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by dlandersson
Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Inflatable Belt Pack PFD ok with coast guard?
Replies: 1
Views: 27

Inflatable Belt Pack PFD ok with coast guard?

Anyone know if the Inflatable Belt Pack PFD is ok with coast guard? 8)

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/bl ... &rrec=true
by dlandersson
Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:47 am
Forum: The Front Room
Topic: Marina slip signs
Replies: 0
Views: 124

Marina slip signs

Marina slip signs - my neighbor :P


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by dlandersson
Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:50 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions
Replies: 17
Views: 1022

Re: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions

Certainly true on the south side of Lake Michigan :)
Starscream wrote: Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:10 am If you're a typical 26X user, no one takes off their shoes when boarding
by dlandersson
Tue Jun 10, 2025 5:56 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Curtains for 26X?
Replies: 11
Views: 745

Re: Curtains for 26X?

My sone and his crowd are 16 (approx.)

What I'd really like is something like the old 50's - 60's ball point pens with hula girls/naked girls on them when you shake them (or something) :P
by dlandersson
Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Curtains for 26X?
Replies: 11
Views: 745

Re: Curtains for 26X?

Called and left a msg. Gent called me back and had what I needed. Nice that he was in Illinois. Still has stock, but when it's gone it's gone. :wink: I previously purchased flexible blackout screens with suction cups that attached to the windows that fit perfectly on the windows of the 26x. All seve...
by dlandersson
Sun Jun 08, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X Cockpit Sun Shade?
Replies: 8
Views: 462

Re: 26X Cockpit Sun Shade?

Thx 8) https://oceansouth.us/product/3-bow-bimini-top-with-rocket-launcher-4ft-length/ Had to cut the poles down to minimum height, distance between backstay and boom is as long as I could get away with on my X. Not sure if a longer one could be put on an M, but, you do have to look around the thing...
by dlandersson
Fri Jun 06, 2025 1:59 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X Cockpit Sun Shade?
Replies: 8
Views: 462

26X Cockpit Sun Shade?

My son wants to "camp out" with his buddies on our X.

Looking for recomendations for a cockpit sun shade that will leave the port side semi open to get off and on from the dock slip? 8)
by dlandersson
Fri Jun 06, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions
Replies: 17
Views: 1022

Re: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions

Ok, went over the cushions with Magic Easer once and then with Starbright Vinvly Cleaner. Vert happy with results. Thank you again. 8) I have a 97X so I Iam pretty surprised at how well the cushions have held up. :| Results of the Magic Eraser process several years ago. With the 303 applied afterwar...
by dlandersson
Fri Jun 06, 2025 1:39 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winch covers?
Replies: 3
Views: 279

Winch covers?

My old winch covers are pretty shot and I'm have a surprising amnount of trouble finding some (bought some $6 ones on Amazon and they turned out to be for a car winch :P )

I beleive I have size 7 X winches. Help anyone? 8)
by dlandersson
Thu Jun 05, 2025 4:30 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions
Replies: 17
Views: 1022

Re: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions

Serious thanks 8)
Starscream wrote: Tue Jun 03, 2025 12:35 pm Results of the Magic Eraser process several years ago. With the 303 applied afterwards, the cushions still look great.

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by dlandersson
Wed Jun 04, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: New to forum, 1st sailboat MacGregor 22 and have questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1157

Re: New to forum, 1st sailboat MacGregor 22 and have questions

Um, new owners/members hafta buy pizza :P Good day to all! I am the proud owner of a 1979 Macgregor 22 sailboat. I brought it home Sat May 31st. It appears that a previous owner has rigged it with the second headsail boom from a Venture of Newport boat, Basically making my Macgregor 22 a cutter rig ...
by dlandersson
Tue Jun 03, 2025 4:34 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions
Replies: 17
Views: 1022

Re: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions

Ummm .... I was going to get around to it ... :P
NiceAft wrote: Tue Jun 03, 2025 4:27 am
Of course if one has not done any maintenance on the cushions from time immemorial, good luck. :wink:
by dlandersson
Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:32 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions
Replies: 17
Views: 1022

Re: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions

Thx 8) I have the original cockpit cushions. They're pretty dirty :| Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions? Magic Eraser with pretty much any cleaning solution like Simple Green for example, followed by a protective layer of 303 Aerospace...worked magic for me on the original cushion covers.
by dlandersson
Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:47 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions
Replies: 17
Views: 1022

Re: Recomendatioms for cleaning cosckpit cusions

It's a grey vinyl. Would hve replaced it years ago, but they work fine and they have studs sewn into them that match studs in the cockpit to hold them in place. Very nifty. :) It’s been 20 years since I’ve seen what the original cushions looked like. If the fabric is a vinyl, a strong item such as P...
by dlandersson
Sun Jun 01, 2025 3:59 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Line & pully & clutch from pedestal to rear of mast
Replies: 13
Views: 715

Re: Line & pully & clutch from pedestal to rear of mast

Ok, now you're making me use my head, and it's long out of warranty. :P Try "Dutch brake". 8) This is in fact what is commonly done in noprthern Europe. I beleive it's called a :dutch travelor" I fully agree that X's aren't really set up for it. The main use (for me) is to keep my boo...