P-19 "Molly Fay"
New Englander
----- Original Message -----
From: <HandyM2@aol.com>
To: <addoyle@mediaone.net>; <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2000 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: Unidentified subject!
> Hello Allen, Things I must have when sailing my P19...
>
> A good Map of the area, a Tide Chart and a good watch (gotta know when to
run
> that channel, Never fight a serious tidal flow with your Outboard) and a
GPS
> as so I know where I am, how fast am I going and what direction I am
going.
>
> Depth Finder is for Fishermen or folks that do not pay attention to the
> maps/GPS/Tidebook. I have "Seen" folks overrule there Maps watching the
> Depth Finder and was rudely startled by a sudden change of depth and a
Center
> Board stike on the rocks.
>
> Good Charts are your friend! The charts show a average depth of water so
the
> changes noted by your Tidebook and watch are important.
>
> The GPS shows you a LOT of useful data like where are you, what direction
you
> are moving (and with a serious tidal flow you MIGHT be surprised where you
> are really going) and how fast.
>
> Some of my list friends have convinced me that I need a VHF Radio although
I
> am sorry to say the Coast Guard is undermanned so be prepared to assist
> others and hope others assist you.
>
> As far as the other things like Life Jackets etc I assume that you will
honor
> the Coast Guards suggestions here.
>
> Enjoy Life! Sail Often!!
>
> Michael
> P19 Traveller
> Columbia SC
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