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by Dan Cowett
Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:04 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Solar Panel Bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 1781

Cool!

That is an extremely cool mod! Ill keep you number if I need to do it.
Thanks!
Dan.
8)
by Dan Cowett
Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:51 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Steering System Question
Replies: 10
Views: 3275

Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info guys! FYI, Ive been on this list since the early days 2000 when I purchased my boat. Ive read about the Teleflex system. The only reason I chose the Ultraflex was the folks at BWY highly recommended it and also commented that I may have future problems w/ the other option (not su...
by Dan Cowett
Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:14 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Steering System Question
Replies: 10
Views: 3275

Steering System Question

Hey Folks I just finished up the steering replacement job on my 2000 26x. I went w/ the Ultraflex Racktech recommended by Blue Water Yachts. It works great smooth as silk. The only question I have is that there is still a little bit of play in the system as was with the Detmar. I tightened every thi...
by Dan Cowett
Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:45 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Solar Panel Bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 1781

Bracket

Well incase anyone was wondering I used an antenna bracket, threaded sched. 40 pvc fitting and tubing along with white poly cutting board material and SS screws and bolts purchased at Home Depot. I fabricated the thing and mounted it to the starboard stern rail. So far so good. The 5 watt panel deli...
by Dan Cowett
Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Florida Keys
Replies: 8
Views: 2709

Florida Keys trip log - have fun

If you would like photos or more info email me @ dcowett@triad.rr.com Trip Log for New Adventure 5/10/02 5/25/02 Florida Lower Keys Days 1&2 Fri. 5/10/02, Sat. 5/11/02: Bonnie and I headed out from Greensboro N.C. fully provisioned for a 2 week trip to the lower Keys of Florida. We stopped for t...
by Dan Cowett
Tue May 31, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Solar Panel Bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 1781

Solar Panel Bracket

Hey folks I have a 14x14 rigid solar panel that I would like to mount on a bracket off of the starboard stern rail. I cant seem to find an appropriate bracket for the installation. Got any ideas on where to purchase before I grab up some parts and manufacture something? It would need to be on a swiv...
by Dan Cowett
Mon May 30, 2005 7:34 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Steering system failure
Replies: 4
Views: 1579

Thanks for the responses. I'll get to work on it right away.
Thanks again! I love this list. 8)
Dan.
by Dan Cowett
Sun May 29, 2005 4:21 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Steering system failure
Replies: 4
Views: 1579

Steering system failure

I have a 2000 26X. I need to purchase some parts that have failed on the steering system. Where the push rod comes through the transom and attaches to the mechanism that steers the engine and rudders a stop nut that was screwed on the stainless steel outer sleeve (inside rubber boot cover) of the ro...
by Dan Cowett
Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:04 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Need some advice for upcoming Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 2760

Mast head light plug

I got my replacement mast head male plug from Havencraft.
http://www.havencraft.com/Contact.asp
Good luck.
Dan.
by Dan Cowett
Sun Jan 16, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stiff Steering Cables
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Steering Cable

Thanks for the info guys!
Does the Teleflex system peform better and if so how much better. How well is it holding up, is it seviceabe - can the system be lubricated?
If you had it to do over again would you have tried somthing different?
You have my thanks in advance.
This board is Awsome!
Dan.
by Dan Cowett
Sat Jan 15, 2005 2:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stiff Steering Cables
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Stiff Steering Cables

Hey Folks
Long time no see. I have a question about lubricating my steering cables. I have a 2000 26x and the steering is getting stiff can you help me out with the best method of lubing them up?
Thanks.
Dan.