The track plot is pencil marks on a paper chart so when the electronics die you simply continue your DR plot from last known position. The size of the digitizer tablet is such it will fit most chart tables. It is not suited to high speed craft. I have trouble manipulating the puck accurately in small boats running over fifteen knots.

Whe massive die-offs occur the water quality suffers and may not even be suitable for drinking. Existing water treatment plants cannnot always cope with new types of contaminants, especially bacterial or chemical. Now the whole community suffers. Environmentally yours Arild

I have told my wife that should I die in his plane absolutely no suit will be filed for damages as I was a willing participant in the endeavor. CCC-- Charles C. Culotta Patterson, La. 95 Miles West of New Orleans On ICW

When I bought the boat the engine surveyor told me the port transmission looked like it was running well at the moment, but that with the age, hours and type of service put on it, that it would die soon. He didn't know whether "soon" would be tomorrow or in two years though. I now know the answer.... Bill

I won't burden the list with my take on this specific piece of advice (Waits for applause to die down) since I've addressed the topic many times before. The interested TWListee can Google the Archive on the keyword "micron" for tons of information. Look especially for posts from Paul Kruse and Wil Andrews.

SAILING WEST I hope there's a place, way up in the sky Where sailors can go when they have to die. A place where a guy could buy a cold beer For a friend and a comrade whose memory is dear. A place where no doctor or lawyer could tread, Nor a management-type would e'ler be caught dead!

Anyhow, although it's worked well for many years, it picked today to die. The motor blows 25A fuses in seconds now. I've dissected the electric motor et al, but nothing obvious is wrong with it -- brushes are good, bearings seem ok. Yet after reassembly the thing draws over 10A just spinning free with no pump attached.

Not only will it fry the battery not being tapped into, but the battery that is being used will not get fully charged and will sulfate and it too will die a premature death.

They sit around on the porch and wait to die. The second group retired "to" something. They couldn't wait to retire because they have lots to do and time's a wastin'! They play golf, tennis, go boating and RVing or travel to Europe. Their days are full and they are full of life. My folks are in this last group.

I prefer a 1/4" half round carbide router bit in an air powered hand held die grinder. Be sure than any loose fibers are cleaned up. The router bit cuts very fast, so be careful. Use eye and respiratory protection, as well as protective clothing. After the area is routed out, wash it with hot soap and water. Then rinse it with hot water.