A CRANK LETTER

Humorous letter to the editor complaining about the difficulty of maintaining and repairing crankshafts on THISTLE boats. Writer suggests designing an unbreakable crank similar to a power screwdriver that would slip under strain rather than break.

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• Humor
• Equipment maintenance
• Crankshafts