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by macr
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: The Florida Keys and MacGregor are a great match!
Replies: 12
Views: 4597

Re: The Florida Keys and MacGregor are a great match!

Thanks Gazmn! We may take another trip in December.
Gazmn wrote:The Keys are great. I wanna go back. Maybe this Feb... :?

Nice video, beautiful wife + Mac in paradise... You guys prove life doesn't have to suck :)
by macr
Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: The Florida Keys and MacGregor are a great match!
Replies: 12
Views: 4597

Re: The Florida Keys and MacGregor are a great match!

We traveled between Marathon and Summerland Key
bahama bound wrote:Where was that shot ? We are in marathon now !
by macr
Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: The Florida Keys and MacGregor are a great match!
Replies: 12
Views: 4597

The Florida Keys and MacGregor are a great match!

Sharing our recent trip to the Keys in August...We used our new GoPro and have a bunch of footage to sort through...more to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z-HD1csSDc
by macr
Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:48 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Florida Cruise Dec.27-Jan 1st trip report
Replies: 49
Views: 16469

Re: Florida Cruise Dec.27-Jan 1st trip report

But Dave, a full ballast provides a larger wave :D

and kudos to Tom for making this video of our first saltwater wakeboarding experience!

-Randy
by macr
Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:40 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Florida Cruise Dec.27-Jan 1st trip report
Replies: 49
Views: 16469

Re: Florida Cruise Dec.27-Jan 1st

Thanks Dave for organizing this cruise!

-Randy
by macr
Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:50 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Leak in the cabin floor 1999x
Replies: 25
Views: 11861

Re: Leak in the cabin floor 1999x

The motor well inlet leak matches your description and is an easy fix

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/in ... ?view=1921
by macr
Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Florida Keys Trip
Replies: 8
Views: 3455

Re: Florida Keys Trip

Have fun!

BTW...Watch out for the tidal current changes. I was surprised how strong they were near inlets/outlets.
by macr
Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Florida Keys Trip
Replies: 8
Views: 3455

Florida Keys Trip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MV3TIIyykU&edit=vd

Week in the Keys and it was a blast!

New Mods to note: Double Bimini, Anchor Locker chain entry to allow hatch to close on line and keep deck clear and Mantus Anchor held great in the sand.
by macr
Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Honda BF50 issues on a 98 26x
Replies: 1
Views: 867

Re: Honda BF50 issues on a 98 26x

Sounds like fuel pressure/flow issue.

Bypass the fuel/water separator with fuel line directly to the engine from the tank and test. Also, make sure fuel tank cap vent is open.

Hope that helps.
by macr
Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:41 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: LEHR 9.9 Propane Outboard
Replies: 4
Views: 1848

LEHR 9.9 Propane Outboard

9.9 is now available...hopefully the 40-50hp range is not too far away.

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by macr
Wed May 22, 2013 4:39 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where is the &^%$#! leak coming from?
Replies: 20
Views: 4210

Re: Where is the &^%$#! leak coming from?

If your boat is angled with the bow higher when trailer-ed, I had the same issue. Since the boat is level on the water and on an angle when trailer-ed, the run off path of rain water around the hatch slides changes. With boat tilting bow up on the trailer, water puddles at front edge of hatch slides...
by macr
Sun May 05, 2013 1:44 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Suspected Lightning Damage on Centerboard Pin
Replies: 5
Views: 1500

Re: Suspected Lightning Damage on Centerboard Pin

Yes...I used a similar product 1/4" Amsteel and very pleased with the mod.
by macr
Sun May 05, 2013 1:39 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: water system
Replies: 31
Views: 7396

Re: water system

Yes...That small white piece above the handle in picture 2 is a removable vent pin.
by macr
Sat May 04, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Suspected Lightning Damage on Centerboard Pin
Replies: 5
Views: 1500

Re: Suspected Lightning Damage on Centerboard Pin

Agreed...Lightning is looking for the path of least resistance to ground and any contraption to attract or attempt to channel that path on a boat seems insane to me. It may not make a bit of difference, but for me, the idea of removing the centerboard wire cable path between the mast and the water m...