On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Ron Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mack, David wrote:
>>
>> Adrian added
>>> The "tide" effect is quite different.  It is a long-lasting (and
>>> increasing) rise in the water level of a long length of
>>> waterway ahead of oncoming traffic, which can occur in
>>> unusual circumstances as described in the quote above.  It is
>>> not a wave at all.
> More likely that most boats are relativity shallow these days, leaving
> enough room underneath for the water to flow back.  You are not going to
> move 30 tons of water with a propeller in 70ft...  The amount the prop moves
> is negligible to the amount of water that is needed to be moved.
>

Empty day boats don't draw much either though Ron. I think the main
difference is that they were being pulled from the bank.

Mike

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