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- Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:24 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Common leaking points on the 26X?
- Replies: 25
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Re: Common leaking points on the 26X?
Thanks for your help. I intend to seal it all. I hate leaks!!!! I'll run a hose over the boat and see what happens. I may also try the leaf blower trick I just read about.
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:40 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Common leaking points on the 26X?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5608
Re: Common leaking points on the 26X?
Hey bastonjock. No vent in the head. However, I just ordered 2 Nicro solar vents. I intend to put one on the front hatch and I do not know yet where I will put the other one, maybe the head window but I do not know if it will get enough light there. As for the bilges, I will know next week. I have t...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:47 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Common leaking points on the 26X?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5608
Common leaking points on the 26X?
Hello all, I am getting some leaks in the 1999 26X I just bought. I know this because when I first looked at the boat it was dry. However, when I went to pick it up a week later (after a rain) there was some water on the head floor and some in the rest of the cabin. Where are the common leak points ...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:08 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4123
Re: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
Paulieb,
I bought the bought from Forked River Yacht sales and trailered it up to South Shore Marina. Nancy gave me the welcome tour. Very nice. This summer is going to be great.
I bought the bought from Forked River Yacht sales and trailered it up to South Shore Marina. Nancy gave me the welcome tour. Very nice. This summer is going to be great.
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:04 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4123
Re: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
Frank, I just joined South Shore Marina. I'll contact Steve. Thanks.
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:00 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4123
Re: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
Thank you all for your help. I am already set for a course. Thanks for the info. This weekend I am vacuuming the water out of the bilge. Then I have to concentrate on the caulking/sealing. I know i have a leak because when i picked up the boat there was water on the head floor and the cabin smelled ...
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:21 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4123
Re: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
Thanks for the info. I will get one of those plugs.
As for the stove, i just bought a CookMate Single Burner stove from swego. It has the same dimensions and over a hundred less. It looks the same. Hopefully the same quality. I will post after using it.
I have a wet dry vac and will use it. thanks
As for the stove, i just bought a CookMate Single Burner stove from swego. It has the same dimensions and over a hundred less. It looks the same. Hopefully the same quality. I will post after using it.
I have a wet dry vac and will use it. thanks
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:11 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4123
Re: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
You guys are the best! I am docking the boat on Greenwood Lake in Northern NJ just near the NY border. The motor is a Suzuki 50hp and fortunately, yes it has a 1 or 2 option on the red electrical switch. I guess I have to get working on all the water in the bilge. Oh well. Thanks for all of your hel...
- Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:28 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4123
alcohol stove and other questions from a newbie.
Hello all, I just bought my 1999 26X yesterday and can't wait to get sailing. A few questions please. 1) The galley did not come with a stove. What model stove do I need to buy to install in the counter? 2) How can I replace the front windows? Where can I buy the replacement parts? The windows are a...
