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by opie
Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
Replies: 41
Views: 5392

Re: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?

I’m still kickin’ but not posting very often so I missed the cutoff of 30 days (maybe 30 months. Ha) My Mac is less and less used as my age increases. 75 this past June. Only out twice over the summer. Maybe again this fall. Our health is fine but stamina in face of increasingly hot summers ( or is ...
by opie
Tue May 30, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Prep advice for a coastal sailing newby
Replies: 8
Views: 1826

Re: Prep advice for a coastal sailing newby

For Newbies and others, An emergency locating beacon (ELB) or emergency personal indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) are valuable out on the distant open waters. In fact, each crew member can have their own, hooked to their PFD. Sad, that today's news has this article. They can't find the other passenge...
by opie
Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:40 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Lake Mead record low water level
Replies: 67
Views: 10089

Re: Lake Mead record low water level

From Yahoo News, The project, called the "Colorado River Connector Tunnel," involves a "private access tunnel along with associated improvements," so perhaps Musk wants a secret road to enter his giant factory. Or maybe he's looking for a way to travel between companies with stea...
by opie
Thu May 12, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Ingress at rubrail
Replies: 28
Views: 2474

Re: Ingress at rubrail

PSNA has it right....

Definition of rub rail, "stops rubbing the rail"

Definition of deck to hull joint, "joint"
by opie
Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:57 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Rub Rail restore or replace?
Replies: 47
Views: 4441

Re: Rub Rail restore or replace?

My unfamiliarity with the 26D have lead my comments to be incorrect in your case....... good luck. Maybe some more pics could spur some constructive suggestions.
by opie
Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:44 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Rub Rail restore or replace?
Replies: 47
Views: 4441

Re: Rub Rail restore or replace?

Imho, use Liquid Nails LN-901 HD 11-oz from Lowes. $3.28. I posted here about it years ago for my X's rub rail. The rub rail is stretched on warm and contracts tightly when cooled. You hardly need the adhesive at all. The waterproofing is inherent in the deck-to-hull screwed joint and the rub rail's...
by opie
Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Load Rite Trailer for 26x
Replies: 4
Views: 2074

Re: Load Rite Trailer for 26x

I felt the need to contribute my satisfaction of my Roadking trailer dual axle. I love it as much as the boat. I agree with the sentiment that a dual axle is the best insurance and good vibes when towing. I bought it in 2018 for under $3k. Roadking said I needed a bigger trailer, but I finally said ...
by opie
Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anchor for 26D, 14# or 22#
Replies: 15
Views: 1422

Re: Anchor for 26D, 14# or 22#

Procedure to raise almost any hard-dug-in Bruce anchor: 1. In hard wind or current, position boat over anchor if possible. 2. Otherwise, pull rode until very snug and cleat off. 3. Motion of boat or just the tension in the rode will break anchor free, eventually. Granted, 5kg Bruce is easier to rais...
by opie
Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anchor for 26D, 14# or 22#
Replies: 15
Views: 1422

Re: Anchor for 26D, 14# or 22#

https://macgregorsailors.com/forum/view ... 97#p149297

While the above topic is from 2009, it still has good info.

Summary for me, 10 kg Bruce up front, 5 kg Bruce aft, and Lewmar inside as a possible kedge or backup.

fair seas,
Opie
by opie
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x
Replies: 97
Views: 20786

Re: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x

OverEasy, If you have to write 1000's of words to explain you are not fearmongering then .... you are fearmongering. Apologize to Victor and let's all get back to our normal best-boating-forum in the world. The rule seems to always have been here, be kind. Nothing has happened to higher hp Macs. So,...
by opie
Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Discussion about OpenCPN
Replies: 26
Views: 3831

Re: Discussion about OpenCPN

I wanted to update my post to say that making a do-it-yourself chart plotter is not a good idea imho. I succeeded in getting my touchscreen programmed and added a gps usb stick. Then I realized it was very inferior for cockpit use. On line I found sailors using a computer or tablet in the cockpit, s...
by opie
Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Efficacy of Water Ballast
Replies: 26
Views: 2016

Re: Efficacy of Water Ballast

Drifter,
Your good humor is always showing. You have put Borneo on the map for us all!
by opie
Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Interstate Boating and Trailering
Replies: 2
Views: 1345

Interstate Boating and Trailering

With summer dreaming of possible trips comes a question about how strict the boating/trailering laws are north of North Carolina. I am spoiled I suppose that I have never been boarded or bothered by any law enforcement agency in all my years in local waters here in NC and SC. If I travel to VA and b...
by opie
Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Discussion about OpenCPN
Replies: 26
Views: 3831

Re: Discussion about OpenCPN

BeFree and Bilgemaster, I read both your latest posts and got some good tips. A question: Is there a useful application(s) (Linux preferably) that can convert an image (like BMP or TIFF) and then calibrate it to WGS84, then convert it to KAP or GPX for inclusion in the chart directory of Opencpn? Th...
by opie
Fri Jan 07, 2022 6:56 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Discussion about OpenCPN
Replies: 26
Views: 3831

Re: Discussion about OpenCPN

Just installed Opencpn on my Raspberry Pi 4 and a 7-inch touchscreen. I had always used SeaClear for supplemental navigation on a laptop in the cabin (Garmin GPS at the helm) but Seaclear quit on me and it seems Opencpn is newer and better. Installation ("Basic Option") went easy. Charts l...