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- Wed Aug 01, 2018 12:57 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: She really does float in a foot(.304Meters) of water
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9736
Re: She really does float in a foot(.304Meters) of water
9 inches no ballast. 1 foot ballast. Motor and center board up.
- Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:38 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Is it legal to dump urine overboard?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9919
Re: Is it legal to dump urine overboard?
Especially if you do it from the high board.RussMT wrote:I do know it's illegal to pee in the pool if that helps.
- Wed May 10, 2017 6:04 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: My new mods.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10313
Re: My new mods.
It was holding up the deck and your mast against the four stays.
- Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:02 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: buying mcgregor 26x
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9811
Re: buying mcgregor 26x
No sweatBut it sure is a sweat looking boat.
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:01 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Sagging Boom
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16624
Re: Sagging Boom
A topping lift holds the boom horizontal when not using the sail. It holds the boom so you can raise the sail completely. Once the sail is completely up, it holds the boom and you slacken the topping. You don't have one, so you aren't raising the sail completely. IIRC less then one foot between the ...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 1:28 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: CDI FF2 jamming issue
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9991
Re: CDI FF2 jamming issue
Keep tension on the furling line while deploying the sail so it doesn't wrap and is tightly spooled so it doesn't jam when being pulled.
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:33 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Docking with pier on starboard
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7207
Re: Docking with pier on starboard
You're moving it aft affecting weatherhelm
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:13 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: BWY swim ladder for 26X
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2968
Re: BWY swim ladder for 26X
Starboard is where the engine control cables exit.bobbob wrote:Thanks guys. Just curious, it seems to me that since the captain's chair swings open to port side, wouldn't it make more sense to mount this on starboard side? Am I missing something about that?
- Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:16 am
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Well, that escalated really rapidly...
- Replies: 145
- Views: 41485
Re: Well, that escalated really rapidly...
I usually start drinking my beer after FORTY MINUTES. Are you even sure the beer is still good?BOAT wrote:Oh, I have been just dragging the beer in a net behind the boat for like FOURTY YEARS!
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:03 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Soon to be a new Macgregor owner
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27345
Re: Soon to be a new Macgregor owner
In FL, brakes are required on all axles of trailers rated at 3000# GVWR or more.
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:00 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: main halyard
- Replies: 49
- Views: 18003
Re: main halyard
Spray the mast track with Teflon spray before raising it.
- Sat May 18, 2013 11:23 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Question about how to remove steering wheel.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11332
Re: Question about how to remove steering wheel.
I used two screw drivers, one under each side. Alternating pulls.
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:25 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Forestay Connector/Fastener?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6482
Re: Forestay Connector/Fastener?
Do not use those quick pins. They will pull out sideways and you loose the rig.
Been there, tried that.
You MUST use a pin with a circular or cotter pin.
Been there, tried that.
You MUST use a pin with a circular or cotter pin.
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:52 am
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: Suspension help
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8408
Re: Suspension help
A mac and trailer is about 3000 lbs, so your tongue weight should be no more than 300 lb.
Measure it! and adjust it by moving heavy items aft.
Measure it! and adjust it by moving heavy items aft.
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:28 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: help me understand wind speeds.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5259
Re: help me understand wind speeds.
THE BEERFORT SCALE: A MEASURE OF WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS Force 0: Sails hanging limp. Tiller tends itself. Force 1: Beginning pressure on sails. If sheet is eased out, the tiller still tends itself. Force 2: Sails flapping in the breeze, and boat drifting sideways to leeward. Sheets must be tightene...