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by Hideaway
Mon May 06, 2019 6:12 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Continued Water Leaks
Replies: 16
Views: 7214

Re: Continued Water Leaks

I own a 2002 26x and had similar water leak issues. You might try looking just inside the gasoline storage compartments of the cockpit. I had to seal the entire length were the bottom of the gasoline compartment contacted the inside wall of the cockpit, just below the opening. This solved my issues,...
by Hideaway
Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Are surge brakes really worth the trouble and maintenance??
Replies: 34
Views: 12937

Re: Are surge brakes really worth the trouble and maintenanc

When I bought my 26X used,I was towing it back to Ohio from Alabama. I borrowed my sons 1/2 ton pickup up to tow it home. We were traveling down a grade, centered on a three lane at about 60mph. I was leaving plenty of clearance ahead, however there was a large SUV mobile home slowing down fast and ...
by Hideaway
Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X steering system. No feedback option?
Replies: 9
Views: 2868

Re: 26X steering system. No feedback option?

:) Thanks for the replies . There seems to be a lot of yea and nay for the no feed back steering system. At present my steering is so tight that on a normal day of sailing with light air, I can set the wheel and it stays put until I move it again. Much I guess like no feed back. So I am currently lo...
by Hideaway
Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X steering system. No feedback option?
Replies: 9
Views: 2868

26X steering system. No feedback option?

I hace a 2002 26X and the steering is very loose and getting difficult to turn. I am looking to replace the rack and pinion steering controls, but I am wondering about the no feed back option. Does anyone have any info on this alternitive choice.