"The Pointy End Goes Forward"
by Pete Norgeot

"First, there is no road to pull off of. Second, nearly all recreational boaters are out there to enjoy themselves and, believe me, they are not concerned about you, your family or your disabled boat. Unless you are in their way."

"There is another factor which also seems unavoidable. It is a gender issue. Not what you are probably thinking of, guys. It's you. Women don't have testosterone issues. With men, it is a matter of pride and ego which prevents them from acknowledging "that funny noise" when the lady aboard first mentions it. Then, when it becomes apparent, even to him, his ego forces him to try to fix it."

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