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From: Dave Wobser
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Remote Name: 205.188.116.69
Date: 05.30.06
Time: 07:29:01 AM
The water cools the deck and reduces the expansion caused by the hot sun. Fuel consumption is a minor concern. In the Welland and Soo locks, a vessel that is hogged can hit the sills of the lock gates. A hogged boat has a deeper draft bow and stern than it does in the center.