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- Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:40 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: water ingres by the steering when heeling
- Replies: 75
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Re: water ingres by the steering when heeling
Aha I found the leak(s)! :-)https://photos.app.goo.gl/Mg7futUgZaTnXJP57 Below the water line should have been the first place that I looked, I think I've seen this before but overlooked it for some reason. Right or wrong I sealed with marine goop inside and out and will double check next time I'm in...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: water ingres by the steering when heeling
- Replies: 75
- Views: 39656
Re: water ingres by the steering when heeling
I ran the tubing to the starboard storage area (there was a1 ¼"± hole already through) and will suck out any water separately from the 3 chambers with a shop vac or the suction gun.
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: water ingres by the steering when heeling
- Replies: 75
- Views: 39656
Re: water ingres by the steering when heeling
I too have a steep ramp that I launch on and when I do it myself I let the Boat sit at the steep angle for a few minutes so will speed up the process of launching. Before reading this I was resigned to punt and just deal with the water, here's one way to get the water out without removing all of the...
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:53 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Making rudders
- Replies: 58
- Views: 30508
Re: Making rudders
I made one out of a treated 2x8 I believe a couple of years ago yes it was crude and it floated but could get it into position with a little tug on the line, best staying home wishing I had a perfect one.
