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by Ponaldpe
Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Water Ballast pump out
Replies: 22
Views: 9441

Re: Water Ballast pump out

My only question would be, how much water remains in the tank when the water seal vanishes at the rear valve opening? If significant, would a positive displacement bilge pump with a low intake be a better way to go? If you close up the fill valve when it starts to bubble you can get almost if not al...
by Ponaldpe
Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: New Engine Advice for the 26X
Replies: 12
Views: 2656

Re: New Engine Advice for the 26X

I have not been in NC in many years but Morehead City used to have two really good Marinas/boast dealers, You might take a drive and do some comparing. Getting a new outboard is going to be more about how the dealer takes care of you service after the sale. Talk to some local buyers see how their se...
by Ponaldpe
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregorSailors
Replies: 17
Views: 5949

Re: MacGregorSailors

Really happy to see the form back.
by Ponaldpe
Thu Jan 24, 2019 4:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Blowing down the ballast
Replies: 13
Views: 5253

Re: Blowing down the ballast

I'm reading everyone's replies and still didn't answer his question. I use a high volume inflator to drain my ballast tank at the dock sometimes and the key is to put a rubber bushing on the blower nozzle so it creates a good seal on your air vent (if you don't have the hose extension) and Only ope...
by Ponaldpe
Fri Jan 04, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Boat's Planned Mods
Replies: 15
Views: 5729

Boat's Planned Mods

Boat , I am sure I am not the only one , that has been trying to get the solar and refrigeration mystery. For my boat and now as a replacement for the RV refer that just went bad, have been looking for a better replacement to the gas/elect, high cost system in the camper now. I would like to have th...
by Ponaldpe
Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Raising the boom for Bimini for standing room
Replies: 9
Views: 4921

Re: Raising the boom for Bimini for standing room

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by Ponaldpe
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Novice Mac 26M Owner/Furler Pin Movement
Replies: 26
Views: 9106

Re: Novice Mac 26M Owner/Furler Pin Movement

I added a eyelet to top of the mast and run a 1/4 inch line from it to the bolt where the mast mounts for road travel, that is my safety line. I did just replaced the forestay with the BWY up graded forestay, and made new standing rigging myself. Should be good for another 15 years.
by Ponaldpe
Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Roller on the front of the X trailer - who sells them?
Replies: 10
Views: 3723

Re: Roller on the front of the X trailer - who sells them?

West Marine, they are a common roller, any place the sells boats / trailers, even Wal-Mart might have them.
by Ponaldpe
Wed Sep 19, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Fuel filter placement?
Replies: 9
Views: 4823

Re: Fuel filter placement?

Should a water separating fuel filter be placed before or after the primer ball in the fuel line to the motor? I mount my filter after the primer ball, for two reasons, the primer ball seems to let dirt ( if you have any in the fuel ) settle in it, and when changing the filter you can use the prime...
by Ponaldpe
Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Swimming deck, or platform?
Replies: 25
Views: 17302

Re: Swimming deck, or platform?

Wow thanks for sharing this Ponaldpe.... Do you have any more information at all? I can add to this with a Pic I didn't even know I had lol! ... Zoom in and you can see the support bars underneath. https://i.imgur.com/JHf3fHq.jpg I like this solution :) No Neo I do not remember where I found the ph...
by Ponaldpe
Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Swimming deck, or platform?
Replies: 25
Views: 17302

Re: Swimming deck, or platform?

The Admiral is in overall very happy with the boat (especially regarding the cabin space) though she told me two things could be better: firstly that she felt pretty far from the water and couldn’t just lazily dip her fingers when the sailing was quiet, secondly that Macgregors don’t have a swim de...
by Ponaldpe
Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: I'm an A/C convert
Replies: 59
Views: 27554

Re: I'm an A/C convert

Have any if the :macm: 26M owner's put a Billy Box on their boat/ If so how do you like it?