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by vkmaynard
Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: New main sail purchase
Replies: 33
Views: 3553

Re: New main sail purchase

Finally got to sail in small craft advisory weather with the new sails. Awesome! No scary violent healing and round up. Was able to furel the 135 Genoa with the luff line and use the jib blocks. Worked as designed. Kept the shape and improved the point. Have not tuned the luff line yet. Double reefe...
by vkmaynard
Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: "Sub $600 Autopilot" Progress
Replies: 278
Views: 115062

Re: "Sub $600 Autopilot" Progress

Got busy in life and didn't have time to finish it up for production. Figured nobody would pay cost near double the $600.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: "Sub $600 Autopilot" Progress
Replies: 278
Views: 115062

Re: "Sub $600 Autopilot" Progress

Still working great all these years later. In the Chesapeake Bay today. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p6h0nvf1 ... l&dl=0

Victor
by vkmaynard
Tue Oct 08, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 3790

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

Got rid of round up by bottoming out the forestay then tuning our rig. That's a bit vague. I assume you man shortened your forestay as much as possible. Mine is as short as it can be, and it is VERY difficult to attach, meaning there's no way of shortening it more. As for tuning, that's what we've ...
by vkmaynard
Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem
Replies: 70
Views: 3790

Re: Troubleshooting a rounding-up problem

Got rid of round up by bottoming out the forestay then tuning our rig.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Motor choice
Replies: 65
Views: 20915

Re: Motor choice

Real planing is around 20 MPH for an X.

Won't do that with a 60 HP motor.

The more rounded hull on the M requires a little more speed for planing.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: New anchor needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1267

Re: New anchor needed

The aluminum fortress anchors are not to be trusted. We've been caught in bad weather many times and they don't hold. Keep one in the locker for quick deployment. Would never trust to hold while we are sleeping. For real security we use the Lewmar Claw Anchor (16.5 lbs). Drop it in and forget about ...
by vkmaynard
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Boomkicker vs Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang
Replies: 6
Views: 2342

Re: Boomkicker vs Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang

We've used the Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang since day one purchase in 2005. Would not sail without it.

Highly recommend.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours
Replies: 44
Views: 13218

Re: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours

My winter project.

Victor

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by vkmaynard
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours
Replies: 44
Views: 13218

Re: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours

We added shore power and upgraded the DC panel a long time ago.

100% worth the trouble.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours
Replies: 44
Views: 13218

Re: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours

Pro tip: Spray all connection with CRC battery terminal spray (red). The spray will capillary into the wires. After sitting the spay is very sticky like grease deep inside so it does not wash away. Zero issues since 2005. Including spade connections that got soaked in the bilge. Done this many times...
by vkmaynard
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Prospective X Purchaser
Replies: 30
Views: 10498

Re: Prospective X Purchaser

Can anyone give me a ballpark knot reading on this boat’s probable SOG running a Yamaha 50 iron jib - 17°pitch propeller- at WOT and likely fuel flow at that throttle angle? With and / or without full ballast? Also, what kind of unassisted, strictly sailing speeds am I likely to see with correctly ...
by vkmaynard
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
Replies: 50
Views: 8927

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

This old gaurd is sailing the York River today with my son and a friend. Beautiful no shirt weather.

All mods working including the Suzuki 90, Billy AC box, Pressurized Water, Shore Power and my Autopilot.

New sails, New trailer great!

Love our Mac 26X.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Sailing York Town, VA Area Oct 27-29 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 5070

Sailing York Town, VA Area Oct 27-29 2023

Plan to sail York Town, VA area this weekend 0ct 27-29 2023.

Docking at York Rivet Yacht Haven each night.

Let me know if you are in the area.

Victor
by vkmaynard
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: trailering
Replies: 20
Views: 3666

Re: trailering

Same problem for years until I redesigned a new custom trailer. Made extremely up-turned the rear bunks. Also have a centering pad on the goal post.

Zero problems now. Single hand operation.

Victor

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