>RE: Seagull, just as good as ever:
>
>Harry, just how good is that? I understand you don't need day markers with
>the seagull. The smoke serves as a fine locator. I'll bet they wouldn't be
>too popular for use by SEALS trying to make an unnoticed landing, unless the
>enemy just would think your boat's on fire and leave you alone! Har! :-)
Actually, I haven't noticed much smoke (despite the 10:1 fuel/oil ratio),
but the noise level would preclude surreptitious landings. The enemy would
hear you coming from 10 miles out.
On the plus side, the Seagull's oil slick dampens the waves when there is a
following sea.
Harry