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by Sea Shadow
Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:12 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Bent Mast
Replies: 5
Views: 617

Re: Bent Mast

I don’t think so. At least try and get bent it straighter. You’ll have to support it where needed and load it (beyond straight). Mast is stronger than you might think. Locate a local millwright or metal worker to assist if you’re not comfortable with the job. It has to be done safely Search this si...
by Sea Shadow
Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Electronic Flares Anyone?
Replies: 70
Views: 10722

Re: Electronic Flares Anyone?

BOAT wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:46 pm Wow, the worlds third largest island. I did not know that.
Only if you count Australia as a continent and not an island. I'm calling it an island and claim the prize of largest island. 8)

PS: Australia is 11 times the size of Texas.
by Sea Shadow
Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: New mast
Replies: 4
Views: 866

Re: New mast

How badly is the mast bent? It may be able to be straightened. Had a bend in my M26 mast and managed to get it out. Tried doing if myself but then went to a rigger who did the job for me. Essentially you suspend the mast either side of the bend and apply weight at the bend. In my case I couldn't app...
by Sea Shadow
Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anyone else have a 26M with a locked (non-rotating) mast?
Replies: 10
Views: 2233

Re: Anyone else have a 26M with a locked (non-rotating) mast?

I tried to do it myself by propping the mast either side of the bend but I couldn't get enough constant t pressure down on the bend ie my weight and additional suspended weight. Elected to go to a rigger who had an anchor point cemented to the floor of his workshop. Suspend the mast and block a tack...
by Sea Shadow
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mast barely rotating.
Replies: 21
Views: 2612

Re: Mast barely rotating.

Have you looked at the straightness of the mast. I bent my mast and as a result it would not rotate. Got it straightened and viola back to rotating agan. :macm:
by Sea Shadow
Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Happy New year
Replies: 4
Views: 2424

Re: Happy New year

OverEasy wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:26 pm Happy New Years To Our Southern Hemisphere!!!

Right now you all are the envy of those of us in the Northern!!! (Your water is liquid whereas ours is frozen solid for the next several months!

Best Regards
Over Easy 😎😎🐩🐈
And ours remains liquid all year. :D
by Sea Shadow
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:34 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Happy New year
Replies: 4
Views: 2424

Re: Happy New year

And a happy New Year to all from Melbourne. A bit late but I hope your year goes well. :) :) :)
by Sea Shadow
Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Happy New Yr to all & Family
Replies: 15
Views: 1494

Re: Happy New Yr to all & Family

Happy New Year to everyone. Thanks for all the tips and info shared over the past year. Here’s a New Year day pic of our boatyard. Our area usually has snow now. ( Hamilton area, Ontario). Three Mac’s snuggled in together. Only for a Few more months. Anyone care to try and ID the three models of Ma...
by Sea Shadow
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anyone else have a 26M with a locked (non-rotating) mast?
Replies: 10
Views: 2233

Re: Anyone else have a 26M with a locked (non-rotating) mast?

@sea shadow How did you lock the Mast with a pin. Details! Photos! Just drilled a hole through the plate attached to the bottom of the mast and the plate on which the mast rotates. Used a drop nose pin to "lock" the mast so it won't rotate :macm: https://i.postimg.cc/DScG9H1Z/20221229-160...
by Sea Shadow
Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anyone else have a 26M with a locked (non-rotating) mast?
Replies: 10
Views: 2233

Re: Anyone else have a 26M with a locked (non-rotating) mast?

I still have the rotating mast. However, I did "lock it" with a pin when I had a problem with the mast rotating and staying in the rotated position on setup and subsequent sailing. I worked out that the problem was that I had bent the mast on setup :( . Subsequently got the mast straighten...
by Sea Shadow
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:22 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?
Replies: 8
Views: 1884

Re: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?

Thanks for that. I thought the head looked different to mine (which is a later model). Still, at this stage it looks like I will get one. If anyone else has fitted one on a late model M26, it would be nice to hear from you.
by Sea Shadow
Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:17 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?
Replies: 8
Views: 1884

Re: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?

2004 26M :macm: Installed Airhead in 2015. Left the vent open in bad seas and sea water went in ruined the fan and got in the airhead. Had to replace the coco coir and fan. Good to carry extra replacements. Now I close vent while traveling. https://i.postimg.cc/8FvSYWgV/IMG-0294.jpg https://i.posti...
by Sea Shadow
Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?
Replies: 8
Views: 1884

Re: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?

They work good.. but if anyone pee's in the wrong location.. a TOTAL MESS. (had one person I know with one.. loved it .. worked great.. had friends over.. for beers.. peed in the wrong "location" made the coconut mulch (or what ever) all wet.. total disaster) If used correctly, most peopl...
by Sea Shadow
Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?
Replies: 8
Views: 1884

Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?

A bit of a shout out to the vast reservoir of knowledge on here. I have been using a porta pottie as the head. However, I am interested in fitting an Air Head Composting Toilet. Has anyone done this before and are there any pitfalls. I would appreciate any help. My boat is a M26 (2011) model. Thanks...
by Sea Shadow
Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Dwyer DM-6 as replacement mast.
Replies: 25
Views: 2380

Re: Dwyer DM-6 as replacement mast.

Currently my mast is locked tight so it will not rotate.. It always pops to one side .. and always stays there all my might I cannot center it... (I installed the bearings.. then removed them) I think its the slight bow in the mast preventing it for rotating properly.. or the rigging is not tension...