It’s usually safe to say if it isn’t stock it’s better than factory . Which were all designed to minimal specs.
Sufficient but not overbuilt to any degree
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- Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Tandem trailer for 26M cracked beam right in the center
- Replies: 19
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- Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:37 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Cabin floor giving in - solution?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Cabin floor giving in - solution?
Very Faustian...I am very impressed by the job done on his sole.
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mast raising system winch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 972
Re: Mast raising system winch
.............NEVER MIND!!!!!
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:46 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: 2000 Watt Generator mount for Macgregor 26M
- Replies: 17
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Re: 2000 Watt Generator mount for Macgregor 26M
Just be aware that sinking running generators on moorings at night is fair practuce




- Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:43 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mast raising system winch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 972
Re: Mast raising system winch
If he got the 800 pound for $50 it might not be a brake winch.
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:39 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Just purchased 26M, Any 26M owners here in Austin?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1165
Re: Just purchased 26M, Any 26M owners here in Austin?
I use both pins and a line around the tops. If you put orange shock cord around trailering stuff and use a checklist, the process is quicker and more robust
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:33 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Optimum Propeller 26X - 50 hp Yamaha
- Replies: 13
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Re: Optimum Propeller 26X - 50 hp Yamaha
Don’t let your props cavitate, the the Russians can hear and track you.
Especially in Red October...
Especially in Red October...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:38 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Wx forecasts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1401
Re: Wx forecasts
Inland forecast are always spotty. It’s much more dangerous inthe Hudson than the Cape.
At least inland you have access to wundergroundand weather radar on your device
At least inland you have access to wundergroundand weather radar on your device
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:38 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x
- Replies: 25
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Re: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x
The mercury 50 EFI pull starts easily but you need enough battery juice to run the fuel pump topressurise the EFI and run the computer. Can’t be completely dead.
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:26 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Checking out 98 26X
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1768
Re: Checking out 98 26X
The trailer bearings have likely been reworked so no way to know what’s in there now. The trailer tongue on a 2002 steel trailer is near end of life, unless it is a lightlyused fresh water boat.
Let us know your route in case you have trouble. Im upstate inALB and will be mid state on WED
Let us know your route in case you have trouble. Im upstate inALB and will be mid state on WED
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:35 pm
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: UGH! Frozen caliper pad on rotor: pass side
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1768
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mast raising system winch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 972
Re: Mast raising system winch
The DL 350 pound brake winch is about 2x overrated got this application and is available for $90 as of 2020/09
Proudly made in Nebraska, USA
Proudly made in Nebraska, USA
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:30 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Gas: From NYC to Finger Lakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 736
Re: Gas: From NYC to Finger Lakes
There are about 6-9 fuel stops between each bridge which stay open into October. After October you have you call and plan. Many yacht clubs will arrange for fuel for you. If you carry a 36 statute mile main tank of 6 gallons, and perhsps 3 in reserve , you can always reach 2-3 options From Catskill ...
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: UGH! Frozen caliper pad on rotor: pass side
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1768
Re: UGH! Frozen caliper pad on rotor: pass side
That last one is an imposter
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:40 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Gas: From NYC to Finger Lakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 736