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- Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:15 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Reading: Sailing optimization for Macs
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4350
Re: Reading: Sailing optimization for Macs
I’m reading Sailing for Dummies, maybe too basic, but I have already got some good use out of it. What I know is little, but I learned a jib sail will help in pointing up wind a lot. Mainly because it gets pulled in closer to the mast, doesn’t have to go around the outer stay like the Genoa. You wil...
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:57 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Boat slip woes
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2905
Re: Boat slip woes
We keep the rudders up and the center board down ( to allow bottom cleaner access). In a marina there can be electrolysis from other boats electrical problems (or yours), that will eat away at metals touching the water. The pin on my centerboard had been eaten away from this, looked like tiny metal ...
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:06 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Speaking of removing engines…..
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1019
Re: Speaking of removing engines…..
I have the same engine lift, it works great! Even pulled a 4bd2t Isuzu (cab over truck) with the transmission attached with it. Definitely best way to remove outboards, on the mercury I had to use 3 bolts/washers on the flywheel with 3 short chains connected in the middle with a large threaded link....
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:32 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Speaking of removing engines…..
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1019
Re: Speaking of removing engines…..
Here is a picture of the original Mercury crate that came with my new motor, there was a small metal bracket that holds the motor from turning sideways. Maybe this will help you store or transport the motor? https://i.postimg.cc/DWC2rKgQ/3-DD3-D0-C8-7671-47-FF-98-AD-CD24-F6-C23-BF2.jpg https://i.pos...
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:08 am
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Birdwatchers?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8755
Re: Birdwatchers?
“Hey you lookin for me?” Why you shouldn’t be a lion watcher. https://i.postimg.cc/ZWyP6vZw/BB6-F663-D-8244-4-BF5-B18-C-B7-C8-EC45-B411.jpg Mechanical Bird San Diego airport https://i.postimg.cc/D8nRjFmQ/59-D256-D2-A327-46-CF-9-F24-98-A1-C704-C8-D7.jpg Killdeer layed eggs in my yard https://i.postim...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:16 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Code C roller Tasker sail / Peak sails Generater
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13269
Re: Code C roller Tasker sail / Peak sails Generater
Hey PSNA what is the significance of the height of the spinnaker bracket location. Todd @ BWY said 18-24” above jib bracket. Which should I do? Why not higher or all the way up ?
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:08 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Bilge pumps & pick up points 26x
- Replies: 4
- Views: 874
Re: Bilge pumps & pick up points 26x
Thanks guys good info, never seen a pump like that. I like it! Drill pump idea 
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.- Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:24 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Bilge pumps & pick up points 26x
- Replies: 4
- Views: 874
Bilge pumps & pick up points 26x
I’m thinking of getting a set of small bilge pumps for my 26x. What type/ style work best? Where is best place to put them? And is there a way to get the last bit of water out, besides a sponge? I was wondering if a 10’ x 1/2” piece of pvc pipe capped on the end with small holes near bottom (like a ...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:34 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Name & Order of Your 3-5 Most Important Mods
- Replies: 84
- Views: 28954
Re: Name & Order of Your 3-5 Most Important Mods
(1) put a new 4 stroke motor on, 2 stroke was undependable, noisey, slow, stinky, and inefficient. (2) Composting Toilet, but you must get used to it. It can be a mess if used incorrectly. I am currently working on a liquid overflow tank with a clear tube so you can see it’s full. Over filled way to...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:11 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Getting up to the top of my mast
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2055
Re: Getting up to the top of my mast
I have worked on my mast a few times in the slip. I turn the boat around, tie it up with bow sticking out about 6’. Lower mast onto the trailer support, then use a ladder on the dock to get to top of the mast. Pretty easy really. I have removed the Nissan 50hp engine while backwards as well, but tha...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:15 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Code C roller Tasker sail / Peak sails Generater
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13269
Re: Code C roller Tasker sail / Peak sails Generater
Ok I got ahold of Chris Stevens at Peak Sails. He was very informative about answering my questions about the Generator sail. How it can be used furled or socked. He also explained to me how mounting forward on the bow sprit / installing a spinnaker halyard higher changes the sails shape/ size. He l...
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:15 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Engine Dying After Backing Off WOT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2305
Re: Engine Dying After Backing Off WOT
I think you meant “ Brother from another Mother”
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:36 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Code C roller Tasker sail / Peak sails Generater
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13269
Re: Code C roller Tasker sail
Sheppie62 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:21 am Peak Sails may have been hit by a hurricane, or is very busy and cannot answer the phone, and I am not qualified to order a sail , and they may not have time to explain to me how to order a sail, so I have given up on their Generator sail.
Ok I corrected the statement
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:19 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Code C roller Tasker sail / Peak sails Generater
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13269
Re: Code C roller Tasker sail
They list 2 different sizes for the MacGregor (150-165) I just want to know if they will work for my application. If they got hit by a hurricane then I definitely need a different sail supplier.
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:47 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Engine Dying After Backing Off WOT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2305
Re: Engine Dying After Backing Off WOT
I had the same exact motor. It was extremely finicky to tune. I finally paid a professional to tune it, he checked everything! Took him 2 try’s. I immediately sold it got way more than I ever thought it was worth. Think around $3000 ? Turns out a guy wanted that exact engine for his rib inflatable. ...