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- Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:01 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: BWY hinged mast step
- Replies: 8
- Views: 251
Re: BWY hinged mast step
You are correct. The running rigging keeps the mast up and in place on all the 26’s. Happy sailing.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:43 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 775
Re: Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?
Here’s our boom clearance on ‘99X. Old blown out sails being used. Lots of clearance when seated. Boom clears the dodger frame and passes just in front of our tall Bimini. https://i.postimg.cc/rKxZpPJZ/IMG-5533.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k2MNd1hb/20230819-161342.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/LJyt4tr0/IMG-4...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Happy New Year Ya’ll!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 756
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:54 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Honda BF50A Telltale stopped
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4572
Re: Honda BF50A Telltale stopped
When our motor isn’t in use for 2-3 weeks we insert into pee hole a few inches of string trimmer line.
Keeps spider and wee wasps from blocking hole.
If I forget to remove -water flow will blow it out !
Keeps spider and wee wasps from blocking hole.
If I forget to remove -water flow will blow it out !
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:09 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Winterizing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 721
Re: Winterizing
Could also sit on the ramp a couple extra minutes and drain. M drains faster than our X (M’s drain hole is larger than X (‘99)) Delighted you are enjoying your boat speed homeward. All boat time is good!! For fun, load a free gps marine app and you’ll prove it sails faster than the outboard pushes. ...
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:31 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Replacing companionway & hatch slides
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1368
Re: Replacing companionway & hatch slides
What is the issue you are trying to resolve? Our hatch slide was grinding and being difficult. We used one side of self/sticking industrial grade Velcro inserted under the hatch slide. Had great results. Found such info in the mods section!
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Winterizing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 721
Re: Winterizing
Hi Mannyc I’m here in Ontario and understand your concern. Our X sorta does something similar. Really the amount of water in there is well spread out and won’t affect anything.(if frozen) But. I like to get it all out. Park on a grade as you suggest , or jack up your trailer high for awhile and you’...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:06 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Is A MacGregor the right boat for me?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 15626
Re: Is A MacGregor the right boat for me?
The S is perfect for your needs. You don’t see many sailboats ‘ cause the keel boats can’t get around in there. The S can pull up boards and go. Even to beach it as you describe. Get the boat. Drop it into the marina and let the word out that you would like some assistance. Take your time and enjoy ...
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:44 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install
- Replies: 4
- Views: 510
Re: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install
For 1” you can just go head and install it by springing it into the hinges. It’s not as if it’ll be moving around.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:19 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install
- Replies: 4
- Views: 510
Re: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install
How much more width do your arches need to sit properly? Two”, three”. You can stretch your arches that amount without any damage. Here’s how to spring them outwards Lay your arches out on the lawn. Measure the foot ends ‘as they are’. You’re going pull them apart as to permanently spring them. Calc...
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Trip Logs
- Topic: Frustration
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3759
Re: Frustration
Thanks for the update. That’s certainly frustrating info you’ve figured out. Hopefully you are able to use your ‘toy’ to enhance the rest of your holiday. Macgregor on!!!
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:10 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Going from 2 batteries to 3
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1198
Re: Going from 2 batteries to 3
Answer this question first : How do I use the current two batteries ? Are you currently short of power? Are you currently using Led lights? If your power consumption is high go for the third battery.
Otherwise properly store the donated battery for now.
Otherwise properly store the donated battery for now.
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: Trip Logs
- Topic: Frustration
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3759
Re: Frustration
Ok. So can you pull it on trailer and ( leave it rigged) and get to parking lot. Gas you can change. And test it out . Fuel filter -once you have it - is quick with wrench and pliers to change.
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:57 pm
- Forum: Trip Logs
- Topic: Frustration
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3759
Re: Frustration
That really sucks. I’ve personal experience that provides sympathy. Nice to have friendly folks prepared to tow assist. Any thots on why your Honda quit? Some dirty gas stirred up!!!? On a wee Mariner 8 I had a no go issue. It was a stupid O-ring let go on the engine side of gas line when I’d discon...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:54 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Change out mast 26x
- Replies: 4
- Views: 439
Re: Change out mast 26x
Hi Gotro
It’ll work for you.
Just recently heard of an X using a cl16 mast (22’7”) while sail/cruising the Ontario Trent canal. This permitted some sailing and ability for one person to easily lower mast for frequent bridges.
Hmmm!
It’ll work for you.
Just recently heard of an X using a cl16 mast (22’7”) while sail/cruising the Ontario Trent canal. This permitted some sailing and ability for one person to easily lower mast for frequent bridges.
Hmmm!