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by David Sessoms
Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Carolina Coast
Replies: 10
Views: 2609

James, The Pamlico Sound area is a sailing paradise. The water is shallow but plenty there for sailing. You could spend weeks in that area and not see everything worth seeing. I know from Oriental you can sail the Neuse River to New Bern or you can take the Pamlico Sound over to the Pamlico River an...
by David Sessoms
Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailer Color / Bleeding Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 2438

Greg,

I took Chip's advise and didn't remove the axle and springs. After removing the fenders and wheels I found that things were much easier to get too. I am having a problem getting that plastic cap off the master cylinder. Any ideas?
by David Sessoms
Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailer Color / Bleeding Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 2438

Trailer Color / Bleeding Brakes

I'm in the process of sanding and re-painting my trailer. I can't tell if the trailer is a faded black or dark brown. Anyone have any insight on this? I'll be using Por 15 on the rusty spots and would like to get the new coat of paint as close to the factory paint as I can. I also want to remove the...
by David Sessoms
Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:56 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Bottom paint & barrier coat removal
Replies: 12
Views: 2284

Thanks Tripp for the reply. I really hadn't considered the hard white bottom paint because I really wasn't familiar with it. I did some research on the Petit and VC via their web sites. I'll certainly give this option serious consideration. I guess my greatest concern after stripping the bottom will...
by David Sessoms
Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Bottom paint & barrier coat removal
Replies: 12
Views: 2284

Bottom paint & barrier coat removal

I just removed my X from the trailer using the method posted on the Trailer and Towing list by using tires mounted on rims and 2X 8 lumber. It worked out very well and I had her off the trailer in about 2 1/2 hrs. Now that I have the boat off the trailer I want to do some sanding and painting on the...
by David Sessoms
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Standing rigging, shrouds, etc.,
Replies: 5
Views: 1490

Standing rigging, shrouds, etc.,

I'm looking for a good source to purchase a set of shrouds for my 2001 26X, online if possible. I live in NC........