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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:16 am
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Chesapeake
- Replies: 2
- Views: 84
Re: Chesapeake
Does anyone have experience going under the R. Clayton Mitchel Jr. Bridge at the Kent Narrows on the Chesapeake :?: Ray , I was gonna say their should b lot,s of pilot crews around that area who could give some kinda advice :o , not so sure now tho ! Sadly 7 people still missing from this incident ...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: BW Yachts Mast base side angles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 354
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:07 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: BW Yachts Mast base side angles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 354
Re: BW Yachts Mast base side angles
I did a similar mod on my 26M, https://i.postimg.cc/YjrVrfjz/I3010021-1.webp several yrs later I had issue,s with a water leak on the Port side at the front base bolt I think was due to not having the bolts for the front MRS & rear mast swivel base bolt good & tight thus allowing the angle b...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: mods video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3039
Re: mods video
Yes some very interesting mod updates that he admitted he copied from other mods on this site , but with newer tech, ! , well done , also liked some of ur other newer mods with a newer approach using newer tech , well thought out . nice to see someone on this site taking the time for this post well ...
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mod 2: Illuminating the Head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3494
Re: Mod 2: Illuminating the Head
I remember reading about a concern that LEDs interfered w vhf any truth to that in your experience? Yes the US Coast Guard put out an post & an alert on that a few yrs ago so I,m sure it, was a big concern for them to them , I think the main issue was if they were placed to close to a radio , a...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours
- Replies: 38
- Views: 10330
Re: Winter Projects 2023-2024 -- Post Yours
I use these great on the patio & boat & dock , I bought mine at wally mart $2 each , u can buy them in stainless steel also https://www.amazon.ca/Unbreakable-Wine-Glasses-Shatterproof-Dishwasher/dp/B00EED58Z6/ref=asc_df_B00EED58Z6/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=29292000330...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:19 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 26X Anchor Well Underside Access for Drum Winch
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3368
Re: 26X Anchor Well Underside Access for Drum Winch
here,s my windlass Mod , everything bolted on deck is cross braced thru anchor locker & Hull I could pull a tank with this LOL some of the photo,s may not come up due to photobucket B/S https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21649&hilit=windlass It,s a lot of work fabrication...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:54 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Favorite Competitors to the 26M
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13981
Re: Favorite Competitors to the 26M
I,ve been in a few of them at boat shows they used to also make a 34/36 footer & a 20/22footer , the 28ft boat has a walk around deck which vastly diminishes the cabin space inside so its like sitting inside a mac26 :o :? basically , its a well built boat & some of the finished product is be...
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:11 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6968
Re: My Title shows 26ft yet the brochure says 25ft 10inchs
Have fun with that u need to study & learn how the system works ! , then play it so as it works for U !
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- Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:18 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Sloppy Steering (video)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7753
Re: Sloppy Steering (video)
Russ , get the high performance steering cable from BWY way better quality as it,s designed for high performance engines with high torque pressure on the steering system , I posted my mod on here about how I went about it & the issue,s I had because I have so much wiring running thru the floor h...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 26M performance
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2159
Re: 26M performance
what defects ? My Mac 26M boat sails just fine :P https://www.google.com/search?q=the+highlander111+youtube&rlz=1C1YQLS_enCA779CA779&oq=the+highlander111+you&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggBECEYFTIGCAAQRRg5MgYIARAhGBXSAQkzNzcyMGowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&ip=1&...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:00 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Moving the forestay chain plate.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1625
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Moving the forestay chain plate.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1625
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:08 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5790
Re: Where are the "old guard" of this forum?
OverEasy wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:49 am Hi Tom Root! Really sorry to hear of your loss. She is an important part of your life even now. There is no way for us to actually understand your loss but please know that even as somewhat strangers but of like interests we’re all pulling for you. Taking t...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:37 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Mac 19
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3090
Re: Mac 19
Highlander, I know I'm late to ask this. But you obviously added to your rig. Did you add HEIGHT to your mast? How did you do that? The added headsails are pretty cool. Hi Russ ; Yes I bought a used damaged mast section from Dowsar off a 26X same Dia. mast, cut a 16ft good section off it & remo...