Captain Beeky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 25 Oct 2008, at 09:56, Adrian Stott wrote, precisely: > >> My Kabola arrived with a special cowl for the top of the stove pipe, >> which seems to prevent >90% of this problem. > >As a mere mortal I find it hard to comprehend how you "know" whether >the cowl prevents 90%, 88%, 92.337% or 50% of the problem referenced. > >I can only presume you use your special powers which allow you to >"know" everything else ! 90% "must"be the correct figure.
<sigh> I said "seems to prevent >90% of this problem". The "seems" might be taken to indicate that I am reporting my impression of the situation. ">90%" could be understood as meaning that I was allowing a range for the estimate of at least 10%. As to how I made my estimate, it derives from personal observation during my visits to quite a few boats which have had stoves burning, that a large majority of them smelled of smoke or fumes inside if the day was windy. However, I'm quite happy for you to continue to believe that I have special powers. Just don't ask me to change clothes in a phone box. Adrian . Adrian Stott 07956-299966
