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by Mikebe
Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Great week sailing
Replies: 7
Views: 2864

Great week sailing

Just got back from a great week of sailing. My Dad, sister, and one of my nephew's provided the entertainment.... http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w59/mbelcher25/Fathers%20Day%20Weekend%202007/IMG_0027.jpg Docked at St Michaels (Chesapeak Bay) http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w59/mbelcher25/Fath...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:55 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Ballast tank odor
Replies: 50
Views: 11094

I've been putting between 8 - 16 ounces of clorox in my tank. I remember calculating that around 2 cups was about right when I was looking into this. Anyway, that's what I've been using...
by Mikebe
Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:01 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: West Coast of Scotland cruise
Replies: 13
Views: 5010

Thanks for the pics, beautiful, just beautiful. Of all the places I've been, Scotland will probably always be my favorite. I went there on a vacation a few years ago, rented a car and spent two weeks driving all over, visiting the many wonderful castles, going to the highland games festivities, the ...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Honda 50hp and Fuel Issues
Replies: 18
Views: 6956

I've been putting Stabil in every tank, regardless of how fast I use it. Last thing you want on a motor these days is carb problems. No such thing as an expert anymore if you've got carb problems...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:31 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Safe Heeling Angle???
Replies: 57
Views: 20623

Well, that's probably about where I was, but I don't know if my manner was calm and collected. I'll have to get a few more experiences under my belt before I can call it that, but thanks for the insight. BTW, at anchor, three beers and a shot of rum will calm things down quite a bit...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Early M retro fit
Replies: 45
Views: 12031

Oh, Kelly! I was hoping you'd raft up to leeward this weekend!
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Safe Heeling Angle???
Replies: 57
Views: 20623

I've never broached in my boat yet, but this last weekend I got underway at 6 am and was winging it across the bay... http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w59/mbelcher25/IMG_0020.jpg even though I knew a small craft advisory was in effect starting at 8 AM. At almost exactly 8 AM the wind suddenly went...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Early M retro fit
Replies: 45
Views: 12031

This is such a depressing thread. I'm looking forward to having may Dad, Sister, and one of my Nephews aboard my boat this coming father's day weekend. It will be the first time I've had 4 adults on the boat. I will find out how well the 07 M layout works, but I'm sure it will be fine and we will al...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Removing Barnacles
Replies: 17
Views: 6412

Here's what my hull looked like after three months in the Chesapeake... With tow vehicle... http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w59/mbelcher25/IMG_0011.jpg Closer...just a hint of green slim http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w59/mbelcher25/IMG_0012.jpg In the Water (everybody likes to see that (coul...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Running light float test
Replies: 9
Views: 2114

My dealer told me its made by Aqua Signal.
Checked West Marine, looks like it has to be WM model # 237263 AquaSignal

Local store has one in stock... :)

so I'm going with it. It will fit, or I will make it fit.
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:52 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Running light float test
Replies: 9
Views: 2114

Running light float test

I float tested the cover for my front (red/green) running light this weekend. It doesn't float. :( So far this season, I have also float tested a pair of glasses, a digital camera, and a swiss army knife. None of them floated. :( :x :cry: Anyway, I have (had) the standard front running light on my 0...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: pictures! hope this link works
Replies: 7
Views: 2473

Thanks for the pics. Worth a thousand words, as they say...
by Mikebe
Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:19 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Removing Barnacles
Replies: 17
Views: 6412

I'd say you don't have any anti-fouling bottom paint at all from the looks of your hull. If you do, something is seriously wrong with it. I had mine bottom painted early this year and it's been sitting in the chesapeake since the beginning of March. I pulled it out this weekend and the bottom was cl...
by Mikebe
Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:57 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Honda 50 Prop -- Solas Amita 4-Blade
Replies: 34
Views: 13221

If you like, let me know when you will be over this side again.
Same here, but be warned, we both have the blue hulls... :D
by Mikebe
Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Honda 50 Prop -- Solas Amita 4-Blade
Replies: 34
Views: 13221

Not sure if you were referring to me, but thanks. And it looks like you may have it sold. It sounds like people get mixed results with props on the Honda 50. Sorry, it was a post on an open forum. I should have said "if anyone is interested". I agree with you about the mixed results...wit...