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Engine and Drive Train

Yes, it is a sailboat, and yes, it moves before the wind. The most useful sail in your inventory is nonetheless likely to be your iron jib. An engine is of course handy when the wind dies. It is even more useful when entering or leaving port, when anchoring, when hoisting or lowering sails, and when heading upwind. It is almost essential for rescuing a man overboard.