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by NiceAft
Tue Jul 15, 2025 6:05 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)
Replies: 42
Views: 5647

Re: What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)

I double checked to see if this video wasn’t already posted in this thread.
by NiceAft
Mon Jul 14, 2025 5:41 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 2013 Video's
Replies: 14
Views: 3392

Re: 2013 Video's

dlandersson wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 5:01 am Still pretty nice 8)
Yep, but we haven't seen a post from Chopper Pilot in almost nine years. Maybe we will see some postings in the future :?:
by NiceAft
Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Tips for anchoring a 26X
Replies: 11
Views: 1532

Re: Tips for anchoring a 26X

Tlutz0808, Having an :macm: , I can’t speak about an :macx: . However, when you state “just a danforth style anchor with a bit of chain and rope.", that I can speak on. 30’ of chains is the target. Mac’s will swing at anchor, I hear a bridle helps, but Mac’s swing on anchor. Very high freeboard...
by NiceAft
Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: $150 and a Wallyworld cutting board
Replies: 22
Views: 1190

Re: $150 and a Wallyworld cutting board

Success, all the way around.
by NiceAft
Mon Jul 07, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MOBs for bikes!
Replies: 4
Views: 532

Re: MOBs for bikes!

Not the ending I thought you were going to reveal.
by NiceAft
Mon Jul 07, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MOBs for bikes!
Replies: 4
Views: 532

Re: MOBs for bikes!

Not the sort of bike I thought you were asking about :o :D
by NiceAft
Sun Jul 06, 2025 3:14 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Solo Docking
Replies: 11
Views: 1433

Re: Solo Docking

Wow! That is a difficult system to single hand a docking. I like the idea of the blue “cheater line" to make docking easier, but Mac’s have a very high freeboard, so while docking, they blow sideways on windy days. The cheater liner can help. So will good size fenders. Maybe placed horizontal o...
by NiceAft
Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:11 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: 2032 Olympics
Replies: 0
Views: 412

2032 Olympics

I just signed onto the Brisbane Organizing Committee’s 2032 Olympic website,and have started receiving emails. Looking forward to meeting Mac people. I’ll be close to 83 :D
by NiceAft
Tue Jul 01, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Repowering with smaller engine options
Replies: 20
Views: 1809

Re: Repowering with smaller engine options

When you say “Bahama Trip”, I believe you just brought in a different ball game. Will a twenty HP be the correct choice for crossing the Gulph Stream in potentially less than perfect conditions?
by NiceAft
Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:58 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Shop Vac for down below?
Replies: 9
Views: 783

Re: Shop Vac for down below?

I just don’t think units that powerful and large are needed below deck. I use this rechargeable Shark, it’s all that I need. It empties quickly and has more than adequate suction. https://i.postimg.cc/5XVgjVd5/IMG-7321.jpg Now we don’t anchor away from a power source; when we go on extended cruises,...
by NiceAft
Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:02 am
Forum: The Front Room
Topic: Happy Birthday Canada
Replies: 3
Views: 608

Happy Birthday Canada

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by NiceAft
Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Every once and a while the stars align
Replies: 17
Views: 1258

Re: Every once and a while the stars align

Be Free said;
For a sailboat, this IS fast!", I get some very doubtful looks. :D

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by NiceAft
Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: What anchor for Mac 22
Replies: 5
Views: 398

Re: What anchor for Mac 22

These posts might help if you’re thinking of a trip to the San Juan Islands.

viewtopic.php?p=369572&hilit=San+Juan+islands#p369572
by NiceAft
Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: What anchor for Mac 22
Replies: 5
Views: 398

Re: What anchor for Mac 22

I’m a big believer in West Marine opinions. Here are others. https://buyersguide.org/boat-anchor-for-22-foot/t/best?m=e&d=m&c=745712506479&p=&oid=kwd-2412803544361&lp=9007277&li=&nw=g&nts=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvO7CBhAqEiwA9q2YJbKrw2vXpEKJnwb5YEnMbXVdz3eV5t32T9JY6LM8RJw1...
by NiceAft
Sat Jun 14, 2025 9:26 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Inflatable Belt Pack PFD ok with coast guard?
Replies: 10
Views: 789

Re: Inflatable Belt Pack PFD ok with coast guard?

The self inflating PFD I have will right an unconscious person to face up position. I tried it once to see if it really works. It cost me $25 for a new set of compressed air cylinder and a new dissolving ring, but it was worth it for the confidence it gave me. Good idea. I have a refill kit. Maybe ...