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by rsvpasap
Mon Nov 11, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 12 volt electric heat
Replies: 10
Views: 635

Re: 12 volt electric heat

I think you'll find the reviews from people who have owned 12 volt heaters are generally not great. Also, at 600 watts (50 amps DC), a 100 amp hour lead acid battery will provide an hour of heat, maximum, under perfect circumstances with a fully charged battery. A 100 amp hour LifePo4 battery will p...
by rsvpasap
Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:16 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Swapped my 50HP 2-srtoke for a 30HP 4-stroke
Replies: 12
Views: 1883

Re: Swapped my 50HP 2-srtoke for a 30HP 4-stroke

I'm not necessarily trying to endorse any particular brand of outboard motor. This is a Suzuki DF9.9BEL5. Unexpectedly quiet at 6 knots, high displacement (it's essentially a detuned 20, same footprint), 12 amp alternator, electric start. The only brand of 9.9 outboard I'm aware of that calls itself...
by rsvpasap
Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Swapped my 50HP 2-srtoke for a 30HP 4-stroke
Replies: 12
Views: 1883

Re: Swapped my 50HP 2-srtoke for a 30HP 4-stroke

I just want to give a vote of support for this idea. I switched my Suzuki 60 (which had a blown head gasket at 1400 hours) and 6 hp kicker for a 20 and a 9.9.
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by rsvpasap
Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Running trolling motion from starter terminals
Replies: 13
Views: 550

Re: Running trolling motion from starter terminals

I have a 55 lb Newport vessels trolling motor that I use for my dingy. It will not move my 26x against a tidal current of one knot.

A 86 lb trolling motor is the equivalent of approximately 1.5 horsepower. It will require a 24 volt battery or battery bank.
by rsvpasap
Wed Oct 02, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Installing a new rub rail on a 26X
Replies: 4
Views: 338

Re: Installing a new rub rail on a 26X

The rub rail is basically a big elastic band. The adhesive doesn't really hold it in place, the adhesive is there just for backup. Instead, the rub rail is held tightly against the side of the boat by the constrictive force of the elastic band. It has to be stretched tightly and then the ends screwe...
by rsvpasap
Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Alternate ways to empty the ballast tank?
Replies: 7
Views: 948

Re: Alternate ways to empty the ballast tank?

I recently emptied the ballast tank for my 2002 26X through the hole under the v-berth using a couple of pieces of hose and a 3 gallon per minute 12 volt pump. This is the third or fourth time I have done this. It took about 75 minutes. (The ballast holds about 170 gallons of water.) I drained the w...
by rsvpasap
Wed Oct 02, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Installing a new rub rail on a 26X
Replies: 4
Views: 338

Installing a new rub rail on a 26X

Changing the rub rail on my 2002 26X. It was not difficult, but it was time consuming. I did it by myself and it took 10 to 12 hours (five or six hours per day over 2 days). 1. I bought the kit from Blue Water Yachts which contained 50 feet of rub rail, two end caps for the stern, three tubes of 3M ...
by rsvpasap
Sat Sep 21, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Foam flooring down below
Replies: 6
Views: 726

Re: Foam flooring down below

Please report back with your techniques for keeping the foam/teak flooring clean. I have this in my boat and use a brush with deck cleaner or a brush with Dawn, either of which works ok. I have also instituted a little policy of everyone removing their shoes before they enter the cabin, although obv...
by rsvpasap
Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Furler/Anchor Shank close neighbors
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Furler/Anchor Shank close neighbors

The radar outputs as an overlay on the screen of the multifunction display (MFD) at the helm. I'm actually ambivalent about radar. On those occasions when I've actually genuinely needed it, truly depended upon it, I probably should not have been underway. There was one occasion, even with radar, whe...
by rsvpasap
Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Furler/Anchor Shank close neighbors
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Furler/Anchor Shank close neighbors

I have a 35 lb Mantus M1 and a CDI FF2 on a 2002 26X. When I encountered the issue you're describing, I added a one and on-half inch twisted shackle between the tang and the furler. Before doing this, I had a very helpful telephone consultation with Todd at Blue Water Yachts concerning whether this ...
by rsvpasap
Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Air Conditioner Portable
Replies: 8
Views: 2759

Re: Air Conditioner Portable

In conjunction with the post from NiceAft above, suggest folks consider the Frigidaire FFRA051WAE 5000 btu unit or similar item specifically with mechanical (not digital) controls. https://www.google.com/search?q=Frigidaire+FFRA051WAE 1. It draws only 450 watts and will thus run on the Honda EU2000i...
by rsvpasap
Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mast Lighting
Replies: 20
Views: 5778

Re: Mast Lighting

If you turn the boat around, you're going to need a ladder.
by rsvpasap
Sat Aug 17, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mast Lighting
Replies: 20
Views: 5778

Re: Mast Lighting

RULE 21 Definitions (a) “Masthead light” means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel. RULE ...
by rsvpasap
Fri Aug 16, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: How would you prepare for coastal sailing?
Replies: 8
Views: 3173

Re: How would you prepare for coastal sailing?

Most areas have cruising guides. These are traditionally oversized books, often spiral bound, often updated annually, often with online supplements or with copies available entirely online, that provide detailed information about specific cruising areas, such as the the phone number and address of v...
by rsvpasap
Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Adding LiON to existing system
Replies: 18
Views: 4872

Re: Adding LiON to existing system

Pretty sure you would prefer lifepo4 batteries, not LiON, as LiON batteries are generally more expensive, have a shorter lifespan and are more prone to fire. Lifepo4 are safer, cheaper and last longer. Verify your solar charger is MPPT, not PWM. Otherwise, your proposed setup should work fine. (I ha...