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by arvid
Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Hard top Dodger
Replies: 24
Views: 7877

Re: Hard top Dodger

i have hardtop and like it very much . i made it from a top from a motorboat . it has aluframed windows .
by arvid
Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Where to store cabin door?
Replies: 24
Views: 12470

Re: Where to store cabin door?

i have built a very practical folding door . the opening is so wide that i have a fixed sideplate of plywood on sb side and two verticalhinged doors that folds over the fixed plate . its very easy to open and takes no extra Space . for easy entrance from rear i have a fixed seat With rear wallplate ...
by arvid
Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Hard Dodger
Replies: 22
Views: 13383

Re: Hard Dodger

i have selfmade hardtop on my 26 x and love it , sorry that i wasnt able to share pics here . i used aluframewindows from another boat and made roof and bottomframe of plywood . it looks good and have good design . hopefully someone one day will fabricate a top and a lot more needed stuff for 26 x ....
by arvid
Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: fuel tanks needed
Replies: 5
Views: 3009

Re: fuel tanks needed

i have a big long narrow tank in sb side of berth under cockpit . i dont need more than 150 cm wide sleepingspace - but i needed the fuellockers for other stuff . its also positive With low placed weigth for better Balance . i also have a big battery placed aft of berth and weigthed centerboard fill...
by arvid
Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Moving the head
Replies: 35
Views: 10838

Re: Moving the head

I have an 26 x and enlarged the way to cramped small head by making a new cornewallsection and new door. The wall is standing on top of is standing on top of boardcase and makes the head much bigger and big enough for other than kids. The lover part of the new door is a curtain and i had to make a m...
by arvid
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 98X wants 90hp or not?
Replies: 54
Views: 20627

Re: 98X wants 90hp or not?

90 hp is Perfect for 26 x and Suzuki is the best motor . dont buy e tec because they dont stand low speed for long time - they need high rpm or else the plugs need cleaning very fast and often and the motor stops to easy when you need it most . i have 75 e tec and the size and weigth are Nice but i ...
by arvid
Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: mac 26 x, mod to head possible ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2011

Re: mac 26 x, mod to head possible ?

i have extended headroom by making New door and a New corner piece of walls toward center of boat so the headroom / forebulkhead now Reach to center of boat and the short longwall stands on boardcasing . its possible to make a slidesystem like you tell about for saving Space. the original headcompar...
by arvid
Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: looking for a dinghy --ideas
Replies: 132
Views: 61756

Re: looking for a dinghy --ideas

i use a inflatable or rigid boat - an inflateable can be stored on deck or hanged on side . a towed boat isnt ideal so i have a fantasy about making reinforcements and clamps so i can hang the jolly at the side . in Nice weather its functonial to hang an inflateable boat on the side but i will have ...
by arvid
Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Lead weights for ballast?
Replies: 40
Views: 14433

Re: Lead weights for ballast?

as many others i have lead in the Board and bottom - ca 30 kg in Board and ca 30 kg molded in under the cooleman Box . i made New boardhanger and reinforced the hangerarea and the whole Board . the boat feels stiffer and heels slower and less so it feels safer for kids and womens. the only problem i...
by arvid
Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Need to make a decision on make of motor
Replies: 36
Views: 8813

Re: Need to make a decision on make of motor

50 hp is to small and will work to hard . 90 Suzuki is a good choise . superior quality and plenty of Power to work easy With speed enough to not plow the water but fly on top of it . reinforce the hull With an 100x100 aluprofile and an aluplate . extra weigth is no prob - put battery in the rear of...
by arvid
Tue Jun 30, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Cabin sliding hatch velcro mod
Replies: 10
Views: 4068

Re: Cabin sliding hatch velcro mod

Velcro is ok but i choised polished stainless steel because couldnt find Velcro nearby .
by arvid
Sun Jun 28, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Need help with measurement for x dodger
Replies: 13
Views: 5485

Re: Need help with measurement for x dodger

make a hardtop instead . i used a top from a boat With nearly same width and placed it on a plywoodframe bolted to deck . fill Your Board With lead and reinforce it for better Balance for the already too topheavy mac .
by arvid
Sun Jun 28, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: After you first got your Mac, what was the first thing you..
Replies: 41
Views: 16151

Re: After you first got your Mac, what was the first thing y

the first you should do is filling swingkeel With lead and reinforce it and the hanger system , NeXT is to enlarge the cramped head cabinet With a short wall on the keelcase and a New door , New Kitchen is a must , a long narrow plastic tank in the side of bed is very practical and Places weigth low...
by arvid
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mast Raising trick
Replies: 32
Views: 9006

Re: Mast Raising trick

For many years i have used my selfinvented telescopic mastfoot so i can adjust rigtension between zero and guitarstrings in seconds so i take mast up and down fast and easy. Every sailboats should have my system but i ned some to produce it. Check my pics on magc gregor owners group on Facebook
by arvid
Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Practical Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 1736

Practical Mods

I dont fix to share my pictureses here so check my pics on Mac gregor sailboat owners on Facebook I have a practical folding cabindoor and reardoor