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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: 2796

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: 5264

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: 5093

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: 5093

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: 1214

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: 2438

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: 2283

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
by Dougiestyle
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anchor setup
Replies: 17
Views: 2028

Re: Anchor setup

Good advice Bill, Thx will do!!!
by Dougiestyle
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: New anchor needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1339

Re: New anchor needed

Just got off amazon:

13 lb, fluke anchor (the flukes are 2" longer than my current anchor).
100ft 3/8", 3 strand anchor rode.
8ft of chain. I will look for some longer chain.

This will get me started. :D
Thx
by Dougiestyle
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: New anchor needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1339

New anchor needed

I have decided to get a new anchor. I decided on a fluke type due to lots of sand in the area I'm at and ease of storing. What is the largest fluke anchor that will fit in the 26X anchor locker? I haven't done a bunch of anchoring but I think this will work for me right now. I just weighed my presen...
by Dougiestyle
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2023/2025
Replies: 235
Views: 95632

Re: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2023/2024

Sounds like my title work. whos on first, whats on second and I dont knows on third :? . Good Luck with all that.
by Dougiestyle
Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs
Replies: 43
Views: 10132

Re: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs

When I got to the Rockport office the clerk had my new registration card with 25ft 10" on it. I will receive the new title soon.
by Dougiestyle
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs
Replies: 43
Views: 10132

Re: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs

Let me continue to Dramatize this :) . I went by the Rockport office @ 10am this morning and talked to the clerk. She told me the ranger will be in town tomorrow and the next day and said he would call me. Made sure they had the correct phone #. they did. So I got back to my normal Rat killin. I had...
by Dougiestyle
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs
Replies: 43
Views: 10132

Re: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs

I called the lady in Corpus today: She told me. This should have been taken care of by now. 1. I am on the books to get the boat inspected :D .She looked it up while i was on the phone. When? 2. Then She called the rockport office, talked to the clerk and told me the clerk will call me later today. ...