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by Jimmyt
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: When is heel angle too much?
Replies: 18
Views: 666

Re: When is heel angle too much?

The capsize screening formula shows 2.41 for the M22. It shows 2.02 for the 26x, and 1.96 for the 26m. Compare your boat’s value to 2.0 to get a sense of how susceptible it is to capsize. The further over 2.0 you get, the less stable the boat. The CSF for a Sunfish is 3.25 to give you some feel for ...
by Jimmyt
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Boat back in slip, but took too long!
Replies: 9
Views: 584

Re: Boat back in slip, but took too long!

I don’t disconnect or move anything that I don’t absolutely have to. If I do disconnect it and or move it, I keep it as close to where it goes as possible. The boom must be disconnected from the mast, but it is stowed on deck, ratchet strapped to the stanchions. The roller main probably gives me a t...
by Jimmyt
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Old geezer stanchion mod
Replies: 23
Views: 1367

Re: Old geezer stanchion mod

Wow! Those brackets are nice! Herschel’s tenacity is now executed in style! Congratulations to both of you!
by Jimmyt
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:28 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: New blocks
Replies: 5
Views: 327

Re: New blocks

Nice work! Thanks for sharing!
by Jimmyt
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Garage
Replies: 22
Views: 769

Re: Garage

Sounds like you’ve got your priorities dialed-in! I brought mine into the opening slowly until the mast got too close to the top of the opening. Then, I raised the jack until I got the clearance I needed. Then, I painted a white stripe on the jack so I can always raise it to the right spot. If I don...
by Jimmyt
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Garage
Replies: 22
Views: 769

Re: Garage

That’s how close the fit is with a 10 ft door.
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And the tongue jack has to be extended pretty far to make the clearance at the end of the mast.
by Jimmyt
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Leather on steering wheel, self made
Replies: 10
Views: 287

Re: Leather on steering wheel, self made

Beautiful work guys! All of a sudden, my wheel looks terribly under-dressed.
by Jimmyt
Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Restore /refit of my 1988/89 26D
Replies: 107
Views: 34257

Re: Restore /refit of my 1988/89 26D

Looks like you're making a class A repair! Great work!
by Jimmyt
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M performance
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

Re: 26M performance

Amen, brother.
by Jimmyt
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26D Fiberglass Layup Schedule?
Replies: 7
Views: 1213

Re: 26D Fiberglass Layup Schedule?

My guess would be chopped strand mat.

That area doesn’t appear to be Roger’s finest…
by Jimmyt
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Hot Hub
Replies: 32
Views: 3088

Re: Hot Hub

You’re probably fine. Caliper May have stopped ‘floating’ or the piston might have had some crud on it. After you exercised it a bit, it corrected itself.

I was mostly just pulling your leg. :wink:
by Jimmyt
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Hot Hub
Replies: 32
Views: 3088

Re: Hot Hub

My worst nightmare - a problem that won’t stay broke long enough for me to find it and fix it.
by Jimmyt
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:24 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 1992 26S leak under Head
Replies: 12
Views: 2034

Re: 1992 26S leak under Head

ChillPill26S wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:50 am ...I may need to get it off the trailer to get under and check before cutting the floor up...
Yes. You should do whatever you can to find the leak issue before cutting up the floor. :wink:

Borescope, smoke, dye, leak test, etc.
by Jimmyt
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2023/2024
Replies: 115
Views: 40176

Re: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2023

That is one sweet tow beast! The Admiral scored a big win!
by Jimmyt
Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 1992 26S leak under Head
Replies: 12
Views: 2034

Re: 1992 26S leak under Head

When you say “I could hear air…”, was your ballast vent closed while you were filling the tank? Or was the air sound AFTER filling? It seems that you might be saying you heard air AFTER the tank was filled and soap was added. If that is the case, it is hard to imagine you could hear air rushing into...