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Show 40 -- 37-- that not true? A Yes, of course, almost anything is possible, with men of strength and courage and ability. Yes, it could be done, I am sure. Q Well, if they were competent men and knew how to operate a boat, they would do it without mishap in all probability, would they not? " A They would do it, but I can not say without mishap, because I do not know." R. 98- 99. The process of lining the boat around the rapids is the equivalent of the old portage with the lighter boats, and the lighter boat would be carried around the rapids the same as provision. " In fact, around the Grand Canyon, we found it necessary to carry our heavy boats out of the river entirely and skid them along the rocks. That is apt to happen." R. 99. Experiences proved that heavier boats are better than lighter boats going down through the portions of the river where he has been. " One expedition did try the lighter boats. The Government party had a canvas boat, for instance. But I think it is better to have strong, heavy boats that would stand the rough, heavy buffeting by the waves." R. 99- 100. " Q Are these rapids as to which you have testified, all of them, of such a nature that the lighter boats could not get through? " A The difficulty at high water - now, we are speaking of the time that I went through? " The Special Master: Certainly. " The Witness: The difficulty at high water is the size |