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by jakeintexas
Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:36 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Mast is bouncing a great deal while towed
Replies: 8
Views: 4225

Re: Mast is bouncing a great deal while towed

Good point Kurz - my friends all say I can complicate a rock. Tying down the midpoint without support will deflect the mast. It might not be enough to actually cause damage, but I feel better supporting it, to prevent deflecting it. When it's supported AND tied down, it doesn't move. That leaves me...
by jakeintexas
Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:40 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Trailer guide heights
Replies: 11
Views: 3484

Re: Trailer guide heights

I just stuck pvc on it, go as high as you want. I think mine is about 2ft above gun wale. Makes perfect goal post. Even flexes a little .
by jakeintexas
Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 98 X table drop down?
Replies: 8
Views: 2484

Re: 98 X table drop down?

Not to change the post but my :macm: rear birth has cheap plastic. When I lay back there (once) I fell through. So I never go there. To hard climbing in and out any way, though the wife does sometimes. But I was thinking plywood or..... ? Don't want nothing heavy. Anone took out the plastic and repl...
by jakeintexas
Wed May 25, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Cost for oil change?
Replies: 8
Views: 2617

Re: Cost for oil change?

My yamaha was like 180 I think. That was 20hr break end. I think it's after every 50hr now. But at least once a yr. I now do it myself saving labor charges. I used yamaha brand oil and filters fuel,lower end, still 110. :|
by jakeintexas
Fri May 20, 2016 5:23 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: asymmetrical spinnaker
Replies: 10
Views: 3920

Re: asymmetrical spinnaker

Ok I thank yall for the advice. I'm going to not get that one and start looking for one that's a right fit. Highlander if you can find right dimensions I would appreciate it.
by jakeintexas
Fri May 20, 2016 4:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: asymmetrical spinnaker
Replies: 10
Views: 3920

Re: asymmetrical spinnaker

So what your saying is its way to big, and not do-able at all?
by jakeintexas
Thu May 19, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: asymmetrical spinnaker
Replies: 10
Views: 3920

asymmetrical spinnaker

what is a good size for my :macm: . I found one I can purchase for a good price, but maybe its too big?? Its advertising 3/4 oz 30 luff, 35 leech, 22 foot. I don't want to get too small as will wish later to get larger. but I can start in very light winds. im no expert by far and kinda new to this s...
by jakeintexas
Thu May 19, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: 26m Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet Length?
Replies: 16
Views: 10312

Re: 26m Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet Length?

Hope everyone still on this post. I'm interested in finding new or used asymmetrical spinnaker. I'm by far still new to all this. But I have opportunity to purchase one on the cheap, but I think it may be to big. Not sure what's right fit. But it's says.... 30luff 35 leech 22ft. I'm wanting a big on...