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by robbiebull
Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Discolouration on coach roof & cockpit floor
Replies: 7
Views: 2131

Re: Discolouration on coach roof & cockpit floor

Borax, you will need to elaborate ?

CLR, again I must be slow this week :P
by robbiebull
Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Discolouration on coach roof & cockpit floor
Replies: 7
Views: 2131

Discolouration on coach roof & cockpit floor

Has anyone come across rust discolouration on the coach roof or cockpit floor, I have a 2000 Mac 26X, I have tried to polish them out to no avail
by robbiebull
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Daggerboard gone......
Replies: 20
Views: 4331

Re: Daggerboard gone......

I have added in the mods section, my new bracket made from SS, a better upgrade.

The dagger board is at the shipwrights just now, getting the new insert glassed in & I am adding some lead to the bottom, will post the photos when the board comes back in a couple of weeks
by robbiebull
Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Picture Contest
Replies: 239
Views: 91718

Re: Picture Contest

Maggie Jane in Loch Lomond,


Image

sorry guys, cant quite get the format right
 ! kmclemore:
Fixed the formatting. You had the link to the icon not the original picture.
by robbiebull
Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What's Wrong With Mac Rudders
Replies: 17
Views: 6641

Re: What's Wrong With Mac Rudders

Hello Phil, like you I am quite new to sailing, 3 seasons with the Mac 26X, & in my experiance they stall when trying to tack, I have just removed my rudders & am going to add 1ft to the overall length, & put some on the breadth as well. Am also going to try adding some lead to the keel,...
by robbiebull
Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:36 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Genoa sheet cleats?
Replies: 14
Views: 5965

Re: Genoa sheet cleats?

I went OTT with a pair of Lewmar size 16s with the self tailer adaptor on top, got them cheap so just went for it. I have installed a couple of eyelets on the side of the boat for sheaves for the spinnaker. Works well for spinnaker & also the 150 gen. I will have to take some photos & stick ...
by robbiebull
Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:29 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: God - I hate windows Garmin Mapsource GPS interface problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1106

Re: God - I hate windows Garmin Mapsource GPS interface problem

Try going on the Garmin website, I have just transferred from PC to MAC with garmin. You have to install map convertor & map manager, it is all explained on the Garmin support website. I also e-mailed them & they helped me through the process. I am away from home or I could have sent you all...
by robbiebull
Mon May 17, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26x Washboard
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

26x Washboard

I am wondering if anyone can do me a favour, I am away from home, but am looking to order an acrylic washboard to replace the one piece washboard that is currently onboard. A) does anyone have the size of the standard 26x washboard b) has anyone fitted an acrylic washboard, and what thickness did yo...
by robbiebull
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Rigging Failure - Demasted under sail
Replies: 26
Views: 9266

Re: Rigging Failure - Demasted under sail

One of the first things I did when taking over the boat was to remove all the ring dings & change over to bottle screws, its a lot easier when rigging de-rigging as well.

Well worth the investment
by robbiebull
Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Purchasing equipment from the USA
Replies: 11
Views: 2895

Re: Purchasing equipment from the USA

Some good points gentleman,

will look at a few of the companies involved & see what the company offers for shipping. Now I have to figure to go for a cruising chute or spinnaker.
by robbiebull
Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Purchasing equipment from the USA
Replies: 11
Views: 2895

Purchasing equipment from the USA

I am looking to maybe purchase some equipment & possibly a new spinnaker from either Blue Water or some of the companies in the States & ship back to the United Kingdom, has anyone else from the UK went down this route & are there any shipping taxes to pay at the UK side. Who do the US g...
by robbiebull
Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Picture Contest
Replies: 239
Views: 91718

Re: Picture Contest

thanks for the flickr advice Rich,

the boat is tied up in the new harbour, built in the 18th century, the old harbour is around the corner & was built in the 16th century
by robbiebull
Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Picture Contest
Replies: 239
Views: 91718

Re: Picture Contest

has anyone tried it with flickr, I couldnt get the mouse to highlight the same as photobucket. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3480371587_4186b6782e_o.jpg there is a link to Maggie Jane, does the mast rake look excessive ? This is an old photo, I now have a new mast, but the rake hasnt changed m...
by robbiebull
Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Picture Contest
Replies: 239
Views: 91718

Re: Picture Contest

how do you attach pictures?

I have some of HMS Maggie Jane I would like to offer up
by robbiebull
Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: The boat on its side in the Solent
Replies: 115
Views: 24517

Re: The boat on its side in the Solent

Yeah,

I was the same as well, installed a 6 inch inspection hatch from the seat side to access area on Port side to install additional point for Port mounting.
I should get round to adding some stuff into the MODS page.