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by Jimmyt
Sun Dec 01, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: MacGregor 26M trailer specs question
Replies: 8
Views: 385

Re: MacGregor 26M trailer specs question

Hello, Our factory 26M trailer was stolen from a fenced parking lot (who would do such a thing, right?!) and so we are now looking for a suitable used trailer.. As the boat is in the marina 800 miles from the house, it looks like I will have to find and buy a trailer based on dimensions and weight ...
by Jimmyt
Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Happy Thanksgiving 2024!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!
by Jimmyt
Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Morse steering system maintenance
Replies: 6
Views: 483

Re: Morse steering system maintenance

I would not attempt to pull the cable out of the system. I would attempt to pressure lube it in situ; but only if it’s getting stiff. If it’s giving you no problems, I’d clean and grease the exposed/easy access stuff at the outboard and call it done. Make sure you grease the outboard fittings where ...
by Jimmyt
Sat Nov 23, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder
Replies: 46
Views: 2231

Re: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder

I have a 1995 x and it has two ballast fill valves one on the stern and one on the bottom of the hull . The one under the hull I never use . But if I did need to fill ballast in rough conditions thats the one to use if the waves are up. Do the later model x and The M boats have an under the hull va...
by Jimmyt
Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Morse steering system maintenance
Replies: 6
Views: 483

Re: Morse steering system maintenance

https://youtu.be/IucARiVT0JE https://youtu.be/tfMn6bGfAKs A couple of videos on working the end of the system that normally gives issues. I’ve also seen guidance on pressure lubricating the cable from the motor end. I haven’t seen anyone working the wheel end of the system - except to replace the wh...
by Jimmyt
Sun Nov 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder
Replies: 46
Views: 2231

Re: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder

Watched the entire video again. The camera boat was a 70, not a 65. The 26 is shown on both tacks. Wind: 42mph average gusting to over 51mph. Paraphrasing Roger: …we had several days of unusual weather and took a Macgregor 26 out sailing under a gale warning. …We don’t recommend sailing a small boat...
by Jimmyt
Sun Nov 10, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder
Replies: 46
Views: 2231

Re: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder

That video is deceptive as hull. For the life of me, I never understood why they released it. Notice that the boat is on the same point of sail the entire time. Reason? Agree. Roger was all about selling boats. Some of the sales propaganda was over the top. He was filming from the helm of his 65 Ma...
by Jimmyt
Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Relocate head compartment
Replies: 31
Views: 2555

Re: Relocate head compartment

Looks fantastic! Excellent job!
by Jimmyt
Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Accidental Gybe Prevention/Control - Boom Brake
Replies: 12
Views: 1041

Re: Accidental Gybe Prevention/Control - Boom Brake

If you run, it can happen. I got swept off my own deck by an accidental gybe. I had two of my sailing buddies aboard; one at the helm, the other on the foredeck with me discussing whether or not to put up the asymmetrical. When we started getting it ready, the wind was light. In the short time we sp...
by Jimmyt
Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: How well do MacGregors sail compared to other 22-27 ft keelboats?
Replies: 24
Views: 1490

Re: How well do MacGregors sail compared to other 22-27 ft keelboats?

Yes, well said. I would add, the X and M boats generally have a massive outboard on the transom that further reduces their sailing prowess. This can be made worse by leaving the foot of said outboard in the water while sailing.
by Jimmyt
Tue Oct 15, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 3975

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

My forestay is very difficult to secure. I dread the idea of making it tighter. (Although there could be other causes/solutions that I don't know about). You will be loosening the shrouds and backstay when you tighten the forestay. You don’t have to make the rig any tighter (harder to pin). Typical...
by Jimmyt
Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 3975

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

We have actually plowed this field before… https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=360771#p360771 To answer your questions: your logic looks correct. 4 degrees from true vertical is likely too much mast rake. Why would we do it? Because our boat was not set up properly according to th...
by Jimmyt
Tue Oct 15, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Boat Speed as a function of Wind Speed
Replies: 19
Views: 1004

Re: Boat Speed as a function of Wind Speed

Thanks for posting your polar points! Very interesting.

One other point. Theoretical hull speed is for displacement hulls. If a boat planes, that formula doesn’t apply (much less so for foiling).
by Jimmyt
Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 3975

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

Here is a post from a thread on mast setup a few years back that may have relevancy. https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=355383#p355383 Roger wanted the boats set up on the safe side. If a novice gets overzealous, a roundup is safer than a knockdown. A lot of folks have adjusted t...
by Jimmyt
Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Pressurized water tank
Replies: 5
Views: 622

Re: Pressurized water tank

Then there would be a low pressure air pump like those used for air mattresses to pressurize the pressure tank that would feed the faucet. An air pressure switch turns on/off the air pump. The mattress air pump we’ve been toying with is actually pretty quite quiet. I’d mount it and feed clean outsi...