Which of the following statements are true and which are false?
- A good sailor must master the art of tying many kinds of knots, bends, and hitches, each with special uses.
- A diesel engine with only a few hundred hours of time on it has thousands of hours left to run.
- Condensation inside a partly empty fuel tank causes water to get into the fuel.
- Shaft alignment is critical and you measure it with a thin feeler gauge at the coupling.
- A little cooking oil pumped down the head will keep it working smoothly.
- The USCG requires almost all boats to carry unexpired flares for emergency signaling.
- An inflatable dinghy must have enough air to be firm and stiff or it will not drive well.
- Using red cabin lights at night will preserve your night vision.
- It is foolish to attempt a passage without a complete set of paper charts.
The correct answer is: None of them are true. They are all false. Read on to learn why. Just open at random and start anywhere.