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Forum: Cruising News & Events 30-07-2011, 19:08
Replies: 151
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Posted By stratosailor
Re: Two Dead, Seven Hurt in San Diego Sailboat Accident

Thanks Capt Phil, and I hope I didn't come off as being overly defensive. I just don't want people to think I intentionally meant to downgrade the MacGregor line of boats, or any other brand or type...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 30-07-2011, 15:55
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: Two Dead, Seven Hurt in San Diego Sailboat Accident

Bash, Capt Phil, Alaska JD:

Just to clarify, there was no "change of heart". All I did was post a picture of a sailboat with a humorous caption. None of you with the possible exception of Bash...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 30-07-2011, 02:44
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: Two Dead, Seven Hurt in San Diego Sailboat Accident

webejammin - That doesn't sound so bad. I could live with that. As long as it doesn't turn into a money generating scheme at the boater's expense.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 29-07-2011, 11:17
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: Two Dead, Seven Hurt in San Diego Sailboat Accident

Unfortunately, as our waterways get more and more crowded and as the government takes control of more and more aspects of our lives, it seems that boating licenses are inevitable in all states. It's...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-07-2011, 13:44
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: Two Dead, Seven Hurt in San Diego Sailboat Accident

Thanks, Bash. I never intended to offend anyone with my original post, however I can see how it might. This really is a great forum, and although I've only been a part of it for a short time I like...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-07-2011, 08:42
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: Two Dead, Seven Hurt in San Diego Sailboat Accident

Great points dc9, I agree. The boat as designed is safe as long as used within it's intended parameters. That goes for any boat.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-07-2011, 00:47
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

Let me make a correction to my previous post. They are fine for people who want a trailerable water-ballasted hybrid motor-boat/sailboat. Personally I think that this is not a good compromise,...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-07-2011, 00:08
Replies: 151
Views: 32,636
Posted By stratosailor
Re: 2 Dead, 7 Hurt in SD Sailboat Accident

I just learned of this tragedy a few days ago after making fun of MacGregor sailboats on this forum. I had posted a photo of a sailboat that was overloaded and didn't realize at the time that this...
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