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by Starscream
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot -Mac26X
Replies: 70
Views: 14471

Re: Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot -Mac26X

Expanding the Raymarine network: added the AIS700 transmitter/receiver. I'm running out of real-estate to mount things :D The control unit is mounted over the aft port berth, below and aft of the original fuse panel. I mounted the GPS antenna INSIDE the cabin, behind the roof liner of the aft port b...
by Starscream
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mold?
Replies: 21
Views: 545

Re: Mold?

Starscream, If the bilge areas are used for storage, how resilient is this compound to abrasion, or do you only apply during off season storage :?: It can be wiped off fairly easily, but if the space isn't used much it'll stay there for quite some time, like over a year. When I spring-clean I remov...
by Starscream
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:51 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mold?
Replies: 21
Views: 545

Re: Mold?

A good choice for surfaces that are somewhat hidden, like the entire bilge and hidden side of the liner is a product called Concrobium. It's sprayed on, and it leaves a white powdery residue that prevents the re-formation of mold. Concrobium is based on baking soda, washing soda, and trisodium phosp...
by Starscream
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Sewing Machine thoughts.
Replies: 2
Views: 144

Re: Sewing Machine thoughts.

Can't help you on the decision between those models, bit for my cockpit enclosure and cushion projects I just used a Singer Heavy Duty machine available at Costco or Walmart for a fraction of the price. https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/b63b0dd2-347e-47c6-a871-1a2b3cee39d6_1.8ceaf5387767456ccd9e5e77b...
by Starscream
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Bahamas 2025 Planning
Replies: 13
Views: 744

Re: Bahamas 2025 Planning

Ah, after a convo last night with my boys, we have two other things to possibly add to the list: Starlink and a generator. Added points 15 and 16 to keep track of. 1) Katadyn Powersurvivor 40e watermaker 2) More solar, possibly a rigid panel mounted on a stern arch of some sort. I'm now reconsiderin...
by Starscream
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Uflex rotary steering
Replies: 6
Views: 473

Re: Uflex rotary steering

I have no experience with commercially produced wheel pilots other than what info has been posted on this forum. The speed at which an auto system can correct your heading after a wind gust, large wave or current will be critical I suspect. Could those that have them installed give me some idea of ...
by Starscream
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Bahamas 2025 Planning
Replies: 13
Views: 744

Re: Bahamas 2025 Planning

So good to hear from you Mike, and what good advice, thank you. I remember about a decade ago Quebec1 towed down to miami in a Bahamas attempt, also on a short schedule, and he never ended up making the crossing because of weather, but had a blast in the local waters. That's always an option. We'll ...
by Starscream
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Bahamas 2025 Planning
Replies: 13
Views: 744

Re: Bahamas 2025 Planning

1st off, there are a lot members (me included) wishing you all the best; successful planing and a successful trip. I remember years ago reading reports of trips by the Conch Cruisers suggesting back up items. I mention this because I see only one anchor. A 13lb Mantus is good, but you need a back u...
by Starscream
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:56 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Bahamas 2025 Planning
Replies: 13
Views: 744

Bahamas 2025 Planning

I am starting to plan a Bahamas trip, around Christmas of 2025. I'm not sure if it will actually come true or not, but we are beginning to outfit Bear Hunt for the voyage. I think that a thread documenting my thought process and contributions from others will be very useful. The destination isn't pl...
by Starscream
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot -Mac26X
Replies: 70
Views: 14471

Re: Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot -Mac26X

I don't know who needs to know this right now, but the EV-100 autopilot pack is currently on sale at Defender.com at $1200 US, which is the best price I've seen for a long, long time.

https://defender.com/en_us/raymarine-ev ... pilot-pack
by Starscream
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:42 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X "Mac Slap"
Replies: 21
Views: 775

Re: 26X "Mac Slap"

Let me know your 0.02$ :macx: :macx: When I repaired the centerboard I didn't bother with trying to correct the clunk. We sleep with the board up, of course. I also have the dyneema replacement line, and it's a bit of a problem because it slips too easily through the cam cleats, causing the board t...
by Starscream
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Parking While Extended Sailing
Replies: 5
Views: 414

Re: Parking While Extended Sailing

If I'm towing to a distant area with the idea of putting the boat in the water and sailing for say... a week, a month, several months... is there a generalized category of place that I can park my tow vehicle and trailer? For instance... Marinas - will they allow non-members? Public boat ramps Stat...
by Starscream
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:57 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?
Replies: 12
Views: 756

Re: Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?

I have a 2002 Mac26X, and we changed the original sails a few years ago. I chose to order a custom loose-foot mainsail from Precision Sails, and I am quite happy with the result. No changes to the original rigging were required, and the boom still clears the bimini just fine. As far as I know, all t...
by Starscream
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 14.7kn under Sail?
Replies: 35
Views: 2311

Re: 14.7kn under Sail?

Well, we know that the long distance car-towing can be done: remember Bertrand (username Quebec 1) and his old 3.8L Buick Lesabre towing from Quebec to Florida? https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=200654&hilit=bahamas#p200654 and: https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtop...
by Starscream
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 14.7kn under Sail?
Replies: 35
Views: 2311

Re: 14.7kn under Sail?

Sure I do it all the time. It's a matter of knowing your boat, being an incredibly skillful and yet modest sailor, properly seting your sails with a boom vang and a cunningham, careful control of the centerboard position, and a big heaping pile of BS. :D Roger also said you can do 20mph with a 50HP ...