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by streuber
Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Manson Supreme Anchor Purchase
Replies: 33
Views: 9162

Re: Manson Supreme Anchor Purchase

We are going to run the Inside Passage to Alaska in the summer and decided to upgrade the primary anchor to a Manson. I have not had an issue with it since installing it, however installing it on the bow was quite a task. It has a permanent mount on the bow and it trailers well. Here is a link to th...
by streuber
Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:31 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Garhauer rigid vang mod
Replies: 5
Views: 1653

Re: Garhauer rigid vang mod

I also purchased the Garhauer rigid vang mod from Kelly Hanson for my 2007 26M. I have had it on the boat for three years and it has served us well through many long trips. However, I have a question concerning a long spring that came with it. I do not see the spring installed in your rig either. I ...
by streuber
Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: DUAL AXLE TRAILERS
Replies: 35
Views: 9979

Re: DUAL AXLE TRAILERS

Just ordered a Venture 8225 dual axle with brakes on both. One reason is that its the law in NC and the second is we do a great deal of long distance and mountain travel with ours, and 4 brakes are always better than two. The dealer wanted an extra $250.00 to put brakes on the second axle so I figur...
by streuber
Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: outboard support bracket
Replies: 10
Views: 4457

Re: outboard support bracket

I just use a two foot piece of 2x4 lumber. Raise the motor to full height, place lumber between mounting bracket and engine and then lower the engine until it just barely bites into the wood. Then thick rubber bungie the lower unit to the trailer. Allan I agree with your idea. We are towing our 200...