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- Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: No Tow Beast! What to do?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5783
Re: No Tow Beast! What to do?
mrbillfll , I don't know if Broad form Insurance is available in Florida but if your vehicles are paid off you can get a Broad form (liability) policy that covers your license and all vehicles you drive. After paying for separate policies for 4 cars, 2 full size P/U's, a motorcycle, motor home and ...
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Launching w/ Sling or Forklift (hyster)?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4604
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:55 pm
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: Fishtailing defeated!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4636
Re: Fishtailing defeated!
Just a word of caution; if you are going to keep max pressure in your tires as I do and travel on gravel roads, be prepared for more frequent blowouts :!: :( After experiencing numerous blowouts, on new tires, when traveling the back roads in BC, a local repair shop suggested I lower the pressure if...
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: LAKE HAVESU, CA MANSLAUGHTER
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4261
Re: LAKE HAVESU, CA MANSLAUGHTER
jschrade, Darwin loathes people like you.
A little common sense and situational awareness makes it difficult to thin the herd.
Rob
Condolences to family & RIP to the victim. 
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:26 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Catalina Island visitors Beware
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1286
Catalina Island visitors Beware
You may already know this - If you are in the area and visit Don't drink the water
- http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me ... 1530.story
Rob 
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:36 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Macgregor PNWest Sailing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1433
Macgregor PNWest Sailing
If you are in the Northwest you may be interested in this
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/l ... ng08m.html
Rob
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:51 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Catamaran flips in SF Bay
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5447
Re: Catamaran flips in SF Bay
Better know as a pitchpole. Quite exhilarating. ~Rich Rich, I used to pole vault in my younger days, very exhilarating unless you missed the landing(sawdust) :o :? Skiing Aerials off a ramp into the lake was much less stress on the body when landing :!: :D Rob 8)Too old and brittle for that now :wi...
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:30 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Catamaran flips in SF Bay
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5447
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 2:13 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Filling the Fuel Tanks
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11256
Re: Filling the Fuel Tanks
Here is some info on fueling.http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/ext ... ascan.html Hmmm, according to Snopes #(1) most of these fires are the Admirals fault
http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/static.asp
- Mon May 23, 2011 1:01 am
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: 26 M falls off trailer
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12353
Re: 26 M falls off trailer
Here is a link I posted to a while back about securing boats to trailer. http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... =9&t=17437 Middle of page #2 - Hope this helps some. There are good posts RE: Strapping VS Not Strapping. Choose your POISON
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:18 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Food / Drink Poll
- Replies: 68
- Views: 15038
Re: Food / Drink Poll
I remember that skit.Y.B.Normal wrote:Skideep2001:
Reminds me of the old Monty Python sketch: (to paraphrase:) We have Spam and eggs, Ham and Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam and Spam.....
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:58 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Food / Drink Poll
- Replies: 68
- Views: 15038
Re: Food / Drink Poll
I have this odd feeling Bacon is a very popular substance for some Mac sailors.
If allowed, here are some Bacon recipes to wet your Bacon appetite - Bacon Pancakes, Bacon Jam and Bacon soup. Rob
- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/f ... ewart.html
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:15 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Safety Reminder-Wear those PFD'S
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1701
Re: Safety Reminder-Wear those PFD'S
Better yet, carry a good rope cutting knife
And wear a helmet so you don't knock yourself senseless.Choices aplenty.
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:02 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Safety Reminder-Wear those PFD'S
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1701
Safety Reminder-Wear those PFD'S
Man moored on sailboat tangled in rope, drowns. - http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/l ... ng09m.html
- Fri Dec 24, 2010 5:57 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Trailer tie down
- Replies: 48
- Views: 10185
Re: Trailer tie down
Found old post about strapping Mac to trailer, it is a prudent thing and not real exspensive $$$ to give you a little peace of mind. No strap will keep the boat and trailer together in an accident (IMO) but it does provide some protection from a lawsuit. :( ["SkiDeep2001"]From a post last ...
