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by windypatrick
Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Repower Mercury SEA PRO 60 prop question
Replies: 6
Views: 929

Re: Repower Mercury SEA PRO 60 prop question

Additional info for the thread:

I ran the boat (finally) with the Bigfoot 60 Pro. Light seas in the bay. It maxed out at just under 5200 RPM with a 14"-12 3 blade prop, empty boat, ballast full, 2 people. IDK the speed as I was focused on the engine.

Best Regards.
by windypatrick
Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:37 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: LED lights for cabin and navigation.
Replies: 59
Views: 24055

Re: LED lights for cabin and navigation.

https://macgregorsailors.com/mods/index ... em&id=1750

I did this mod several years ago, it has held up well. Sourced parts have likely changed, Maybe it will give you ideas.
by windypatrick
Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Repower Mercury SEA PRO 60 prop question
Replies: 6
Views: 929

Re: Repower Mercury SEA PRO 60 prop question

...or am I looking for a 14-11?? :o
by windypatrick
Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Repower Mercury SEA PRO 60 prop question
Replies: 6
Views: 929

Repower Mercury SEA PRO 60 prop question

Folks, I've found an engine I can buy for my 26X :macx: without waiting 5 months. The Mercury 60 Sea Pro, their work motor. I will be in salt water and storage on a slip and the robustness option has an appeal. The rub is that they reduce the top end to 5,500 RPM from the recreation motor's 6,000 RP...
by windypatrick
Fri Jul 29, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Restarting our 26X (Dragonfly) story
Replies: 17
Views: 2990

Re: Restarting our 26X (Dragonfly) story

Enroute at a gas station in Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX.Image
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by windypatrick
Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Restarting our 26X (Dragonfly) story
Replies: 17
Views: 2990

Re: Restarting our 26X (Dragonfly) story

Hey folks, I wanted a to post a brief trip report for trailering the Macgregor 26x :macx: to Mexico. To review, I decided a while ago to stand down from my robust aviation vice :evil: (not a hobby). The ability to read a book anchored under the cliffs in Canyon Lake, Arizona coupled with an occasion...
by windypatrick
Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x Transom and Mercury 60hp big foot 2.33 question
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: 26x Transom and Mercury 60hp big foot 2.33 question

Thanks for the reply 8) . I've scraped the forum and the the teleflex statement is sound. Further, depending on the engine I've found that 12' to 15' is common for all engine installations, not sure of mine though. 13' or 4 meters may be good. I will advise how it turns out for future queries. :macx:
by windypatrick
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x Transom and Mercury 60hp big foot 2.33 question
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: 26x Transom and Mercury 60hp big foot 2.33 question

The throttle cables (best guess) appear to be 4 meters long. Does that correspond for anyone?

:macx:
by windypatrick
Thu Jul 28, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x Transom and Mercury 60hp big foot 2.33 question
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

26x Transom and Mercury 60hp big foot 2.33 question

Folks I have my Macgregor 26X :macx: in Puerto Vallarta now and I am re-engining it with either a Mercury 60 Bigfoot, or a Mercury 60 Sea Pro. Both have the 2.33 gear drive and swing the larger 14"prop. Per this site it seems a sound choice as that is what they maintain well here. My dealer has...
by windypatrick
Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Replies: 6
Views: 572

Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

The older Moellers are 10" high, the newer ones 2" more (I believe). I read that one owner made a hatch of the space above the tank so they could just drop it in.

I would be glad to be wrong!
by windypatrick
Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:01 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Replies: 6
Views: 572

Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

I am under the impression that the 17 gallon aluminum tanks are for a 26M :macm: , Am I wrong? Having to buy an M to get the tanks makes the cost of acquisition higher than planned! :P
by windypatrick
Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Replies: 6
Views: 572

26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

Folks, I've looked all over this and other sites. My old Moeller fuel tanks are tired out. While I will refurb the seals for now, I can't find a ready replacement, as the newest ones are too tall (as you all know). How have you folks solved this? I am guessing that there is an unsatisfactory quick f...