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- Mon May 23, 2016 3:59 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Good Cheap Generators: Harbor Freight & Ramsond Sinemate
- Replies: 50
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Re: Good Cheap Generators: Harbor Freight & Ramsond Sinemate
Powerhorse 2000 watt $599 Northern tools. Same as Honda 2000 . Less noise and has 30 amp and duel hookup and copper wound.(wire hookup included.) Had mine for 2 years and love it, 58 lbs. I cannot hear this 10 ft away from camper and will only give slight vibration on a macx in wheelwell in front of...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:53 pm
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: Adding brakes to a brake-less trailer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7329
Re: Adding brakes to a brake-less trailer
Never use drum brakes in fresh or salt water, use disk brakes and for salt water use stainless steel disk. Always wash them with fresh water after haulout. Dave Thanks, guys! Are there any advantages to disk brakes over drum brakes? I already have a set of drum brakes, but wouldn't mind changing eve...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:42 pm
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: Adding brakes to a brake-less trailer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7329
Re: Adding brakes to a brake-less trailer
March, I have twin axels very good condition for the MacX . these axels are for 8.5 ft trailer, with Stainless steel disk brake on one axel.
I want them out of my garage $100.
Dave
I want them out of my garage $100.
Dave
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:25 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: looking for a dinghy --ideas
- Replies: 132
- Views: 52592
Re: looking for a dinghy --ideas
Fact is , you can tow a Kayak or inflatable if you keep the tow line close to stearn. Even in 15-20 Knots. This all depends on wave and winds. I have used both my Kodiak 8ft and 9.6 ft Solicit dings inflatables towing bow up close to motor. Speeds of up to 18mph, no problem and higher speeds . Use b...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:23 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Good Cheap Generators: Harbor Freight & Ramsond Sinemate
- Replies: 50
- Views: 23726
Re: Good Cheap Generators: Harbor Freight & Ramsond Sinemate
I have the 1200 watt 2cycle and loud (they came out with the 900 watt later). I now have the 2000 watt powerhorse and is same as Honda 2000 with copper wound. DBA is 52-58. cost me $499 18 mo. ago.(think it's $550 now) Has 30 amp and twin 15 amp plugs, with duel gen hookup wires. Weighs 48 lbs and s...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:50 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Keys trip II
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11848
Re: Keys trip II
Going South from South Dade Marina is good inside, outside Hawks..you need good weather. looks like you missed a lot of anchorage I have posted. Bahia Honda had only 3 boats in it in a 40 slip marina in October Book 5 days oct14 2016 for camp rv . Bahia Honda, carry 2 kay's on truck and two cruiser ...
- Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:28 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 26X centerboard repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1645
Re: 26X centerboard repair
My centerboard 1997x had cracks on the head and lower end. I fiber glassed it and gelcoat . I have lot of experience in repairing fiberglass. If you don't I would get a replacement tru BYW. These centerboards and rudders thru these early years are known for weak fiberglass connections and will crack...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:53 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Best battery monitors? And low voltage cutoff?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 15295
Re: Best battery monitors? And low voltage cutoff?
Jeff, used many types batteries on my boats. Those included are Gel, deep cycle , AGMS and twin 6volt Golf cart Trojans. The best for the price and long life and neglect goes to Twin 6 volt Trojan Golf Cart batteries. Nothing else is even close for power and extended life for cost. Current have twin...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: mac 26X
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3986
Re: mac 26X
The stock BWY anchor roller is not for permanent mount on MacX 26 , You can't carry your anchor on the roller underway and use it as a anchor platform on the hook. This one you can. http://macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23641&p=308286#p308286 Dave Thanks for that, John. Some ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:56 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Anchor Roller Installation
- Replies: 36
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Re: Anchor Roller Installation
I used this after install of u3 anchor for fortress11. works great and anchor is positioned centerline to bow. The bow light is a 12inch plug in for night nav. This 22inch bow roller will do also any type Danforth and plows types, Just the top bar holding anchor may have to be adjusted, http://www.m...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:49 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Masts Swing control during raising and lowering
- Replies: 11
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Re: Masts Swing control during raising and lowering
Neo, got it...late internet contact to Down Under.
Hope it works for you.
Dave
Hope it works for you.
Dave
Neo wrote:Sorry Dave, I should of explained.
I've covered my steel wire Stays in Blue Polyurethane Tube .... There are only two Bungees in the photo, crossing over the Mast base.
Sorry for the confusion
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:47 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Masts Swing control during raising and lowering
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6818
Re: Masts Swing control during raising and lowering
If you have the 150 Genoa go for it but if you want to crank in that 150 to inside track it's a no. As stated best to use bungee cord to tuck in baby stays while beating to windward using inside track. Remember, best pointing is always with the 105 jib on inside track over 6knots to windward. (that'...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:58 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Masts Swing control during raising and lowering
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6818
Re: Masts Swing control during raising and lowering
Neo, I have used 1/8 inch braded line for Baby Stays past 8yrs. Works great! You never want to use bungee cords for any type stays. I can see you putting bungee cords inward to mast to reduce 105 jib sheet line fray. Beating to windward , just better to leave baby stays alone. just another step to r...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:45 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Increased Respect for my 2.5 hp Kicker
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12814
Re: Increased Respect for my 2.5 hp Kicker
Sumner, I have a 4 day stay at Oscar Scherer Camp Site in Venice Dec.19-23. Camper will have all cabinets installed and this trip will include 2 12ft kayak's, inflatable Kodiak with 2.5 Suzuki and 30 thrust motor along with twin trail bikes. Also added twin 200 watt heaters but may only use one. (gr...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Battery charging.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8491
Re: Battery charging.
You have electric start that requires a 12 volt battery, just hookup a lead from battery to your low power dc units. Add additional battery if your elect. demands require. You also can add a Cig. lighter off your battery, plug in a 50watt AC/DC converter to plug in your AC appliance. This is just lo...