I fit two of these 6 gallon tanks on the starboard side of my cockpit - with an extra two in the garage in case I ever want to "move up" to 24 gallons. 8) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scepter-08592-Neptune-Marine-Fuel-Tank-6-Gallon-Gas-Can-for-Outboard-Engines-Boat-Accessories/20694354?wmlsp...

Ok, my MRS winch line is like 55' long. The winch is the starboard cockpit one.

kmclemore wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 8:15 am

dlandersson wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 3:40 am No, the winch line.

For a winch MRS it’s 5/6” line, 15 feet long

Are sailing courses worth it?

No, the winch line. 8) I have the old 26X MRS. ANyone know what line (size and length) I should get to replace the old one (been there 15 years)? :? The original (non-winch) MRS was supplied with 54 feet of 5/16" white line. If, however, you're referring to the other (non-wench) Mrs. system... ...

My wife told me on our honeymoon "length isn't important"

Be Free wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 9:53 am The diameter matches my measurement. I did not check the length.

Thx. I'm thinking 5/16' and 55 feet. And weight/stress. I have no idea how strong it needs to be. I'm thinking pretty strong.

Note that it's an X. Just sayn'

Starscream wrote: ↑Thu May 15, 2025 8:00 am I wouldn't have bought a Mac if I was going to worry about this. Life's too short to not wot when you want to.

I have the old 26X MRS.

ANyone know what line (size and length) I should get to replace the old one (been there 15 years)?

"...as it was we were maxing out at a bout 2 knots all afternoon. " - yup, my goal is to do at least 3 knots :) "... this one ripped both my Genoa and main sail to shreds " - Looking for new? Used? I picked up some brand-new Hunter 22's some years back (the Hunter 22 was out of p...

:D :D :D Um, for sailors, it's "tow beast". :wink: For the first 7 months of 26X ownership we've been renting a U-haul to pull her out of storage and down the boat ramp. My daily driver back home must've sensed I was out two timing her because after 20 years of problem free driving my '05 ...

It's a lot of work to be done right. 8) The idea of peeling off the whole rubrail and replacing it wholly scares the bejeezus out of me. I remember having read some horrifying reports. And, after all, it's just a "skinny bumper", supposed to endure a few bumps. Mine doesn't leak and doesn'...

Interesting blurb on perception of the Great Lakes

I run into this every year. People who have sailed on smaller "typical" lakes are surprised by the sheer size of any of the Great Lakes.

WADR to M owners, I really like the X setup 8) 26M Listed in Florida - price seems attractive 8) https://www.popsells.com/boat-for-sale/2005-macgregor-26m-442866?cus_id=2867866&cus_unique_key=Fj6QBUh4olM2n4ehulLuREcMJRNdDpuLag3B&channel=10&source=104&utm_source=Pop&utm_medium=Ema...

Some kind of water pump (req in the US by the Coast Guard) Spare fuses in all your amperage values Some lengths of wire for repairs Selection of crimp-on electrical connections, including eyes, blade plugs (M&F), and splicing connectors Heat shrink tubing Box of waterproof matches Spare pins for...

Thank you for this. I'm turning 70 and I was wondering if I should hang it up.

Herschel wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 7:58 pm I'm 80 years old so my target heart rate for moderate exercise should be about 112 according to the American Heart Association.