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Old 01-23-2019, 09:21 PM
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I knew a guy 45 years ago who had a downwind slip in Newport Harbor and no engine, a real handful coming and going. On his way in he would drop a stern hook and use it as a brake, left it there when he was done. Leaving next time he would warp out using the hook and retrieve it when he was clear.

And we complain about prop walk!!
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