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by elvatoli
Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Shore power wiring Question
Replies: 18
Views: 4333

Re: Shore power wiring Question

We have in "Lovers Cross", a shore power array made by last owner 4 years ago. He is an Electronic Engineer working for Police Cars electronics He installed an Inverter/Charger that he bought over the internet from Hong Kong. It is a 2000 W inverter and 5 amp charger. He said he paid $600 ...
by elvatoli
Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Marina spiders :-(
Replies: 29
Views: 7590

Re: Marina spiders :-(

Can you just throw inside a can of kill all fogger, close the hatch and return next day to see what have been killed ?

Hector
Port Isabel, Tx
by elvatoli
Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector
Replies: 38
Views: 9144

Re: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector

I made a provisional installation. I put the antenna on one of the lateral stays, and run the cable over the top of the cabin into the interior cabin to the radio location, wich is on the port side bunkwall next to the switch panel. The prolem is to install the VHF connectors to each end of the cabl...
by elvatoli
Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector
Replies: 38
Views: 9144

Re: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector

As always a lot of good ideas. Thank you all. I like the idea to cut just the cable hole at the cabin top, less leaking problems, less inside liner room required. I also bought the FM antenna spliter and it have to be connected inside the boat, so I'm planning to connect this spliter at the end of t...
by elvatoli
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector
Replies: 38
Views: 9144

Re: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector

I will use your idea of the washers and 4200
Where it will be better to do the hole ? Next to the actual masthead connector or on the other side of the mast rised fiberglass plate.

Thank you
Hector
PI, TX
by elvatoli
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Speedy Rigger Instructional Videos for MacGregor Yachts
Replies: 45
Views: 17585

Re: Speedy Rigger Instructional Videos for MacGregor Yachts

I finally received it yesterday, but the sound quality is not good, I cant hear what they are saying when sailing on the disc 2, and sometimes the image freeze for a little while.

Hector
PI, TX
by elvatoli
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: VHF antenna thru top cabin connector
Replies: 38
Views: 9144

VHF antenna thru top cabin connector

I'm installing a new VHF antenna I got from Defender marine. When I called them I asked for the technocal department and asked about evrything I will need to do this installation. They sent me 3 male connectors 1 female-female connector and cable and the antenna (Shakespeare) I'm trying to figure ou...
by elvatoli
Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: shackle bent at the pedestal controlling main
Replies: 5
Views: 1236

shackle bent at the pedestal controlling main

Since I bought the boat the shackle at the console conected to the main controller halyard is bent. For me it looks like not to strong or strong enough.
What do I have to look for to replace it ?
Size or brand or strenght, etc.

Thank you
Hector
Port Isabel, Texas
by elvatoli
Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Windvane Davis gone
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Re: Windvane Davis gone

Mine was a Windex 15
The small vanes for lateral stays, I think they can stay clear of the jib, since I have the K-H 105.

Thank you
Hector
by elvatoli
Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Windvane Davis gone
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Windvane Davis gone

My Davis windvane is gone after sailing at 32 mph wind gusts. I'm sure I screwed the windvane all the way tigh, but when I was sailing heeling at 30 degrees, I saw the windvane snap out of the windvane mount and into the ocean, now I know that a replacement is $30 dlls. at Defender, but dont know if...
by elvatoli
Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anchor Light on an X
Replies: 73
Views: 14629

Re: Anchor Light on an X

How much are the best LED spreader lights and anchor light with 2 or 3 NM of power ?
I would like that my anchor light installed at the aft stay will be bright enough to light up the deck also

Thank you
Hector
Port Isabel, TX
by elvatoli
Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Speedy Rigger Instructional Videos for MacGregor Yachts
Replies: 45
Views: 17585

Re: Speedy Rigger Instructional Videos for MacGregor Yachts

I'm waiting for mine also
I ordered two weeks ago and still wating

Hector
Port Isabel
Brownsville
San Benito, Texas
by elvatoli
Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M w/ 90 HP
Replies: 59
Views: 13529

Re: 26M w/ 90 HP

Does anybody knows the prices for the motors ?. New and installed ?
Tohatsu 2 stroke 50hp, 75 hp, 90 hp
Suzuki 70 hp, 90 hp
If I can pay $1000 less than what the local dealer have offered ($5800 50hp, $7500 75hp, tohatsus), I can travel anywhere in Texas to get it.

Thanks
Hector
Port Isabel, TX
by elvatoli
Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Computer Sail Simulators to be better sailor ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2239

Computer Sail Simulators to be better sailor ?

I have been reading studying different books on sail trimming and rigging, and books about sailing performance and magazines, etc., to know how to be a good sailor and under a lot of different conditions, take the best speedand performance from my boat. I'm revewing different computer sail simulator...
by elvatoli
Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M w/ 90 HP
Replies: 59
Views: 13529

Re: 26M w/ 90 HP

I was offered by the local Tohatsu dealer the 2 stroke 50hp for $5800 He also sells the new 75hp for $7400 with everything installed. Now I only have the Tohatsu 9.8 with manual lift. He says that there is no reason to install the 75 hp, because on the Tohatsus, the 50 hp performs as a 70hp, and the...