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- Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:35 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Sail-Pack/Cover/Lazy-jacks....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3573
Re: Sail-Pack/Cover/Lazy-jacks....
Man I hope you realize how lucky you are to have a woman who is so tallented like youself , so eager to go sailing with you on your adventures, she truly is an uncut Diamond hold onto that treasure because they are far & few "Lucky You" Very professionaly done J 8) totally agree, and ...
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:29 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: raise mast before launch?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3092
Re: raise mast before launch?
Are there any problems with raising the mast while the boat is still on the trailer and then launching. I am not sure how unstable the boat would be with the mast up and the ballast tank empty. I know that two adults stepping aboard at the same time will cause an alarming dip. Thanks. Dave To the m...
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:47 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: PHL duck boat incident this morning - 2 missing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1175
Re: PHL duck boat incident this morning - 2 missing
wow, thats bad. It tells that even close to land, you hawe to be precosius.
- Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:48 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Power Thruster Test Results
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2621
Re: Power Thruster Test Results
however I noticed that there is a fair amount of friction due to the rudder lines holding the rudders up. Once I eased the lines off a bit, the steering became easier. I ran out of time otherwise I would have pinned one rudder up with the nut and bolt to see if it would relieve the line pressure an...
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:21 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Power Thruster Test Results
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2621
- Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:02 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: a little help on a raymarine autopilot on a M
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1029
a little help on a raymarine autopilot on a M
Hey Mac brethren I have to install my Raymarine which I had from my old boat. But I have come to throw the screws to the wheel assembly away. Is there someone who can screw one of your out and measure the length of the threaded portion of the screw? Because I can see that I may not have some that ar...
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:09 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Battery? RE:Dog Gone It
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1766
Re: Battery? RE:Dog Gone It
Hn highlander Love your mods, nice when peoble try stuff, instead of just wondering how it could be. But looking at your boat whith mods, im thinking you must hawe added alot of extra pounds? Has it changed the preformence? And is the trailor taking it well? Daniel PS. im impressed by your bov whith...
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:49 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Raymarine S1 Autopilot
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2618
Re: Raymarine S1 Autopilot
Phil M wrote:How much does your autopilot wear down your battery?
Phil M
i only got a small battery, and sailed fore 6 houers, whitout any problems. But if you are turning meny times, it vill wear down.
But if i remember it right, it wil not drain the battery totaly, it wil stop at xx volt.
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:44 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Anchor update - Success!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5350
Re: Anchor update - Success!
K9Kampers wrote:John-
For a boat made to GO, GO, GO...those shiny anchors look like boat bling!
I think hes in to blink
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:26 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Anchor update - Success!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5350
Re: Anchor update - Success!
Once we went to the G-16 our anchoring problems went away.... I got the one smaller, and it dosent work, at all, cant hold the boat, but it fits in the anchor locker:-) Im gonna get a Bruce anchor, i hawe good expirience whith that model, even if it cant fit the locker. http://www.sailinox.nl/Html/I...
- Mon May 10, 2010 6:48 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Macgregor Factory Price Hike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3420
Re: Macgregor Factory Price Hike
You still get it cheap. Basic prise in scandinavia (and northern europe) 40239,56 USD.
On top of that comes an engine and a genua, toilet ect.
I payed 42808,95 USD fore a 2 years old
whith a 50 hp suzuki and medium equipment...
But hven the ground price goes up, so do the used prising
On top of that comes an engine and a genua, toilet ect.
I payed 42808,95 USD fore a 2 years old
But hven the ground price goes up, so do the used prising
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:39 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Raymarine WheelPilot - Wire Boot Needed
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4554
Re: Raymarine WheelPilot - Wire Boot Needed
I dont know the english word fore it, but on my friends boat we modd. one of these to do the job, whith some outboard electricety: http://marinelageret.dk/rig-og-sejl-132 ... -3895.html
It cost like 10 UDS.
Daniel
It cost like 10 UDS.
Daniel
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:40 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: daggerboard check
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3923
Re: daggerboard check
I had the shock of my (sailing) life when I checked my dagger board recently: http://www.sailblogs.com/member/morwenna/index.php?show=gallery&aid=5858&pid=101678 We had a gentle grounding onto a sloping sandy beach when approaching to anchor but it obviously wasn't as gentle as I had though...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:38 am
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: How to check noseweight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6107
Re: How to check noseweight
Unless its a front wheel drive. But who would tow with a front wheel drive? :wink: iwe got an BMW E46 330D, and its werry close to the road when riding whith the trailer, so i know the problem. It can be solved by spending som time when loading the boat. Goes from 15 cm. (5 inch) to 25 cm.( 8 inch)...
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:30 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Sprayhod and tent
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1892
Re: Sprayhod and tent
Its whith alu tubing, i didnt see the prise whith steel, maybee i should try and get that prise too.Highlander wrote:Is that with Stainless Steel tubing & hardware !! if yes that is a very good price![]()
J
Daniel
