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I can only approach this from the automobile angle, and suggest that you have a ground loop somewhere. Try grounding the radio with a second ground, see if the whine goes away?

It's what we're here for, Jan!

I suspect the displacement rating is total weight of the boat. Gear/people/etc. But common advice is to get an oversized tiller-pilot, in order to keep the device from running at the edge of its capabilities.

I met her at the Toronto Boat Show, where she was promoting the book. It was absolutely fascinating to meet her.

I used to have her second book, which included many of these articles. It was autographed and everything. My (non-sailing) ex-wife has kept it.

Well, I live in Toronto, so no big deal for me. I have no boat right now though. I'll have to crew on Jose's.

No beer was spilled. I think, really, that no photos were taken either.

It was a fun meetup. Of course, talking Contessa's is always fun, right?

Jose, no need to apologise! Things come up!

No andrew, not a prayer meeting.

That was the day I bought my Contessa. M father and I were inspecting things when that photo was taken.