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by Y.B.Normal
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Annapolis Sailboat show April 26-28, 2024 Anyone else going?
Replies: 3
Views: 153

Re: Annapolis Sailboat show April 26-28, 2024 Anyone else going?

Hi NiceAft,
I'm now in western PA, about an hour east of PIT.
by Y.B.Normal
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Annapolis Sailboat show April 26-28, 2024 Anyone else going?
Replies: 3
Views: 153

Annapolis Sailboat show April 26-28, 2024 Anyone else going?

My wife and I will be going to the show Sat. and Sun. Anyone else going? Perhaps we can meet up. We've recently relocated from Wisconsin and are looking for sailing opportunities in this part of the U.S.
by Y.B.Normal
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Mac 'bump' and silicone
Replies: 62
Views: 19593

Re: Mac 'bump' and silicone

I use Wearlon Speedcoat 49 bottom paint on my hull. It's water-based super slippery anti-fouling paint. I only have to re-coat it every 4-5 years or so. BE CAREFUL, don't hit the brakes too hard or you'll bend the winch stand. (Don't ask me how I know :? .)
by Y.B.Normal
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
Replies: 50
Views: 5783

Re: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?

It's "YB" to my friends. :D :D
by Y.B.Normal
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
Replies: 50
Views: 5783

Re: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?

I've been a member for years, but wasn't able to post for several years as the board wouldn't accept my password. I just tried to reset it and was able to. I've owned a 26M since 2006. :macm:
by Y.B.Normal
Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: shore power installation, galvanic isolator
Replies: 7
Views: 2287

shore power installation, galvanic isolator

I'm in the process of installing a shore power system in my Mac 26M.
Where have you purchased the components, especially the galvanic isolator?
The only galvanic isolators I find on my internet search are either WAY too large or cost $400+.
Ezacdc.com seems to be out of business.
by Y.B.Normal
Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M fuel tank
Replies: 33
Views: 9141

Re: 26M fuel tank

I have 4-6 gal. plastic tanks. The nice thing about them is I can take them out to fill them and at the end of the year I can remove them to drain them into my car. I use 1 for the trip out, one to return, and 2 extra for longer trips.
by Y.B.Normal
Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: An alternative to the bump
Replies: 15
Views: 10027

Re: An alternative to the bump

This year I tried pulling out the boat on the trailer, attaching the tie-down strap LOOSELY between the boat and the trailer, then re-launching the trailer. You only want 2-3" between the hull and the bunks. Now re-tighten the winch so the bow moves into the V. This reduces the angle between th...
by Y.B.Normal
Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Our M26 appears in a music video...
Replies: 33
Views: 14259

Re: Our M26 appears in a music video...

Our 26M (Y.B.NORMAL) made it on the front page of our local newspaper (Appleton Post Crescent) several years ago when they abruptly closed the lock on the Fox River going from Lake Winnebago to Little Lake Butte des Mortes, trapping powerboats downstream on the river. The photographer was apparently...
by Y.B.Normal
Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 88
Views: 27449

Re: Where is everyone?

I'm busy SAILING! The season here in NE Wisconsin is short. So far I've been sailing the upper Bay of Green Bay (Lake Michigan), middle Bay of Green Bay, and Lake Winnebago. Ah, the wonders of trailer sailing.
by Y.B.Normal
Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Canada rules & North Channel
Replies: 6
Views: 3058

Re: Canada rules & North Channel

I've been up there twice with the trailer sailors group. We routinely communicated on our VHF radios during our morning/evening call-ins. While I bought a composting head before our first trip up there, I never heard of anyone in our group having a problem with Canadian officials over a port-a-potty...
by Y.B.Normal
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Narrow Dodger
Replies: 26
Views: 10917

Re: Narrow Dodger

I purchased and installed the BWY full enclosure and stern rail seats this Spring and am VERY happy with them. I leave the frame for the dodger in place as it adds more hand holds going forward, and just remove the canvas. I did have a problem with the stern rail seats, but BWY worked with me to sol...
by Y.B.Normal
Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Tell-tales
Replies: 3
Views: 2191

Re: Tell-tales

I have one at each batten, at the leach.
by Y.B.Normal
Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What size Spinnaker are you using? (26M)
Replies: 2
Views: 2267

Re: What size Spinnaker are you using? (26M)

One of our sailors here is using an old E-scow symmetrical spinnaker on his 26D for racing. It works great, however, he suggests an A-sail for cruising. He got his S-sail for almost nothing because most E racers are going with A-sails.
by Y.B.Normal
Mon May 20, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: is this forum for "trailers & towing" only or can we talk about tow vehicles?
Replies: 111
Views: 44293

Re: is this forum for "trailers & towing" only or can we talk about tow vehicles?

Jimmyt,
Did you have any trouble aligning your motor to your rudders with the quick disconnect link? Mine is a few degrees off. I'm not sure if I should bend the stainless connector that goes from the rudder arm to the quick disconnect link in order to get the needed adjustment.