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by Charles Henderson
Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: New to sailing
Replies: 5
Views: 1319

Re: New to sailing

Hi, I sail the Mississippi on a 26X. The 26X has a centerboard, while the 26M has a dagger board. The centerboard works well for shallow water. When it hits bottom it lifts up; with the daggerboard you come to a suddent stop! A 9 ft deep channel is maintained along the river by the Army Corps of Eng...
by Charles Henderson
Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Roll Call!
Replies: 155
Views: 40610

Re: Roll Call!

Davenport, IA The boat is shrink-wrapped and on the trailer right now. I sail mostly on the Mississippi, pool 15. Lots or tacking! However, I have also trailered to Lake Kentucky (8 hr drive). I'm new to sailing. This is my first boat, and I love it! :) Chuck
by Charles Henderson
Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 1997 26X boat Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 1619

1996 MacGregor Manual

Well, I see that what I have is a 1996 manual. I will send a PDF copy to Heath for posting in the "Manuals" section of this website. In the interim before Heath gets the copy posted, I will email a copy to anyone interested in a copy for their very own (the copy is 9 MB).

Chuck
by Charles Henderson
Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:43 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 1997 26X boat Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 1619

1997 26X Manual

Hi, I have a hardcopy of the 1997 26X manual. I was thinking of scanning it and posting an electronic copy a couple of weeks ago, but have not gotten to it. If you still need that copy, I will get the job done tomorrow and post it. This is my first post on this site, except for a mod I posted two we...