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by billd
Wed May 11, 2005 11:23 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: How were you introduced to MacGregors?
Replies: 25
Views: 7826

Intro to MacGregor

Grew up learning to sail on Lake Coeur d' Alene (CDA) Id. My Grandfather and Father taught me to sail an El Toro, and my grandfather's 10 ft Glen L. Feel in love with sailing. Had no real interest in power boats. From age 12 to 34 wanted a sailboat, any sailboat. My wife rented a 25 foot O'Day on La...
by billd
Wed May 11, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Battery Problem
Replies: 13
Views: 2702

Battery Problem

Learned a valuable lesson. It cost $82 to learn about the 20amp fuse on the port side of my 50hp Merc. This was blown when the battery had reverse polarity on it for a short time. Everything else was good and now I know. My electrically inclined friends in town are having a good laugh. Thanks for th...
by billd
Sun May 08, 2005 8:51 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Battery Problem
Replies: 13
Views: 2702

battery problem

Doug, I did the same exact thing almost. Accidently hooked up pos red cable to neg post etc. Left it that way overnight and then ran lights while working inside. Lights winked out and next day noticed my mistake and switched to be correct. However, lights work, lift on motor switch works but pedesta...