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Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-03-2011, 10:37
Replies: 151
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Posted By BgDmSWEDE
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

Think I'm going to agree and close my case. My first sailer was a Vagabond 17 (a 17' day sailor, that was stripped of excess weight). It had a retractable keel and I made the error of trying to sail...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-03-2011, 10:12
Replies: 151
Views: 32,635
Posted By BgDmSWEDE
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

With a ton of kids onboard and if they found the tank valve... possibly opened it and it self-bailed? I believe they say you can empty the tank while underway (perferrably under OB power).
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-03-2011, 09:59
Replies: 151
Views: 32,635
Posted By BgDmSWEDE
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

If some rental shop allowed 9 people on a 26' Mc they are soon to be out of business!! or they will be under new management.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-03-2011, 09:38
Replies: 151
Views: 32,635
Posted By BgDmSWEDE
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

This was a McGregor or of like design? Doesn't a McGregor still use a centerboard, I thought they did?
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-03-2011, 09:36
Replies: 151
Views: 32,635
Posted By BgDmSWEDE
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

When I first saw this pic I too said 'where's the keel'!!! On a boat this size the keel is normally fixed (no slot). I question whether it fell off or was knocked off and perhaps they violently...
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