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by ukauction
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: alcohol or propane stove?
Replies: 107
Views: 22636

Re: alcohol or propane stove?

I have an Origo Alcohol stove in my X and it's great - I certainly don't like Propane inside. I do have a Magma grill on the rear rail and that's fine with the small propane cylinders. I have heard a little about CNG and it's likely safer as it's lighter than air - but I think for this and any large...
by ukauction
Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X with smaller motor/sailing ability
Replies: 30
Views: 8736

Re: 26X with smaller motor/sailing ability

My 26X has the Suzuki 50 4-stroke - nice motor but much noisier at WOT than I anticipated..... It goes decently but sucks down the gas - so I generally just putt along at 2100 rpm which is around 6.... it's more relaxing and it sips gas that way :D
by ukauction
Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:14 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 1999 26x Swing Keel line distance
Replies: 13
Views: 2891

Re: 1999 26x Swing Keel line distance

I can measure it for you as I'll be going out this weekend - but I would agree it's about 2 feet
by ukauction
Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What size auxiliary motor?
Replies: 14
Views: 4712

Re: What size auxiliary motor?

I was looking at the 2.5HP Suzuki 4-stroke for an emergency kicker / dink motor.... It looks reasonable, has a 3-year warranty and weighs 28 pounds and has a built in fuel tank which they say gives 55min at WOT - my only concern is if 2.5HP would even move the Mac X - the 4HP just looks far too heav...
by ukauction
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: How many of you get sea sick?
Replies: 58
Views: 10489

Re: How many of you get sea sick?

Anyone can get seasick. Years ago I had a Carver Flybridge Cruiser (yes I know) - and I remember leaning over to mess with the anchor rode in fairly stiff seas, All of a sudden I felt quite bad, soon passed once we got moving but it happens. I also heard that ginger was good - probably the fizzy gin...
by ukauction
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: More Honda woes. (Different, but related to previous rant)
Replies: 49
Views: 11046

Re: More Honda woes. (Different, but related to previous rant)

I am suprised people seem to have had issues with Honda's, I have a Honda Pilot and its a great car, I would have expected their attention to detail would have followed into the marine applications. Anyhow - I have a Suzuki 4-stroke, so far seems like a great engine, also has 3 water intakes, one hi...
by ukauction
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: No fuel to my Big Foot Merc 60 hp HELP?
Replies: 15
Views: 4906

Re: No fuel to my Big Foot Merc 60 hp HELP?

I just went through all this getting my Suzuki 50 4-stroke back in working order - in hindsight I should have started with the high pressure fuel pump - ended up replacing it as it was completely gunked up from sitting several years - I also replaced the injectors - which probably could have been sa...
by ukauction
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: A Question on Dodgers
Replies: 13
Views: 4640

Re: A Question on Dodgers

Good question - I was looking at the large v small for my X but was concerned the large one would interferre with the winches / lines a lot
by ukauction
Wed May 13, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Plastimo Flexible Water Tank
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: Plastimo Flexible Water Tank

Have you been adding the water purifying tablets?
by ukauction
Sun May 10, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: General Thoughts for Mac26X/Suzuki DF-50 Owners
Replies: 6
Views: 2450

Re: General Thoughts for Mac26X/Suzuki DF-50 Owners

I had similar issues with my Suzuki - in this case it has sat for about 4 years - so I ended up having the: - Injectors replaced - Rebuilt fuel rail - high pressure fuel pump replaced as well as of course the plugs and oil change etc. In retrospect I probably could have got away without the injector...
by ukauction
Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: SeaClear and Google Earth
Replies: 22
Views: 12957

Re: SeaClear and Google Earth

I managed to get the maps recognized - problem is I cannot get the program to see my connected GPS - Garmin Colorado - which connects via a USB port - sems to be looking for COM1 etc... does anyone have any idea how I can get the USB port recognized?
by ukauction
Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Need Help with purchase
Replies: 30
Views: 5593

Re: Need Help with purchase

I recently picked up a 2001 X in somewhat unloved shape with a 50HP Suzuki 4-stroke for $5,000 - seemed like a good deal - I have has some parts replaced on the motor (fuel rail etc) since its been sitting and after a couple of evenings with spray on cleaner the inside cleaned up like new. The only ...
by ukauction
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Fire Extinguisher
Replies: 10
Views: 2131

Fire Extinguisher

I am looking for a good location to mount an extinguisher inside the cabin on my 2001 - 26X - any good ideas folks - thanks
by ukauction
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Where are you on the Google Trailer Sailer Map?
Replies: 74
Views: 36561

Re: Where are you on the Google Trailer Sailer Map?

What a shame - this could have been an interesting map showing the location of all of the Mac owners - oh well - night from not so warm Florida
by ukauction
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Where are you on the Google Trailer Sailer Map?
Replies: 74
Views: 36561

Re: Where are you on the Google Trailer Sailer Map?

Hmmmm I must be dumb - I can't get it to work - cannot get to the edit part anyhow