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by Dougiestyle
Thu Apr 30, 2026 6:44 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Copano Bay and Port Aransas
Replies: 3
Views: 1185

Re: Copano Bay and Port Aransas

Hello Misfitsailors, Welcome to the forum! There is ton of info on this forum. I am in Rockport tx and love it. Rockport has a nice beach you can anchor at and a well protected area (little bay) right behind the beach where you can anchor for 96 hrs free. The marina is close to both of these with tr...
by Dougiestyle
Sun Dec 14, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: New Tohatsu 20
Replies: 8
Views: 2631

Re: New Tohatsu 20

I was checking at online outboards and this one comes with a 4 blade high thrust prop, not sure on the size.
2025 Tohatsu MFS20EEPTL Remote Outboard Motor
by Dougiestyle
Fri Dec 12, 2025 6:38 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: New Tohatsu 20
Replies: 8
Views: 2631

Re: New Tohatsu 20

I like it 8) . My old Nissan 50 is still going, BUT soon I will be looking for a new motor and this tohatsu i believe will work well for me. much less noise, better MPG. could you post the specific model #, shaft length, etc. so I can start dreaming. thx
by Dougiestyle
Fri Nov 07, 2025 5:13 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: MacGregor 26M Blog – A Beginner’s Journey
Replies: 81
Views: 25568

Re: MacGregor 26M Blog – A Beginner’s Journey

I have NEVER seen spreaders like yours on any Macgregor. I would call BWY, They will help with any and all questions.
by Dougiestyle
Sat Oct 18, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Cockpit Drain Screen?
Replies: 14
Views: 4526

Re: Cockpit Drain Screen?

I owned mac 22 and i believe it drained into the trunk, via a short hose. Mine also had no screen but worked fine.
by Dougiestyle
Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:18 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Separation of the liners / molds: deck, head line, hull liner, hull
Replies: 36
Views: 12990

Re: Separation of the liners / molds: deck, head line, hull liner, hull

Hi welcome to the forum. Thes boats were built with polester resin, so USE the polyester type. When working with several layers of resin I would use the LAMINATING POLYESTER. The reasons are: better working time, and a LOT less sanding! Look up videos on youtube for the laminating type. Use acetone ...
by Dougiestyle
Mon Jul 28, 2025 5:46 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: When they try to tell you Macs aren’t any good….
Replies: 11
Views: 5254

Re: When they try to tell you Macs aren’t any good….

1. You can legally tow it for adventures anywhere. 2. Sleeps 6? Starscream does it. 3. Put it in a slip or keep it at the house to save costs. 4. Drafts in Knee deep water (unless you have very short legs). 5. No large keel. Set it on a sand bar as the tide is going out. 6. King bed? in the back ber...
by Dougiestyle
Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: It is time to Donate to this board
Replies: 17
Views: 4972

Re: It is time to Donate to this board

Done! I have gained so much on this site. Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas :D
by Dougiestyle
Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder
Replies: 48
Views: 11828

Re: MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder

Photos? I think like this
I connected a tube to vent the ballast tank. It goes to the anchor locker.

No forgetting anymore...

And even more I have a LED Light that shows the ballast tank is full.
by Dougiestyle
Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 12329

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

Page 12 in the 26X manual. download it in the resource section on this website.
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by Dougiestyle
Mon Sep 30, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 12329

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

Oh Yeah Verrrry Interesting. All good Info
by Dougiestyle
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Forestay turnbuckle safetying
Replies: 17
Views: 15470

Re: Forestay turnbuckle safetying

The turnbuckle is used to adjust the mast to 94 degrees as per the manual . Which is needed for proper handling. Too far forward the boat will turn away from the wind (undesirable). Too far back the boat will turn into the wind. someone on this forum used 92 degrees to balance it better, i think it ...
by Dougiestyle
Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: My Macgregor Journey
Replies: 8
Views: 3125

Re: My Macgregor Journey

I'll have Canadian bacon and black olive 8) Oh Yeah Welcome to the site :P
by Dougiestyle
Fri May 31, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Furler/Luff fitment question
Replies: 5
Views: 2807

Re: Furler/Luff fitment question

Yes the luff goes into the furler.
Click the resources on this website, scroll to the bottom and there is a cdi manual.
oh yeah and welcome to the forum. New guy buys the pizza. :D I like Canadian bacon and black olives