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by jaguar496
Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: sweet and sour
Replies: 6
Views: 1776

Re: sweet and sour

Hi Y'all: SOUR: "THE RESTLESS TWO" is at an auction house in greer, nc; American Auctions. the description indicates approx. $2500 is needed to bring her into Bristol, but I believe they are about $1500 too hi, given the quotes I rcvd here in Oriental. This house is for licensed dealers on...
by jaguar496
Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: sweet and sour
Replies: 6
Views: 1776

sweet and sour

This goes out to those thinking about owning a 26M, slightly used, well outfitted, with the exception of the gas grill. look up under my name: "options for the restless two". the sour is, due to poor health out of pocket costs, I can no longer pay the creditor for the boat. Anyone that has...
by jaguar496
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chinook is Bahamas Bound
Replies: 119
Views: 36719

Re: Chinook is Bahamas Bound

Hi Chinook: thanks for the update. Unfortunately, Ali will be admitted to the hospital that P.M., so that she can do the early surgery. Have a safe and blessed trip. Ali and
Stew.
by jaguar496
Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chinook is Bahamas Bound
Replies: 119
Views: 36719

Re: Chinook is Bahamas Bound

Hi Chinook: The Admiral was told this morning that she will undergo oral surgery next weds. at 0630 :cry: Unfortunately, we will now have to beg off a lunch or ? next week. Perhaps on the way back, if you return and go north on I95 before heading west. So sorry, Ali and Stew
by jaguar496
Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:43 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor X mast height
Replies: 12
Views: 3712

Re: MacGregor X mast height

We have an :macm: , and we use 35ft as clearance, per manufacturers specs. stew
by jaguar496
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chinook is Bahamas Bound
Replies: 119
Views: 36719

Re: Chinook is Bahamas Bound

Hi Chinook: If you are going to stop around Smithfieild, NC for lunch or overnite, let us know. We wish to host you for a meal, and give you a "Carolinian" send off. Godspeed. Ali and Stew of "THE RESTLESS TWO"
by jaguar496
Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Our Fall/Winter 2010 Florida Trip...
Replies: 13
Views: 4320

Re: Our Fall/Winter 2010 Florida Trip...

CONGRATULATIONS, RUTH AND SUM: May you always get along on a small boat :D :D . Alice and I thank you both for being part of your life with a Mac. We have sat for many whiles, reading and looking at the histories that are so well done. They also help the Admiral with looking forward to longer outin...
by jaguar496
Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Season's Greetings everyone!
Replies: 34
Views: 6385

Re: Season's Greetings everyone!

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays plus "prospero anno", Happy New Year to All. The Admiral and I just returned from a 14 day cruise that did Mediterranean visits to Toulon, Fr, Ajaccio, Corsica, Barcelona, and Catagena, Spain, Las Palmas, Majorca, then Grand Canaria and Tenerife...
by jaguar496
Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Generator for AC
Replies: 27
Views: 7943

Re: Generator for AC

HI AGAIN Y'ALL: our :macm: has 6 gfi outlets. Once again, we hve a 2KW Honda generator. stew
by jaguar496
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Sailing Movies
Replies: 27
Views: 6258

Re: Sailing Movies

Hi Y'all: two more that we've watched. "180deg South ", and we really enjoyed "MORNING LIGHT", which is about an amatuer crew traning and racing the TRANSPAC. time to leave for a few hours on the Nuese/Pamlico Sound. 8) 8) 8) Alice and Stew of "THE RESTLESS TWO'
by jaguar496
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Generator for AC
Replies: 27
Views: 7943

Re: Generator for AC

Hi LOVE MACs: We had a 5000btu that ran at 800watts on hi, and needed 1200watts to start it. recently we bought a Honda 2kw generator at our local consignment store for $500.00, with only 10 hours on it. our a/c is the cruiseair that WM sells for $1000, altho we bught one for $300 at the consignment...
by jaguar496
Fri May 07, 2010 6:35 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: COCKPIT DRAIN
Replies: 12
Views: 3700

Re: COCKPIT DRAIN

to ALL that have helped and commented: Thank you for the advice and suggestions. IMOP, a larger drain into the transom IS the answer. Think I will get an expert to give me a quote on having one installed. Be HAPPY you have an :macm: , :macx: , :mac19: , or just being able to get onto the water with ...
by jaguar496
Fri May 07, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: COCKPIT DRAIN
Replies: 12
Views: 3700

Re: COCKPIT DRAIN

to RUSSMT: RIDEX is a dry, small flaked, bacteria that is activated, just like yeast does, that is flushed into the holding tank that is connected to one's home, when not connected to a sewer system. We live way out in the country, and no sewer hook-up. Ridex bacteria breaks down all the solids into...
by jaguar496
Wed May 05, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: COCKPIT DRAIN
Replies: 12
Views: 3700

COCKPIT DRAIN

Hi Y'all: The drain on my boat was blocked with some small leaves that were washed down by a rain. I tried a flexable drain auger, but it could not make the 90deg. turn to the final exit to the outside, and I could not relieve the problem by entering from the waterside, either. My "eureka"...
by jaguar496
Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: MAC FURLER LINE
Replies: 6
Views: 1920

MAC FURLER LINE

Hi Y'all: Has anyone replaced the rat line in the Mac furler with a larger diameter line? I had a mishap last week, trying to furl the genny in squirrely 15-20kt winds, when the wind direction changed briefly while furling, causing a backlash, which totally stopped any furling. I motored to a shore ...