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by kurz
Mon Mar 09, 2026 12:42 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Electric cookplate
Replies: 14
Views: 632

Re: Electric cookplate

I love my Origo3000 with 2 stoves, on a gimbal... Guess what a big thing to get there with Ah... The origo is very compact. As long as I trailer weight is Important. 3 big batteries, 300w Solar, Inverters, starter lead Battery... You get 100kg or more. And count the $$$ My nespresso machine gets 12V...
by kurz
Wed Mar 04, 2026 8:30 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 707

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

Which model do you have Kurz? That information and any photographs could help. https://www.openwind.de/ I have the anemometer on the mast top Down in the cabin the receiver the gives the data in the nmea System. The receiver has compass to compensate mast Rotation and GPS, so I see the speed.
by kurz
Tue Mar 03, 2026 11:48 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 707

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

Yes I use Openwind. Nice guys, personal contact hapened. The Wind data are Shown in the AP Display from the evo100. You can get the data via mobile Phone. I have the reciever that compensates the mast rotation and leads the data to the raymarine net. I have to check if there was any steal near the r...
by kurz
Tue Mar 03, 2026 7:41 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 707

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

@niceaft
Openwind also use BT. So no cable.
by kurz
Tue Mar 03, 2026 1:29 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?
Replies: 15
Views: 707

Re: Experience with Wireless Anemometers?

looks cool for an :macx: , a :macm: would not get correct wind directon.

I am dealing with openwind for mast rotation compensation
by kurz
Fri Feb 27, 2026 2:52 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Need new steering!
Replies: 17
Views: 4185

Re: Need new steering!

sounds cool to have an AP that turns the OB also.

Just to remember: Do not ferget BOATs Autopilot install with the ev-100, tiller installed under deck.

I use the system for many years now and I am happy with it.
by kurz
Wed Feb 18, 2026 1:22 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: The myth of aging fiberglass
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: The myth of aging fiberglass

ok, and where are our :macx: and :macm:

Good old boats or cheep new ones?

Is there some wood anywhere inside the structure?
by kurz
Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: The myth of aging fiberglass
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: The myth of aging fiberglass

what do they say in short word?
by kurz
Sat Feb 14, 2026 2:21 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Enlarged Ballast Plug Hole
Replies: 9
Views: 1880

Re: Enlarged Ballast Plug Hole

About pressur test of Ballast tank


The most of the Tank you cannot See. What will you do there? ?

You could fill the boat with water. The watch and listen of you can See an hear bubbles...
by kurz
Tue Jan 27, 2026 11:32 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Type of screw into boom.
Replies: 10
Views: 2022

Re: Type of screw into boom.

don't forget alu rivets that are long til 30mm or more...
by kurz
Tue Jan 27, 2026 12:30 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Type of screw into boom.
Replies: 10
Views: 2022

Re: Type of screw into boom.

Well a rivet mit is a perfect solution.

But: You get a really big hole in the Alu.

Maybe easy would ne normal rivet. Just watch for the perfect length.
AT the end you stay with a screw... Easy... :D

Problem... What diameter the hole has to be. Just test out.
by kurz
Mon Jan 26, 2026 11:22 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Type of screw into boom.
Replies: 10
Views: 2022

Re: Type of screw into boom.

Steines screw, like factory made.
by kurz
Sun Jan 25, 2026 7:41 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Trailer, Strap, and Cabin Access
Replies: 26
Views: 5076

Re: Trailer, Strap, and Cabin Access

NiceAft wrote: Sun Jan 25, 2026 5:18 am Kurz,
Not probable, but possible.

I cannot immagine that I can start so fast that the :macm: will get lost from the Trailer. I think in the vis the Trailer had rolls.
by kurz
Sun Jan 25, 2026 2:10 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Trailer, Strap, and Cabin Access
Replies: 26
Views: 5076

Re: Trailer, Strap, and Cabin Access

Interesting. In EU you MUST use tie downs.

But... Can you imagin a Situationen, where the exits the Trailer backwarts?
by kurz
Sun Dec 21, 2025 10:22 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: 10 "Banned" DIY Repairs That Will VOID Your Boat Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 2607

Re: 10 "Banned" DIY Repairs That Will VOID Your Boat Insurance

well, theory or did you do it? I have a LiFe directely connected to the OB, works since 4 years now. I use a LiFe Y PO4, Winston battery. There is absolutely NO electronic inside, no switch. So an unexpected disconnection will not happen. The voltage of 14.5V is perfect for loading it. Overheating d...