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"KLC Lewis" wrote:

But this inflatable dink has me rethinking things. By towing the dink when
weather allows, if crew should go overboard the dinghy could be cut loose
immediately.


Sounded good at first, but in the time I could reach the painter and
untie it from both cleats, I would have crash-tacked Xan and been half
way back. Additionally, I wouldn't be able to keep an eye on the COB.

But Xan turns on a dime at any speed. All I have to do is lean a hip
into the tiller, leaving my hands free. A more stately craft with more
crew might consider the option though.

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Jere Lull
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