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by Russ
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:22 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: premade 26X cushion covers
Replies: 23
Views: 6773

Re: premade 26X cushion covers

I taped together several brown paper supermarket bags which I had cut into sheets of paper. I laid them out on the cockpit seating (sans the cushions) and traced the outline of port and starboard seating areas. Did your new cushions fit better than factory as you made your own custom pattern? I sim...
by Russ
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:07 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Those with Facebook…
Replies: 5
Views: 106

Re: Those with Facebook…

^^ This

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by Russ
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:53 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
Replies: 42
Views: 5397

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

Dimitri-2000X-Tampa wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:41 pm LOL, totally unexpected award here....I'd like to thank the academy! :D
Dimitri is the 9th member out of 12573 and the longest standing member to post this year.

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by Russ
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:36 am
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2023/2024
Replies: 115
Views: 40187

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

Interesting that the cordless is lighter. I have 2 heavy corded buffers that wear my arms out. I totally understand the need for less weight. One of the WORST items to remove from surfaces is tree sap. I parked my small Force 5 boat under a pine tree once. Oy vey. What a chore to get that stuff off....
by Russ
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2023/2024
Replies: 115
Views: 40187

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

Nice work. It's hard to tell from photos, but your bottom paint doesn't look that bad. However, you've come this far. The starbrite hull cleaner works wonders. It's basically Muratic Acid like you get at the hardware store. Be careful using magic erasers. They can be very abrasive. I learned this us...
by Russ
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:31 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Almost ready to float
Replies: 12
Views: 265

Re: Almost ready to float

Yes, remove the quick release. The PO must have thought that would make rigging faster. As mentioned, the risk is not worth saving 20 seconds of rigging time. You will need a pin (and ring ding) to attach it. BWY makes this nice big fat boy pin that is easy to hold and pin the forestay. It's what I ...
by Russ
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Almost ready to float
Replies: 12
Views: 265

Re: Almost ready to float

That quick release looks janky to me. Also only one hole in the pin can't be good.

I bet if you simplify that setup the drum won't spin.
by Russ
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Service suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 263

Re: Service suggestions

All seem like good items to replace.

2 years ago I replaced annodes. Learned a bit about annodes. There are different types for salt vs fresh water.
Mine looked fine after 10 years, but I replaced them anyway since I had them.

Also..maybe grease the motor pivot points and tilt.
by Russ
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Portland Oregon area members?
Replies: 37
Views: 10231

Re: Portland Oregon area members?

C Bucks, This photo is stunning. https://i.postimg.cc/0K8vDrkf/IMG-2880.jpg I would like to make a water color of it someday. Would you mind if I interpret it? I like to ask permission before painting someone else’s work. The composition is perfect. Agreed. Can we have permission to add this photo ...
by Russ
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Waxing a Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 2178

Re: Waxing a Trailer

That " fluid film " product looks very interesting. I'm thinking it would be ideal to spray INSIDE the trailer tubing. The aluminum trailer still has a steel tongue that would benefit from having this stuff sprayed inside where they typically rust. Interesting product. I may have to pick s...
by Russ
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Waxing a Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 2178

Re: Waxing a Trailer

I don't know how to wax the aluminum trailer. But it does make sense to clean and perhaps that salt-away product probably makes sense.
by Russ
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Easiest seasonal maintenance EVAR!
Replies: 3
Views: 233

Re: Easiest seasonal maintenance EVAR!

The product is only ~$20 a can. Boat is still covered. I can't wait to try this stuff.
by Russ
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Easiest seasonal maintenance EVAR!
Replies: 3
Views: 233

Re: Easiest seasonal maintenance EVAR!

I'm in. Just ordered a can of it.
by Russ
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: MRS, what kind of block?
Replies: 6
Views: 220

Re: MRS, what kind of block?

This is the block on my MSR, and I do not see any identifying numbers. https://i.postimg.cc/QVdKF683/IMG-2819.jpg That's it! My memory is failing. That's the block on mine also. Roger wasn't known to install top shelf hardware on our boats. Probably why Kurz has failed. I would replace it with a de...
by Russ
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:19 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: MRS, what kind of block?
Replies: 6
Views: 220

Re: MRS, what kind of block?

Can you post a photo? My MRS has no blocks. It has a winch but not block.