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by bwharkin
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Gas tanks
Replies: 34
Views: 8889

Re: Gas tanks

I have four 6 1/2 gallon Merc, tanks that fit nice & tight & do not come into the cockpit floor of my M & one hose that I switch from tank to tank, also keep a spare fuel hose in the boat incase of a fuel line failure like the prime bulb cracking or leaking J Can you give me the 6.5 gal...
by bwharkin
Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:25 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Any Sailing events in May???
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Re: Any Sailing events in May???

I will be there.
Anybody else??

3 days sailing around Pensacola.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FL120/
by bwharkin
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:24 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Any Sailing events in May???
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Re: Any Sailing events in May???

The FL120 might be what you are looking for. The 2012 event is scheduled for May 17-20. The route for 2012 starts at Gulf Breeze, across Santa Rosa Sound from Pensacola Beach. Try this website. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FL120/ Good luck and maybe we will see you there. Thanks for the heads up. ...
by bwharkin
Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Any Sailing events in May???
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Any Sailing events in May???

Looking for sailing events in May 2012.
I live in Louisiana but am able to travel thanks to my awesome :macm:

Regards Ben
by bwharkin
Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: First day out
Replies: 31
Views: 8440

Re: First day out

Had my first day.....Holly crap. Ended up having to swim under the boat to retrieve my dagger board. 3 miles offshore 4' seas 10-15 knots. By my self, Not fun The board safety rope broke and the knot in the other line was in the wrong location. Dagger board came out of the bottom of the boat and was...
by bwharkin
Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chinook is Bahamas Bound
Replies: 119
Views: 37472

Re: Chinook is Bahamas Bound

Your journal is an inspiration to all of us. My wife, son and I will be following in your foot steps......one day.
Will you be posting an route map on your blog site.

Ben
by bwharkin
Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June 28 Shuttle launch raft-up
Replies: 3
Views: 1473

Re: June 28 Shuttle launch raft-up

I see it is now scheduled for July 8th. I am able and ready to come. I would love my 5 old old son the see the last launch of the space shuttle. Need someone with local knowledge to take point and tell us what time and where to meet. :D :D :D :D :D :D

Don't hesitate to email.


Ben
by bwharkin
Thu May 26, 2011 4:54 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: ASA101 / 103 certification
Replies: 12
Views: 4877

Re: ASA101 / 103 certification

Uncle Jim wrote:Personally....." I learn from doing, and then fixing what I learnt' (Red Green)
Great stuff
by bwharkin
Sun May 22, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: top speed Honda 50Hp
Replies: 38
Views: 14695

Re: top speed Honda 50Hp

26M, Yamaha 5o, 500lb of humans, no mast and no ballast I got 17 knots.