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...increased leisure time have contributed to the boom. So has the do-it-yourself trend, which makes it possible to be an outboard yachtsman, with a homemade, 23-ft. cabin cruiser for as little as $859. Among real outboard fans, it is not unusual to hitch up two motors astern for added speed and maneuverability. Another stimulant to the boom has been the creation of man-made lakes and waterways in Southern states where boating has become a year-round sport, thus helping to smooth out the seasonal peaks and valleys of the industry...
...next day, Slade Cutter got Navy orders to go full speed astern. He had to endure the humiliation of going into the Pentagon pressroom and "leaking" the news that the Nautilus was indeed combat-worthy. When newsmen sniggered at his straight-faced efforts, Cutter said: "Well, that's the party line, anyway...
...Lines' gem of the ocean, made it the awkward way. On the big liner's first attempt, the tide was wrong, and the Constitution drifted within a hand's breadth of smashing into its pier. Dangling anchors dropped with a screech, and with engines in full astern the big ship backed off. On the second try, after a tense hour and 15 minutes, Captain Bernt Jacobsen finally inched the Connie into its slip...
...third largest in the world. On her first speed trials last week, the United States also showed that she is probably the fastest liner in the world. Off Virginia, she "considerably exceeded 34 knots" for eight hours, faster than any other passenger ship is known to have done. Going astern, the United States made 20 knots, faster than most ships' forward speed...
Prodded from astern by the Reserve Officers' Association, Hickey also disclaimed all credit for the suggestion that Annapolisman Queeg be made a reserve officer instead of a regular. "Our reserves,' he assured one & all, "are the backbone of the Navy...