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- Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:41 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Leather on steering wheel, self made
- Replies: 10
- Views: 301
Re: Leather on steering wheel, self made
For outdoor/marine use, the best leather to use is elk hide, preferably tanned grey or white (keeps wheel cool in the sun). Elk hide is weather resistant, doesn't shrink as much as most leathers, and if applied rough-side out it makes a nice soft, but non-slip gripping surface. This is what *very* e...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:09 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 26X "Mac Slap"
- Replies: 21
- Views: 786
Re: 26X "Mac Slap"
Sounds like a decent plan. There have been any number of solutions offered for that noise here on the forum - search back and you'll see. I'll be interested in your results!
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:58 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Aussie invasion 😁
- Replies: 10
- Views: 483
Re: Aussie invasion 😁
I’m curious where you plan on beginning your trip. Where you start off in the United States will have a great bearing on the kind of sights you’ll be able to see. Like Australia, the United States is a very, very big place. If you start in the Pacific Northwest, for instance, then going across the t...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Philadelphia MacWinter "Gathering of the Faithful" - 2024
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9182
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Philadelphia MacWinter "Gathering of the Faithful" - 2024
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9182
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Philadelphia MacWinter "Gathering of the Faithful" - 2024
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9182
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:51 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Old geezer stanchion mod
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1394
Re: Old geezer stanchion mod
Well, I’m only 68, but I can certainly see value in it, even for me. At this age we’re all one good tumble away from a hospital stay… or worse. Thanks for sharing!
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:04 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Increase your speed?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3152
Re: Increase your speed?
The page has been moved or deleted. :( The page in question must have been left behind The original link posted was this: https://www.quantumsails.com/en/sails/request-for-quote?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=od_promo_2023&utm_term=od_promo&utm_content=LCemail3 T...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 14.7kn under Sail?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2316
Re: 14.7kn under Sail?
“14.7n under sail” probably happened when one of Roger’s folks accidentally towed a fully rigged boat.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4774
Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
I fixed the links. Folks, when you post a URL, you should first click the 'link' button in the bar above your post entry field, and then paste your link in between the URL codes. Alternatively, you can paste your link, highlight it, then click the 'link' button to add the necessary codes. This ensur...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:07 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Courageous Mod 3: Battery Monitors/USB
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1487
Re: Courageous Mod 3: Battery Monitors/USB
Many years ago I installed a Xantrex Link 20 in my 26X, when I also installed my solar panel setup, and it has served me well. It monitors both batteries and gives me info on battery volts, amperage available, amperage being used, hours to discharge, etc. for both batteries, as well as a quick visua...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Macgregor 26D Capsize
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1045
Re: Macgregor 26D Capsize
As I noted in that FB discussion… “Roger Macgregor manufactured over 36,000 yachts, of which 18-20,000 were water ballasted. I know of only 2 (that’s TWO) that were ever documented to have capsized (not just a knock-down, which many light sailboats experience). One was clearly due to gross operator ...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:43 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4774
Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
There was a duplicate - I removed it.
As for the SSB radio, why would you not want to transmit? It’s vital to have a VHF radio on any vessel that’s going offshore. Heck, my boats are only lake-bound vessels and they both have VHF radios.
As for the SSB radio, why would you not want to transmit? It’s vital to have a VHF radio on any vessel that’s going offshore. Heck, my boats are only lake-bound vessels and they both have VHF radios.
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 9:16 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Has anyone seen this ? Fire hazzard?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1945
Re: Has anyone seen this ? Fire hazzard?
Yup, it was recently discussed over here:
viewtopic.php?p=367723#p367723
(Please continue the discussion over there so we can keep the chat in one place.)
viewtopic.php?p=367723#p367723
(Please continue the discussion over there so we can keep the chat in one place.)
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Philadelphia MacWinter "Gathering of the Faithful" - 2024
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9182
Re: Philadelphia MacWinter "Gathering of the Faithful" - 2024
OK, folks, we are at the maximum number we can host. Thanks for the great response! If you still want to attend, you can send an RSVP and I’ll put you on the wait list in case someone cancels. If folks who have already RSVP’s need to cancel, please send another RSVP saying so, so that I can invite t...