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by BoatJunkie
Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:23 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: "Non-skid" Treatment?
Replies: 19
Views: 6662

sure step

For those of you that used the Sure Step.... did you wax the entire topsides with it or just the non-skid? How did it fare with any oxidation?

my deck is in dire need of something but I am wondering if it needs to be a patchwork of products.

Thanks for you input.

Vance
by BoatJunkie
Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stubborn black streaks
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

I have pictures but I am struggling to arrange to post them here....stay tuned :wink:
by BoatJunkie
Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stubborn black streaks
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Stubborn black streaks

I have some smudges and streaks on my hull that I believe are due to my bottom paint. After I removed the winter tarp last year, the tarp and a few portions of the hull were smudged, apparently from the tarp rubbing on the bottom paint. My normal washing routine had no effect and even acetone (which...
by BoatJunkie
Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Mast Raising Advice?
Replies: 38
Views: 14718

I took another look at the picture..
This is a slightly different animal.... I, too, am happier using the starboard winch...
by BoatJunkie
Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:28 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Mast Raising Advice?
Replies: 38
Views: 14718

Im starting my fourth season with my 26X and I use the jib halyard for the mast raising kit. Looking at your arrangment, I must admit Im a little more comfortable with mine. The block and tackle lines ends up almost on the same plane with the jib halyard and I would expect that makes for a lot less ...
by BoatJunkie
Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:26 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Centerboard sticks
Replies: 8
Views: 2064

I had a great deal of difficulty with my centerboard at the end of one season. After pulling the boat out the problem was found to be a small piece of driftwood that had managed to find it's way into the centerboard trunk. Im glad it was at season's end as it surely would have driven me nuts!
by BoatJunkie
Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:14 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Waterskiiing a reality?
Replies: 54
Views: 15625

tow rope

Never towed anyone with my Mac but always wondered how one would hitch up a tow rope without interfering with the rudders...
by BoatJunkie
Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: 2006 Adirondack MacGregror Regatta
Replies: 28
Views: 12520

Late but curious

Sorry I missed this - its always been a dream of mine to trailer my Mac to the Adirondacks. How was the event?

Vance
Irish Mist
2002 Mac 26X