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multigraincracker

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1. Lots of current going thru those straits.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Thu Apr 7, 2022, 09:24 AM

Apr 2022

Years ago the family were out on a fishing charter in Northern Lake Michigan when the steering cable broke. Pretty good captain on board. He had dual engines and use the two throttles to steer up back to port in 6 foot seas.

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Mackinac Island Ferry Goes Adrift After Steering Loss [View all] Sherman A1 Apr 2022 OP

Lots of current going thru those straits. multigraincracker Apr 2022 #1

Steering mechanisms can be tricky on boats and ships PJMcK Apr 2022 #2