In 1976 my Motor Lifeboat Station had the last 36' lifeboat in commission ( reserve utility service.) These were double ended, wooden affairs with a single engine and even an auxiliary mast! It was due for decommisioning and display at a maritime museum. I actually found the mast stored in the bo'suns locker on base and restored it. One day we had all units on an extended SAR when yet another call came in. I got underway in the old 36535. Approaching the capsized boat our engine died. We stepped the mast ( I had been reading about sailing the night before) and completed the mission under sail. The next month I took our modern 44' out and flipped it in the same spot.