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by Craig LaForce
Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Water in Bilge
Replies: 13
Views: 3461

Re: Water in Bilge

sink drain thruhulls?
by Craig LaForce
Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Tohatsu 50hp 2stroke
Replies: 16
Views: 4507

Re: Tohatsu 50hp 2stroke

Also check thosde pesky quick connect fittings. the O ring goes bad after a while and leaks air into the fuel line
by Craig LaForce
Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x with 8hp engine... 26XC??
Replies: 11
Views: 2621

Re: 26x with 8hp engine... 26XC??

my old Tohatsu 50 2 stroke gets around 3-4 mpg at 5 to 6 mph, although I never really measured it too much. The new modern 2 strokes are about the same efficiency as a 4 stroke. A small 4 stroke is the way to go for fuel savings. I would also expect it to be around 10 mpg. Madd mike outfitted his ma...
by Craig LaForce
Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Scary moment
Replies: 15
Views: 4109

Re: Scary moment

Mine broke also, I found a rubber cork and jammed it in the hole (and removed the sensor) . I like your fix better.
by Craig LaForce
Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Tips for keeping it cool below deck
Replies: 10
Views: 3392

Re: Tips for keeping it cool below deck

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=sportbrella&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1882552334097190074&sa=X&ei=7cksTrO5H6nr0gHK2-jkDg&ved=0CIIBEPMCMAI I used this sportbrella in the cockpit console post hol...
by Craig LaForce
Mon May 16, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Time to sell the boat.
Replies: 2
Views: 1421

Re: Time to sell the boat.

Thanks
by Craig LaForce
Sun May 15, 2011 12:36 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Time to sell the boat.
Replies: 2
Views: 1421

Time to sell the boat.

I just listed my 97 26X for sale after all these years. I just wasn't using it much anymore (the slip is a 90 minute drive each way from the house, and I really don't seem to find the time anytmore with the new job. Hoepfully it will bring as much joy to a new owner as it has brought me over the yea...
by Craig LaForce
Sun May 15, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Help With Possible Purchase
Replies: 32
Views: 6503

Re: Help With Possible Purchase

I just listed my 97 26X for sale in the classified here if that is of any interest.
by Craig LaForce
Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: One hole too many!
Replies: 28
Views: 6426

Re: One hole too many!

Fuse holder I would recommend is Radio Shack's mini blade inline fuse holder. It has a nice little rubber cap that seals it up even.

Sorry to take the thread off topic. :)

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2102783
by Craig LaForce
Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Small generators
Replies: 58
Views: 17603

Re: Small generators

I for one am not a fan of the twist lock connectors for a boat. I've had 3 kinds of outlets at difference marinas, normal 120V 3 wire grounded polarized outlet with GFCI. - Very easy to just run a heavy duty outdoor power cord to the boat, fish it through the gap at the top of the companionway hatch...
by Craig LaForce
Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Small generators
Replies: 58
Views: 17603

Re: Small generators

Thanks Dave, I'll check out Northern. Regarding noise levels, the first one I bought is very quiet and has a low muted sort of sound. Haven't run the new one yet, but looks identical except it is blue instead of red. Might want to look at the muffler to make sure it is not loose or cracked. I bought...
by Craig LaForce
Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:57 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Small generators
Replies: 58
Views: 17603

Re: Small generators

Dave, Where did you get the little 1200 watt generator? I just bought a 2nd little Chinese 800-1000 watt 2 stroke for around 70 dollars on sale at Harbor Freight. I bought the first one about 6 years ago for just under 200 dollars. It is very quiet but it sounded like it was underpowered to run a wi...
by Craig LaForce
Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: What Might YOU think is important to have on board ..
Replies: 58
Views: 13071

Re: What Might YOU think is important to have on board ..

I thought the joke went... What's a henwiegh? about 5 lbs.
what's a Grecian urn? about 5 bucks an hour.
Johnny Carson made people laugh, but it sure wasn't the material. I think it was just because he was easy to like.
by Craig LaForce
Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: What Might YOU think is important to have on board ..
Replies: 58
Views: 13071

Re: What Might YOU think is important to have on board ..

OK Johnny Carson, I'll play the straight man. "What's a henweigh?"
by Craig LaForce
Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: What Might YOU think is important to have on board ..
Replies: 58
Views: 13071

Re: What Might YOU think is important to have on board ..

Here was a list I put together on a thread in 2005. Postby craiglaforce » Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:40 pm I don't have a list, but I'll take a shot at a start. Motor: Spare prop, nut and thrust washer. Pull start rope and handle, water pump, spark plugs, anti-sieze for the plugs, 2 stroke oil, spare primer...