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by LeePierce
Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Engine Tune-up Item/ New Fuel Tank Suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 817

Re: Engine Tune-up Item/ New Fuel Tank Suggestions

I purchased the following:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/132133401742

They seem well built, have a gauge built in, fit well in the boat, fitting is more solid than those requiring an additional fitting.
So far happy with them.
by LeePierce
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:57 am
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy - 2020/2022
Replies: 304
Views: 44915

Re: A New Journey Begins for OverEasy

As long as you are not afraid to mod the glass. I took the floor out of the bathroom so that I can stand on the hull. The ballast tank goes partially into the bathroom, so be careful and watch the depth. This included taking out the sink and making a new platform where the sink was, and then placing...
by LeePierce
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:51 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Steering disconnect with a 90hp outboard
Replies: 13
Views: 1588

Re: Steering disconnect with a 90hp outboard

Have an X with an older Johnson two stroke 120 with the disconnect. My issue's = the motor is not balanced so if left connected to the steering, it will spin my wheel completely to one side or the other. This was not a problem with the honda 50. The disconnect seems mostly fine but the end connector...
by LeePierce
Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x
Replies: 97
Views: 20796

Re: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x

Not sure about "biggest", but... when also considering price, weight, reliability... I went with an older Johnson/Evinrude 120 two stroke V4 (not the V6). Super reliable, super common, and EVERYONE seems to know how to fix them. It looks like it belongs there. If you go with a taller V6 or...
by LeePierce
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Swing Keel rope replacement
Replies: 44
Views: 11850

Re: Swing Keel rope replacement

The non-hinged end of the board is usually held up by the trailer, so if your existing rope is gone, when you unbolt the hinge bolt, the whole thing will drop which is why the suggestion to have someone under the boat or a floor jack. If you still have a working rope, you can cleat it off with some ...
by LeePierce
Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Ballast leak
Replies: 14
Views: 6953

Re: Ballast leak

Is the sink drain above water when the ballast is empty and under when ballast is full?
Far more likely the sink drain hose is leaking.
Sticking a plug in the drain might be a quick an inexpensive test.
by LeePierce
Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Swimming deck, or platform?
Replies: 25
Views: 17299

Re: Swimming deck, or platform?

Been thinking about this for a while, the X is very crowded back there. going over the side gives a tall gunwale. have kept the following in my ebay list. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Osculati-Stainless-Steel-6-Step-Foldable-Ladder-for-Stern-Hull-Platforms/142151490566?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&...
by LeePierce
Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Gooseneck Mast slider
Replies: 3
Views: 2792

Re: Gooseneck Mast slider

Every time I look into the sliders so can adjust my boom or more easily remove it for trailering, I look at where the sail track opening is and realize that is exactly where I need the slider to be. Not all of us have a topping lift. What I have done is.... modified the way the bottom front of the s...
by LeePierce
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:36 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Alternative to Starboard
Replies: 16
Views: 4930

Re: Alternative to Starboard

I have used 1x6 as part of my gutting and rebuilding the head in my X so we can actually use it. The boards cut and route just like a soft wood but, with no grain they do not hold wood screws very well. They hold screws enough to pull the boards tight for the pvc glue to set. So far, I can verify th...
by LeePierce
Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: I know everything ... but have a rudder question.
Replies: 58
Views: 22207

Re: I know everything ... but have a rudder question.

Seems I have read many comments on the X sailing better with weight in the bow. Could be the fuel/motor's weight is upsetting the balance. Might be the power boat back end is too deep, vs the hull presenting more of a sailboat shape if the back is less deep. I have the origional 4s honda 50 and only...
by LeePierce
Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:52 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Affordable sail out of Honolulu?
Replies: 0
Views: 2649

Affordable sail out of Honolulu?

Will be making a trip to Honolulu to check off a Perl Harbor bucket list item. Does any one know of an affordable way to go for an ocean sail? Specifically I do not want to be on a commercial Cat or a multi million buck luxury tour. I just want an ocean sail on a "normal" v-hull where I ca...
by LeePierce
Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:07 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: I know everything ... but have a rudder question.
Replies: 58
Views: 22207

Re: I know everything ... but have a rudder question.

I bought a replacement rudder from Idea about a year or two ago. While it is a tiny bit wider, and the holes are in slightly different locations, I do not see any legitimate difference between my remaining stock rudder and my new one. I actually called them and asked if they still made the "hig...
by LeePierce
Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:00 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Installing fair leads
Replies: 6
Views: 2720

Re: Installing fair leads

Wanting to avoid holes that might leak or pull out...
I have lashed fairleads/pullies to my pulpit and the to the safety line stanchions.
Lashed = tied on with ropes so it gives a bit of movement, mainly because I did not find the bolt on type that I was willing to pay for.

Lee
by LeePierce
Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Advice on buying 26M/X
Replies: 90
Views: 27308

Re: Advice on buying 26M/X

We chose the X due to the bathroom location and the lack of carpet on the walls. (My first sailboat and the Admiral had most of the X vs M opinion.) She felt it was easy to clean. With some experience, I find the backstay on the X to be annoying. My advice is to look at the motor's condition very ca...
by LeePierce
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: How do I pull further onto the trailer?
Replies: 44
Views: 24965

Re: How do I pull further onto the trailer?

Ok, have been out sailing, put the boat on the trailer, had the normal move backwards away from the bump stop when I pulled it out of the water. Tried unhooking the strap so there is no downward tension on the nose, did the bump... Magic happened and the boat scooted right up into the bump stop. WAA...