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Old 10-08-2010, 06:08 AM   #9
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Red face The Physics of "Stays" vs. the Physics of "Mass"...

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Originally Posted by NoBozo View Post
PS: The picture was a big help in visualizing the situation.
This concept of cable-physics is one that sailors know something about!





But the physics of "stays" doesn't hold up well against the physics of Mass!





This boat was dismasted—nobody harmed. The whale swam off, apparently unharmed as well.

This genuine photo was accompanied by a genuine video from a different witness.



Yes, yes...

I'm done.



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