goudie, would they print it if it weren't true?

Of course not.

One sentence, just one sentence, but it clearly shows the Andrea Gail had a
gasoline engine. At least in the First Edition (for those out there who
know
what a First Edition is, the rest of you can go fry an egg).

No, it clearly shows that the author misspoke.

"I can fly."

Does that mean that Gould has wings?
Will they be clipped by the second edition? :-)