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by kurz
Sun Apr 12, 2026 10:32 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Rudder Pivot Hardware
Replies: 11
Views: 1537

Re: Rudder Pivot Hardware

Too man washers
by kurz
Sun Apr 05, 2026 2:28 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: How long do sails last?
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: How long do sails last?

Tell us what u find out, pls
by kurz
Mon Mar 09, 2026 12:42 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Electric cookplate
Replies: 14
Views: 1981

Re: Electric cookplate

I love my Origo3000 with 2 stoves, on a gimbal... Guess what a big thing to get there with Ah... The origo is very compact. As long as I trailer weight is Important. 3 big batteries, 300w Solar, Inverters, starter lead Battery... You get 100kg or more. And count the $$$ My nespresso machine gets 12V...
by kurz
Wed Mar 04, 2026 8:30 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 1731

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

Which model do you have Kurz? That information and any photographs could help. https://www.openwind.de/ I have the anemometer on the mast top Down in the cabin the receiver the gives the data in the nmea System. The receiver has compass to compensate mast Rotation and GPS, so I see the speed.
by kurz
Tue Mar 03, 2026 11:48 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 1731

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

Yes I use Openwind. Nice guys, personal contact hapened. The Wind data are Shown in the AP Display from the evo100. You can get the data via mobile Phone. I have the reciever that compensates the mast rotation and leads the data to the raymarine net. I have to check if there was any steal near the r...
by kurz
Tue Mar 03, 2026 7:41 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 1731

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

@niceaft
Openwind also use BT. So no cable.
by kurz
Tue Mar 03, 2026 1:29 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 1731

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

looks cool for an :macx: , a :macm: would not get correct wind directon.

I am dealing with openwind for mast rotation compensation
by kurz
Fri Feb 27, 2026 2:52 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Need new steering!
Replies: 17
Views: 5197

Re: Need new steering!

sounds cool to have an AP that turns the OB also.

Just to remember: Do not ferget BOATs Autopilot install with the ev-100, tiller installed under deck.

I use the system for many years now and I am happy with it.
by kurz
Wed Feb 18, 2026 1:22 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: The myth of aging fiberglass
Replies: 8
Views: 2189

Re: The myth of aging fiberglass

ok, and where are our :macx: and :macm:

Good old boats or cheep new ones?

Is there some wood anywhere inside the structure?
by kurz
Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: The myth of aging fiberglass
Replies: 8
Views: 2189

Re: The myth of aging fiberglass

what do they say in short word?
by kurz
Sat Feb 14, 2026 2:21 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Enlarged Ballast Plug Hole
Replies: 9
Views: 2352

Re: Enlarged Ballast Plug Hole

About pressur test of Ballast tank


The most of the Tank you cannot See. What will you do there? ?

You could fill the boat with water. The watch and listen of you can See an hear bubbles...
by kurz
Tue Jan 27, 2026 11:32 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Type of screw into boom.
Replies: 10
Views: 2540

Re: Type of screw into boom.

don't forget alu rivets that are long til 30mm or more...
by kurz
Tue Jan 27, 2026 12:30 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Type of screw into boom.
Replies: 10
Views: 2540

Re: Type of screw into boom.

Well a rivet mit is a perfect solution.

But: You get a really big hole in the Alu.

Maybe easy would ne normal rivet. Just watch for the perfect length.
AT the end you stay with a screw... Easy... :D

Problem... What diameter the hole has to be. Just test out.
by kurz
Mon Jan 26, 2026 11:22 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Type of screw into boom.
Replies: 10
Views: 2540

Re: Type of screw into boom.

Steines screw, like factory made.