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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bob</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I find that when I throw a cracker over the side,
some seagull cheats Mike's fish out of it in less than 20 seconds.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>That said I agree with George, a lead line is hard
to beat, but also add a mark to your boat hook at 4 1/2 feet. This is
great for sounding in very thin water, or from the dink.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I found basic Signet instruments do quite well
(knot and depth) for wind simple tell tails on the shrouds work.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have avoided integrating things, at least if one
fails, I have the rest. This also applies to my new boat.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jim Davis<BR>S/V Isa Lei<BR>CT
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