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by daydreamerbob
Mon May 02, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailer Strap
Replies: 14
Views: 4197

Re: Trailer Strap

Jim: Tough Luck: Mine decayed due to UV as well and snapped when I was cranking the boat up the trailer. Luckily I had a dock line on the bow that I tied off on the ladder. Anyway, I have since installed a new winch all together - however, I did try the WM replacement straps. As I recall, the WM 20 ...
by daydreamerbob
Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: how to deal with blue speckles in M non skid?
Replies: 12
Views: 2818

Re: how to deal with blue speckles in M non skid?

is it possibly overspray from another job done at the dealer?
by daydreamerbob
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Sail Trim on the 26M
Replies: 19
Views: 4211

Re: Sail Trim on the 26M

Dang - that explains a lot.
by daydreamerbob
Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Blue hull verses white hull
Replies: 44
Views: 10305

Re: Blue hull verses white hull

The only thing slower (and less interesting) than a Penn State Offensive Lineman in his away uniform is a White Mac 26
by daydreamerbob
Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Blue hull verses white hull
Replies: 44
Views: 10305

Re: Blue hull verses white hull

White hulls are sooo slow - they are just now getting into the debate that we blue hulls decisively won 3 years ago.
by daydreamerbob
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:59 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Sailboat Capsize in San Diego (Merged Topics)
Replies: 46
Views: 19000

Sailboat Capsize in San Diego (Merged Topics)

Anyone know what boat this is? I did not see a keel?

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/ ... =allsearch

I hope the survivors fare well.
by daydreamerbob
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Can the X be Coast Guard Documented?
Replies: 15
Views: 5427

Re: Can the X be Coast Guard Documented?

the reason is...they want to title the boat and place a lien on the title - and hold title until the loan is paid. at least i think that is the reason.
by daydreamerbob
Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....
Replies: 24
Views: 5792

Re: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....

i have screen shots from today's event - mailed to Rich. Kevin if you'd like them send me a mail I can respond to with attachments. Thanks
by daydreamerbob
Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Pictures taken from your MacGregor
Replies: 218
Views: 81360

Re: Pictures taken from you MacGregor

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Fireworks
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Marathon Sunset
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ICW drawbridge
by daydreamerbob
Wed May 05, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Do GPS maps include speed data?
Replies: 7
Views: 1475

Re: Do GPS maps include speed data?

i don't know if my lowrance does or not -

but my garmin forerunner 305 running watch sure does. think you can get one for $175 or so these days.
by daydreamerbob
Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: iPhone Apps
Replies: 19
Views: 6252

Re: iPhone Apps

I used this app on an iphone 3g on the GA/SC ICW last week and with one exception (incorrect bridge height) it was awesome. I was using the iphone for navigation and the lowrance gps/chartplotter for depth. it was very windy while we were out and water was splashing from all sides as we do not have ...
by daydreamerbob
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: New outboard on the market
Replies: 40
Views: 15009

Re: New outboard on the market

i long to go the advertised speed - my kids despise my Yamaha 60ht - we need a bigger engine daddy - its not fun anymore daddy - we need to go faster daddy - why cant we take any friends daddy - i peaked at 18.6 - never towed a tube faster than 15.5 - just another 5 mph is all i need and they'd be t...
by daydreamerbob
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Daydreamin on the ICW
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Re: Daydreamin on the ICW

Stuff about the trip - we spent 4 nights on the ICW 1. Savannah River Street - Dinner and touristy things in town. Docked at Hyatt vs. City Docks for shower and bathroom access. Very Noisy and Big Boats go buy often 2. Shelter Cove Marina HHI - Rode Bikes to Beach and Caligny Circle - had dinner at ...
by daydreamerbob
Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Daydreamin on the ICW
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Re: Daydreamin on the ICW

Pics from Trip

Spanish Moss in Savannah
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Tybee Light
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Tybee Island - from the Back Side
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