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by kurz
Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:12 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 12 volt electric heat
Replies: 22
Views: 5201

Re: 12 volt electric heat

"my shower" I is actually easy done.

The main work was the pump out and the way to understand what kind of pump works.

If u use a manual Bilge pump and a new bucket itll work also.

If it's cold and windy and girl and other people near, outside shower is not the best...
by kurz
Sat Apr 12, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 12 volt electric heat
Replies: 22
Views: 5201

Re: 12 volt electric heat

My shower setup

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by kurz
Sat Apr 05, 2025 12:29 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Jib Sheets - Swivel Cam Cleats
Replies: 8
Views: 985

Re: Jib Sheets - Swivel Cam Cleats

Best thing ever.!
by kurz
Sun Mar 30, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Raising mast on ramp?
Replies: 23
Views: 1355

Re: Raising mast on ramp?

I often raise the Mast when docked in the water.

Does not matter. When you already have the Mast raised it is easier to dock an walk along the boat. That's all.
by kurz
Sun Mar 23, 2025 4:54 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Bahamas 2025 Planning
Replies: 25
Views: 6062

Re: Bahamas 2025 Planning

About Katadyn water maker... Und show your install please when ready to go!
by kurz
Tue Mar 04, 2025 1:59 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: The Admiral Wants Heat
Replies: 85
Views: 11917

Re: The Admiral Wants Heat

It modulates to its lowest rate of fire, but stays on. this is normal, my china heater does the same. there are heater that turn completely off and start again depending on temperature. I have the 2kw heater so the heat is not so high anyway. Maybe the 12V-consumption could be higher becouse the 10...
by kurz
Sun Feb 16, 2025 11:56 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Well, you wanted a swim platform....
Replies: 12
Views: 2232

Re: Well, you wanted a swim platform....

The only reason for the platform for me was easy docking in the Mediterranean. There you drop the anker, then move back to the dock. With the macs the problem is you cannot get out of the boat backwards because of the OB, the boat is to far away from the dock. With the platform you could do this eas...
by kurz
Sun Feb 16, 2025 8:12 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Well, you wanted a swim platform....
Replies: 12
Views: 2232

Re: Well, you wanted a swim platform....

I like it. Especially when single handing and mooring.


Not clear fir me: how you can reach the ladder in an emergency, when up in sailing position?
by kurz
Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:29 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)
Replies: 38
Views: 3595

Re: What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)

To be honest... to answer the thread question, if you fall ober bord mostly you will die. With life west somewhat later. Ray-line may help to get contact to the boat. Or a line you pull back of the Mac. May give you a small chance. But imagine how fast the boat rides... Und and how slow you are... Y...
by kurz
Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:33 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X Anchor Well Underside Access for Drum Winch
Replies: 26
Views: 6310

Re: 26X Anchor Well Underside Access for Drum Winch

What is the diameter of the drum?
by kurz
Wed Feb 05, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)
Replies: 38
Views: 3595

Re: What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)

just to ask: How many capsized :macm: you know about with ballast tank full???

Tethers could help if you deal with sails. Or if you fall over your own feet...
by kurz
Tue Feb 04, 2025 5:37 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Upgraded blue water rudder brackets?
Replies: 22
Views: 1762

Re: Upgraded blue water rudder brackets?

Ok, so the ones marked “new” are the upgraded ones from BW? I’ve had my boat 14 years and am still on the original set. They are bent at the bottom. I do quite a bit of sailing. I finally put a compression stud inside the rudder pivot, which is now a half inch. This system reduced the slop, and mak...
by kurz
Fri Jan 31, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Upgraded blue water rudder brackets?
Replies: 22
Views: 1762

Re: Upgraded blue water rudder brackets?

If memory serves, the aluminum brackets that cracked and bent were simply held in place by a vertical axle. We didn't have to remove the plate that goes against the fiberglass wall. That was still in good condition. It could be done easily in waist-deep water. Not hard at all. (It was definitely ea...
by kurz
Wed Jan 29, 2025 7:03 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Upgraded blue water rudder brackets?
Replies: 22
Views: 1762

Re: Upgraded blue water rudder brackets?

Yes, my :macm: 2011 had the small ones.
with the heavier it is much better!
by kurz
Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:41 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: The Admiral Wants Heat
Replies: 85
Views: 11917

Re: The Admiral Wants Heat

Cool...
let's see the result!

I am working to install a vevor 2kw. But it shall sit outside at the back of the :macm:

Waiting for some last items...
will post pics if it will work...

I hope to make the season longer this way...