M_Boats: Dinghy-ology Correction

Hi Bill, In my Third Iteration I said, In those days the engines were encased in a cover. Correct that to read, the engines were not encased in a cover - i.e., the cylinder, spark plug and high tension wire were out in the open. Salt spray kills the ignition instantly when it lands on the high tension lead and the spark plug. Trying to clean it with a Kleenex doesn't do the job. You just have to start rowing again... Modern outboard engines all have complete cowls around the engine so that salt spray can't get to the high tension wire and the porcelain of the spark plugs. That is a major improvement. Connie