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• Maine cruise -how worried about lobster pots should I be?
  • Worry is the word
    • Vigilance is the word.
      • We don't have a problem under sail
        • That's a terrific set up to slither over pot warp.
      • Bob Perry speaks to the full keel thing...
        • Or even under sail with a free-wheeling prop.
        • That's the craziest notion I've ever heard.
          • Bob Perry reviews are great reading! I always...
            • I always enjoy his writing, his book was great.
          • Yup, Bob is just palin wrong on that one...
            • Gimme another 20 and I'll think about trusting your opinion, heh heh
              • When you snag a line with a full keel boat the line is on a single blade of the prop.
                • If you are under sail.
                  • Of course you lock the prop...
            • We grabbed more warps on our full keel...
            • Bob hates long keels.
            • Yes, Bob can be wrong and defends his mistakes.
              • We're all idiots (at times)
                • This is the hyperbolic sailing internet.
        • WOW … is that a Big Green Egg on the camping trip ? How cool is that ! Cheers, John
          • Big Green Egg and Airstream! Our winter activity...
    • Correction: " Isn't"
  • It doesn't get any better further east
    • I think people are overly nervous...
  • While there are times that they are intimidating
    • I don't motor into the sun anymore
  • Such a tough question. It all all depends upon your boat.
  • IMPORTANT! We were mostly worried near dark
  • Vigilance and equipment
    • A useful piece of equipment...
      • That knife looks scary
        • They are VERY Scary. I have mine in a plastic sleeve and it could leave fingers behind
          • You guys better stay out of the kitchen.
            • It is not just a sharp knife ;^))) -- plus it reminds me of a life lesson.
        • A friend bought one and managed ...
          • I'm gonna pass on that boat widget.
      • I carry one of these.
  • Check into a cage for your prop.
  • Lobster Pot Issue
  • Van,
    • thanks everyone and reply to steve's questions
      • You won't have a problem
        • thanks Todd!
  • Everything about lobster traps
    • That's neat, concise, and informative, Larry.
    • thanks Larry, very helpful!
    • Local knowledge....
      • Good stuff Todd, thanks