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by My Time
Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: How can the Mac 26X sail close hauled better?
Replies: 49
Views: 16882

Re: How can the Mac 26X sail close hauled better?

I have a "M" but this mod worked for me.....not sure if it will work ona X... I installed these stantion fairleads so that I can run my jib line thru the pulley's on the tracks so that I can sail a little tighter to the wind .....it was worth the investment....she sailed signifigantly bett...
by My Time
Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chesapeake Bay Area Marina Suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 1123

Re: Chesapeake Bay Area Marina Suggestions

Thanks Chinook I was a little concerned about St. Michaels. I was not sure we would be able to get a slip. My wife is demanding shower facilities for all locations on this trip. I was at St. Michaels about 10 yrs ago but not real knowledgeable of the marinas. I have plenty of charts for the area and...
by My Time
Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chesapeake Bay Area Marina Suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 1123

Chesapeake Bay Area Marina Suggestions

We will be heading to the Chesapeake Bay for a 5-6 night stay in that area. We have most of the trip planned but we are looking for a quality marina with clean showers and a restaurant for the C & D canal area and possibly a stop midway between Annapolis and Baltimore on the Eastern shore. Anyon...
by My Time
Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Another Lesson learned ......... "rafting up"
Replies: 18
Views: 5048

Re: Another Lesson learned ......... "rafting up"

Unfortunatly this was not a Mac and he thought it may be too involved to lower the mast...I have only done that on my Mac and a 19' daysailor so I took his word for it....
by My Time
Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Another Lesson learned ......... "rafting up"
Replies: 18
Views: 5048

Re: Another Lesson learned ......... "rafting up"

This was not as much fun as I thought it would be....I need to make one more trip up...If I had to do it again I may let a younger smaller person make the trip....
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by My Time
Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Bill's EZ Cleat Mod....worth the $$$
Replies: 19
Views: 7881

Bill's EZ Cleat Mod....worth the $$$

I installed these stantion fairleads so that I can run my jib line thru the pulley's on the tracks so that I can sail a little tighter to the wind .....it was worth the investment....she sailed signifigantly better with this set up ...pointed a lot better....who ever uses the EZCleat I highly recomm...
by My Time
Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Another Lesson learned ......... "rafting up"
Replies: 18
Views: 5048

Another Lesson learned ......... "rafting up"

This weekend I met up with a buddy of mine on the Delaware river he was anchored and I pulled up next to him and we tied cleat to cleat with fenders out. All was fine we talked for a few minutes ... he went below to get something and I heard "BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG.." about 5 times.....looked...
by My Time
Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: I FOUND A (BIG) BOAT
Replies: 42
Views: 8691

Re: I FOUND A (BIG) BOAT

Can you teach me how to play poker!!! I want a 37' Benateau....
http://www.beneteauusa.com/#/?boat=Beneteau37
by My Time
Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mac-Mascot Contest
Replies: 21
Views: 4500

Re: Mac-Mascot Contest

We went out today and our friend brought her dog "Stout" along...
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by My Time
Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: broken mast
Replies: 17
Views: 5646

Re: broken mast

I do not know why I saved this but I did ......someone from this board originally posted this link and I saved it. It may be what you are looking for.

Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company:
http://www.dwyermast.com/families.asp?c ... Name=Masts
by My Time
Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: PHL duck boat incident this morning - 2 missing
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: PHL duck boat incident this morning - 2 missing

Ouch!...It is amazing that more people didn't get hurt http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wpvi/cms_exf_2007/news/local/070810_ic_duck_boat_being_hit_1.jpg http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wpvi/cms_exf_2007/news/local/070810_ic_duck_boat_being_hit_5_STRAIGHT.jpg http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wpvi...
by My Time
Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....
Replies: 24
Views: 5797

Re: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....

Thanks Bob I thought I was having an illusion with all this heat ....I knew I saw it there!
by My Time
Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....
Replies: 24
Views: 5797

Re: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....

Pssssst.....They did it again.... :o
by My Time
Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Velcro sail ties
Replies: 2
Views: 1571

Re: Velcro sail ties

I use these: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=109225&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10102&subdeptNum=10215&classNum=10216 These also work well: http://www.kwiktwist.com/Home.html Here is some velcro straps: http://...
by My Time
Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....
Replies: 24
Views: 5797

Modifications Hijacked!!! Moderators....

It looks like someone Hijacked the Modification section....