T&T: you may really hear a whistle (sailboats)

[Mark Richter]

<<After all when the sheets are up, the electronics are draining the
battery, so let's keep the darn things turned off.>>

Most all the cruising sailboats on the US east coast are running electric
Refrigerators, so the tiny drain of a VHF radio is insignificant by
comparison.Besides, they almost always travel with the engines running, so
there should be plenty of power available.

Used to be, radios were mounted inside because if they got wet, they failed.
Water resistance has improved over the years; maybe sailor's perceptions
just haven't caught up yet.

Mark Richter, m/v Winnie the Pooh
former raghanger (me and the boat, both)