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Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
marcham at 12:47am 04.13.24
When an outboard auxiliary is used on a sailboat, I find it much easier to control the boat with the
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
LloydB at 9:36pm 04.12.24
It looks to me like you really want a PWC. Why a sailboat?
3GM30F Service Issue
Mark Maulden at 9:30pm 04.12.24
to me, this looks like a leaky injector(s)..You shut the engine down and fuel keeps dripping into th
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer
higgs at 8:08pm 04.12.24
Your avatar says McGregor, but this boat does not look like a McGregor. Looks more like a Merit 25.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
DArcy at 8:05pm 04.12.24
Cant see how it would decrease value. Because anyone that would mount an outboard to the back of a
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer
MikeHoncho at 7:47pm 04.12.24
The trailer is made for a much larger boat. Even if the tongue weight was correct, the bunk system
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
FastOlson at 7:30pm 04.12.24
The way the OP's question keeps being repeated with no evidence of learning from reading replies, se
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
jssailem at 7:28pm 04.12.24
A way not yet considered would be to re imagine your boat. Take the single engine out and install tw
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
Ted10028 at 7:10pm 04.12.24
One big concern is you will have to leave the helm to use the outboard. If you really want "extreme
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
DArcy at 6:55pm 04.12.24
Not sure why you say an outboard that you could turn perpendicular to length of boat would not give
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
Ted10028 at 6:53pm 04.12.24
I agree if your diesel fails an outboard could get you back over the bar to the dock in a reasonabl
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
Ted10028 at 6:48pm 04.12.24
Because you never want to try making a tight turn with the prop engaged. Plus, if you have to make
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
dlochner at 6:43pm 04.12.24
Not sure why you say an outboard that you could turn perpendicular to length of boat would not give
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:24pm 04.12.24
Not sure why you say an outboard that you could turn perpendicular to length of boat would not give
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
Ted10028 at 6:13pm 04.12.24
I have handled all kinds of boats from sailboards to square rigged, full keel ships as well as smal
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer
David in Sandusky at 6:00pm 04.12.24
Wow, The boat is funny on the trailer! It also appears that the boat is at an angle to the trailer.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
DArcy at 6:00pm 04.12.24
I'm sure those are good ideas, and I do appreciate the effort. But don't forget there are 7 advanta
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
dLj at 5:07pm 04.12.24
@Ted10028 - several times I've listened to folks ask you why are you asking us things and then telli
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
kappykaplan at 4:40pm 04.12.24
Ted, I've said it before - none of us learned our small boat handling skills overnight. As others h
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320?
LloydB at 4:39pm 04.12.24
I agree if your diesel fails an outboard could get you back over the bar to the dock in a reasonable

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