A forum for discussing topics relating to MacGregor Powersailor Sailboats
Rolf
First Officer
Posts: 396 Joined: Tue Jun 15, 2004 8:59 pmLocation: Los Angeles
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by Rolf Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:07 pm
Finally discovered Mack's speed sweet spot over and back to Catalina last week. It's 16.5 knots (19.8 mph)-- no ballast. At this speed everything clicks-- true plane, great gas economy (3700 rpm with my 90horse), safe, "comfortable" ride in most any condition save wind chop. Faster speeds are nice but a bit nerve racking (less reaction time). I will experiment with full ballast next time and post my conclusions.
Ben
Just Enlisted
Posts: 14 Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 8:20 amLocation: Manteca CA
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by Ben Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:26 pm
19.8 mph! That's WOT and 6200 rpm for my 50hp Johnson.
Captain Steve
Captain
Posts: 722 Joined: Fri Jan 02, 2004 9:40 amSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Oxnard, CA "Wildest Dream" '98X Nissan 50
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by Captain Steve Sun Oct 09, 2005 4:25 pm
Ben, I got the same problem...my Nissan 50 just wont quit!
ALX357
Admiral
Posts: 1231 Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:09 amLocation: Nashville TN -- 2000 MacGregor 26X, Mercury two-stroke 50hp
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by ALX357 Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:21 pm
i think my wife would be laughing if i told her my johnson would last forever.
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Catigale
Site Admin
Posts: 10421 Joined: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:59 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Admiral .............Catigale 2002X.......Lots of Harpoon Hobie 16 Skiffs....Island 17
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by Catigale Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:43 pm
Dimitri-2000X-Tampa
Admiral
Posts: 2043 Joined: Fri Jan 02, 2004 5:36 amSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Tampa, Florida 2000 Mercury BigFoot 50HP 4-Stroke on 26X hull# 3575.B000
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by Dimitri-2000X-Tampa Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:53 pm
Wife problem huh.....Hmmm, so she wouldn't let you out of your promise even if you convinced her that your Johnson isn't big enough? And for that matter, that you used to think it was big enough in days gone by?
ALX357
Admiral
Posts: 1231 Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:09 amLocation: Nashville TN -- 2000 MacGregor 26X, Mercury two-stroke 50hp
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by ALX357 Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:06 pm
hey.... just working with the material i was given....
Catigale
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Posts: 10421 Joined: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:59 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Admiral .............Catigale 2002X.......Lots of Harpoon Hobie 16 Skiffs....Island 17
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by Catigale Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:22 am
Blue Johnsons are faster!!
Catigale
Site Admin
Posts: 10421 Joined: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:59 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Admiral .............Catigale 2002X.......Lots of Harpoon Hobie 16 Skiffs....Island 17
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by Catigale Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:21 am
Once you have got a Black Johnson, you never return to port.....
ALX357
Admiral
Posts: 1231 Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:09 amLocation: Nashville TN -- 2000 MacGregor 26X, Mercury two-stroke 50hp
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by ALX357 Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:36 am
while we're at it .... is there is something about that "sweet spot" that we should attend to ?
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