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by Jim/OUR PET
Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winch Handle
Replies: 2
Views: 1422

Winch Handle

I lost my winch handle over the weekend. This time I'll get two! Can you tell me the best deal on new winch handles? Are there floating types?
by Jim/OUR PET
Wed Jul 21, 2004 11:21 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailer rusting
Replies: 9
Views: 4458

similar situation here... 02X trailer paint is peeling and metal is rusting in a lot of places. i also noticed the Mac bump (to seat the boat into the pad eye) has tweaked the winch support beam and ladder. no structural damage, but it looks like heck.
by Jim/OUR PET
Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:41 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: VHF does not send or recieve
Replies: 6
Views: 1966

Rich,

I like that idea. That's what I'll try b/f buying a new radio. Thanks for the info all that responded.

Jim V.
by Jim/OUR PET
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:50 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: VHF does not send or recieve
Replies: 6
Views: 1966

VHF does not send or recieve

The stock VHF radio is not sending or receiving, but it does receive weather reports when tuned into the WX frequencies. I've checked the connections at the top of the mast and at the bottom where it disconnects when stowing. I don't see any obvious problems. The metal antenna did pop out one day wh...
by Jim/OUR PET
Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:03 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Flying Cars
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Flying Cars

Went out Friday on Puget Sound for our first sail of the season. We had a great time until.... the port genny car let loose and nearly hit my daughter! winds were not high... 10-15 mph. we were sailing under 150 genny alone. i did notice i ran both sheet lines over the rail rather than through the r...