A forum for discussing topics relating to MacGregor Powersailor Sailboats
Moe
Admiral
Posts: 2634 Joined: Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:35 pm
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by Moe Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:15 pm
MARK PASSMORE
First Officer
Posts: 217 Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:38 pmLocation: Lake Lanier GA - 07 MAC 26M YAMAHA T60 "faster blue hull"
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by MARK PASSMORE Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:24 pm
Thanks Moe. I just called and left a message. Hopefully they will call back with both in stock.
MARK PASSMORE
First Officer
Posts: 217 Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:38 pmLocation: Lake Lanier GA - 07 MAC 26M YAMAHA T60 "faster blue hull"
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by MARK PASSMORE Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:19 am
I just got the sail covers in yesterday. I am very pleased with Blue Water Yachts. Fast shipping. Thanks again Moe.
Mark
bscott
Admiral
Posts: 1143 Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2004 2:45 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Arvada, Colorado 2001 X, M rotating mast, E-tec 60 with Power Thruster, "HUFF n Puff"
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by bscott Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:30 pm
We went to Soft Toppers Store in Boulder Co. and were impressed with their quality products. I would not hesitate to get their MS cover. However, jib sleve covers really beat up your sail and vibrate the rigging. We take our jib down and bag it at the slip.
Russ
Admiral
Posts: 8353 Joined: Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:01 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Bozeman, Montana "Luna Azul" 2008 M 70hp Suzi
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by Russ Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:18 pm
bscott wrote: However, jib sleve covers really beat up your sail and vibrate the rigging. We take our jib down and bag it at the slip.
Do you have a roller furling?
I've never taken my jib off the headstay. I wonder if it would be just as easy.
bscott
Admiral
Posts: 1143 Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2004 2:45 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Arvada, Colorado 2001 X, M rotating mast, E-tec 60 with Power Thruster, "HUFF n Puff"
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by bscott Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:30 pm
I have a Schaeffer Snapfurl and it is a piece of cake to remove the jib.
Scott
Admiral
Posts: 1654 Joined: Tue May 18, 2004 12:46 pmSailboat: Venture 25Location: 1978 Catalina 22 with all the Racing Goodies!! 4 horse fire breathing monster on the transom
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by Scott Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:58 pm
Roller furling or not he is correct. Jib sleeves flog like crazy.
sctodd
Deckhand
Posts: 38 Joined: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:41 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Barrie, ON "Miss Reba Lynn" 2002 26X Yamaha 115 hp fs
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by sctodd Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:58 pm
I went to a local sewing shop and had them make a Genoa/jib cover for me. After it is up I twist it so that it does not vibrate in the wind.
puggsy
Captain
Posts: 571 Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:30 amSailboat: Venture 25Location: MACLESS but not quite BOATLESS in Perth Western Australia
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by puggsy Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:28 pm
this may not make JAMES V very happy, but I picked up a good sheet [ during a rubbish throwout] off the side of the road, of imitation deerhide, what they cover sofa's with. It makes a very good pedestal cover and is waterproof. Just drape it over, wrap the corners and tie it around with a 1 inch pram strap. cost...$000000.
