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by Mork
Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Best posts?
Replies: 12
Views: 2993

Well its obvious isn't it. Anything posted by a brit from the UK.

cheek tounge!!!



Nanu Nanu
by Mork
Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:37 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: BOAT NAME WANT IDEAS
Replies: 65
Views: 15659

Sunktuary or was it Sanctuary

Checkout
by Mork
Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:42 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Swing Keel mod (Skeg maybe?)
Replies: 41
Views: 14458

Getting back to the KEEL. If you have any board showing under the hull it will effect the way the boat turns under power. As has been said if using WOT the boat is in danger of tipping. I tend to motor at 5 knots with board and rudders down. 9-11 knots with about one or two inch of board down and no...
by Mork
Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:39 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Looking for MacGregor Dealer in UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1348

Most of what you need will be on the UK site, however, should want any specific questions answered by a Brit then drop me a line.

NaNu NaNu
by Mork
Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: West Mersea Trailers
Replies: 9
Views: 4775

Not a recommendation (but only because I have not bought from him) but try this guy.

http://www.cantrailers.com/trailersailers.htm
by Mork
Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where can I find this bit? ...(rubber boot)
Replies: 15
Views: 4787

Just remember if you find an British source that piece is called a 'trunk' in English-ese.. :wink: LOL!!! It took me several minutes to work this one out and you will have to forgive me but I could not help but laugh when I did. We call the space at the rear of a motor vehicle, where one puts lugga...
by Mork
Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:32 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Just ask mike
Replies: 157
Views: 51391

Ok Why is it when you call a wrong number, they are always in!!!????

Mork
by Mork
Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Table of lines
Replies: 3
Views: 1230

Thanks again....Kevin isn't it????

Mork aka Leon
by Mork
Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:31 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Table of lines
Replies: 3
Views: 1230

Table of lines

I seem to recall that there was a table of lines completed somewhere on the site but I can not find it. Could someone help me please? If there isn't one can we get together to make one?????????????????????????????????????
:macx: :?
by Mork
Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:46 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: which batteries?
Replies: 10
Views: 2994

My Yamaha 50hp gives off just over 8 amps, according to the manual.
by Mork
Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:39 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailering
Replies: 39
Views: 13639

Now thats a barrel of laughs
by Mork
Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:28 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Spinnaker slot
Replies: 11
Views: 3430

I think she looks fantastic! Great picture. Oh and the gap looks just right. You could make it tighter the closer to the wind you go but it really is not worth the agro as when off the wind you would have to loosen it again. As with all things a happy compromise is called for and yours looks fine. I...
by Mork
Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:58 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Ballast tank leak or hull breach - MYSTERY SOLVED!!!!!!
Replies: 64
Views: 18764

Just a thought. If it is a ballast leak then it follows that if you put it up on the trailer then the water should leak back into ballast tank if the transom valve is open. If the water does go from the bilge then there is your problem. If it does not, though not conclusive, it suggets otherwise. Ha...
by Mork
Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:18 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Got to get those LazyJacks
Replies: 16
Views: 4646

What you need is a stak pac. The main comes down into a long bag held up by lazy jacks. Then when you get in all you do is zip it up along the boom. Secondly get a furling jib/genoa. Lastly get furling jib/genoa. Oh one more thing get furling j............................


Mork aka Leon
by Mork
Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:35 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Rig Tuning Ad Nausium
Replies: 2
Views: 1586

JOY RAPTURE!!!!!! It's now a different boat, FANTASTIC!!!!!! It was blowing some this wekend F5 F6 wind over tide and a novice crew. But the lovely lady was pointing towards wind on a close(ish) haul at 4.1Knts with stock Jib only. Now that felt brilliant and i'm sure is down to the rig being adjust...