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- Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:18 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 14.7kn under Sail?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2316
Re: 14.7kn under Sail?
Not yet. But it’s on my bucket list. I’ve outfitted my boat with a few things I think I need to do it though. Running back stays. Skegs and stub keel on the bottom for control down wind. I expect that protected water and a tropical storm will offer the best chance of achieving the goal. Btw that vid...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:07 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: New blocks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 337
New blocks
Set of new block for jib sheets and halyards. After destroying a plastic ronstan block for my jib halyard (not oem) and jamming the halyard, I decide to replace both the broken block and the remaining oem main halyard block with blocks which I fabricated myself. (After pricing stainless steel blocks...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:37 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Macgregor 26M Steering wheel lock
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2487
Re: Macgregor 26M Steering wheel lock
I made a steering lock years ago and it has worked very well. It consists of break band around the hub of the steering wheel. The band can be tightened by means of a screw knob.
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- Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:52 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Ixneigh goes insane
- Replies: 9
- Views: 491
Ixneigh goes insane
Hi everyone. Those who know me here know I put a high value on sailing. So it may come as surprise to hear that I’m recently contemplating going trawler mode for a while. The reason is our heat here in south Florida. The last four summers have sucked. Period. Little wind and really really hot. I sti...
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:40 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Is There Anybody Out There? [Pink Floyd, The Wall]…
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1551
Re: Is There Anybody Out There? [Pink Floyd, The Wall]…
There hasn’t been much wind where I am in the last few summers and it’s been terribly hot. Few summers like that would sour anyone on sailing. yay for the Mac m/x since they can be either.
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- Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:20 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: raising 26m mast without raising pole
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1218
Re: raising 26m mast without raising pole
I’ve done it using the boom. My pole went missing but I had the winch since I kept them separate. The whole thing was a PITA. 1/10 do not recommended. The oem mastraising system is much more complex than it appears. All the lines and wires are a certain length. Without the pole, I had to replicate a...
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 3" ballast gate valve - new seals...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1055
Re: 3" ballast gate valve - new seals...
I think mine quickly broke too but I was able to fix it. The knob fell off.
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- Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Hison 26: How Good?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4847
Re: Hison 26: How Good?
I barrier coated mine first thing.no blisters But she lives in the Florida sun, and it’s taken a toll.
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- Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1213
Re: Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"
Unless you want to carry that in your pocket all the time, get a rigging kit that comes with a much more usable spike, a fixed blade knife, and pliers, and sheath that you can hang up somewhere. It’s made by curry in the UK. https://shipcanvas.com/collections/captain-currey-ltd-rigging-knives-and-pa...
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:05 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Hison 26: How Good?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4847
Re: Hison 26: How Good?
Re better gelcoat: FFS I would have gladly paid an xtra 500 for that. Mike Inmon had agreed to make a custom colored hull for me, but I ended up getting a deal demo white boat. The gelcoat is pretty bad. I might have been able to have them use a better grade though, had I gone for the custom colored...
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:16 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Recommendations for Painting Underside of Hatches
- Replies: 5
- Views: 887
Re: Recommendations for Painting Underside of Hatches
Gel coat them. That’s what I’m going to do.
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- Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: How much lead in the bottom =factory water Ballast
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1498
Re: How much lead in the bottom =factory water Ballast
Re The CG calcs: cool. My rough guess of 800 was a bit shy. Re why: a certainly legitimate question. The answer would be, to maximize performance under sail. Some will say thats just not too bright because the M will never be a stellar sailboat. But, anything substantially better is a-lot more money...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Backup outboard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 742
Backup outboard
I bought a little Honda 2 3 outboard and thought I could make a mount on the main engine cowling (out of molded fiberglass) so I could use the main engine steering and tilt in the event of engine problems. (We have a lot a creeks here that are impossible to sail through) when not in use, the smell m...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:59 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Anchoring
- Replies: 88
- Views: 10587
Re: Anchoring
It’s a decent anchor for sand, muddy sand, and…well. Sand. It works less good in soupy mud, grass, weeds, or rocky bottoms. The size that fits into the M anchor locker is too small in my opinion for anything except day tripping. And, there are few places to store a larger anchor that’s not in the wa...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:50 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: 3" ballast gate valve - new seals...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1055
Re: 3" ballast gate valve - new seals...
That gate valve is the sketchiest thing on the boat. I’d love to come up with a replacement. I grease mine with water pump grease.
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