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by Russ
Mon May 12, 2025 6:00 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: New Tow Vehicle
Replies: 7
Views: 292

Re: New Tow Vehicle

Congrats. Looks great.

It seems many of these car makers are installing 4 cylinder turbo charged power plants in their vehicles.

Report back on how she tows.
by Russ
Fri May 09, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Rub rail, other style....
Replies: 6
Views: 372

Re: Rub rail, other style....

I'm running with orignal factory rub rail. It is fully intact and no issues. Perhaps your issues are with how/where it contacts other objects. My rubrail almost never touches anything. The docks I connect with are lower and bumpers seem to work well on that area. If I were running against pilings an...
by Russ
Fri May 09, 2025 5:45 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: aerobic sailing???
Replies: 21
Views: 1241

Re: aerobic sailing???

NiceAft wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 4:30 am Herschel,

It’s time to write a book.
Agreed,
by Russ
Thu May 08, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Replacing the halyard block
Replies: 11
Views: 1157

Re: Replacing the halyard block

OverEasy wrote: Thu May 08, 2025 2:23 pm Nice work Ixneigh!
Titanium!
Agreed. That's some impressive fabrication.
by Russ
Thu May 08, 2025 5:56 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Shelf Mounting - 26M
Replies: 4
Views: 226

Re: Shelf Mounting - 26M

Ditto on the photos. A picture would help.

I would think epoxy might be your best option. Prepping is key as the fiberglass has some wax or other substance they use in the mold to keep it from sticking.
by Russ
Wed May 07, 2025 6:16 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: drop keel rigging
Replies: 4
Views: 263

Re: drop keel rigging

The resources section of this site has manuals etc. for your boat. https://www.macgregorsailors.com/resources.html The mast rotating on the base should not have much play in it. If you remove the plate on the bottom of the mast you can tighten it to proper tension. Factory used a few washers as &quo...
by Russ
Wed May 07, 2025 6:06 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: USCG to Scrap 100’s of NE Nav Bouys
Replies: 10
Views: 509

Re: USCG to Scrap 100’s of NE Nav Bouys

Posting here is nice, thanks, but it’s not enough. Write your congressman. Join B.O.A.T.U.S. Make yourself heard. Otherwise it’s like discussing how many angels can fit on the head of a pin. Interesting, but useless. Just saying. From the link above: How to Weigh In The Coast Guard is asking for pu...
by Russ
Tue May 06, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: aerobic sailing???
Replies: 21
Views: 1241

Re: aerobic sailing???

OverEasy wrote: Tue May 06, 2025 10:38 am Ever have one of those days when..
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YES!

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by Russ
Mon May 05, 2025 2:12 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Does anyone know what this modification to a Mac26X is for???
Replies: 2
Views: 279

Re: Does anyone know what this modification to a Mac26X is for???

I was thinking vent for some heat device.

Reminds me of the vent I see on RVs


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by Russ
Sat May 03, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Chicken pox
Replies: 19
Views: 1034

Re: Chicken pox

The bow edge looks pretty beat up. Mine is worn similarly just not as bad as that. Just the gelcoat is worn off. Mine from beaching and hitting the trailer too hard. The glass underneath is still solid. Touching it up with some paint might make it look better. Your boat your rules. Again, if it were...
by Russ
Sat May 03, 2025 6:08 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: New Tires Radial or Ply
Replies: 10
Views: 1412

Re: New Tires Radial or Ply

I bought 4 "Class D" radials. MUCH more capacity than needed (2450 per tire). That should theoretically have 9800 lbs load capacity and I'm thinking the boat is about half that weight.
by Russ
Fri May 02, 2025 6:35 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: aerobic sailing???
Replies: 21
Views: 1241

Re: aerobic sailing???

You are an inspiration. I'm 63 and the admiral thinks I'm getting too old for boating. She says "It's so much work and I'm getting old." I'll have to show her this post. I have an Apple watch that I really don't know how to use the biometric stuffs. It tracks some interesting data. I'll ha...
by Russ
Fri May 02, 2025 6:26 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Chicken pox
Replies: 19
Views: 1034

Re: Chicken pox

I also need new sheets, new keel line, new potable water bag, and a bunch of loose screws on the interior and the pedestal to fix. I’ve got a boomkicker, an anchor light for top of the mast, and some new decals for the outboard to be installed. I’ve got burning desire to fabricate an entire new wir...
by Russ
Fri May 02, 2025 6:10 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: New Tires Radial or Ply
Replies: 10
Views: 1412

Re: New Tires Radial or Ply

A couple of times I've actually found pre-mounted sets cheaper than the exact same tire without the wheel. I hope you get lucky if you go that way. I ordered 4 mounted wheels. I went with radials because they seem to be better for highway and that's most of what this trailer sees. This way, I can s...
by Russ
Thu May 01, 2025 9:24 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: New Tires Radial or Ply
Replies: 10
Views: 1412

Re: New Tires Radial or Ply

This may help with the load range question. https://trailer-fenders.com/trailer-parts-bloga-guide-to-understanding-trailer-tire-sidewall-information/?gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21541037456&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3ZyAxv6AjQMV8VxHAR1WgCpnEAAYAyAAEgLbOvD_BwE This is helpful. Interesting point I di...