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by ZANDRAMADAS
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Picture Contest
Replies: 239
Views: 91694

Re: Picture Contest

yeah, how is the bed fixed up on your X?...i've thought of doing the samething. what are your pro's and con's?
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:08 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: FRESH WATER BLADDERS
Replies: 61
Views: 12446

yes but which model, manufacturer?
by ZANDRAMADAS
Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:50 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: FRESH WATER BLADDERS
Replies: 61
Views: 12446

FRESH WATER BLADDERS

Ok guys, whoever has some or KNOWS the right ones to get, please post here, the wife has approved of a generous budget for MODS....before the summer, i need a water BLADDER (flexible type) to go under the birthing in the aft of the boat. i know there was talk of these before, just wanted to know fro...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chessie Weekend - Cedar's Beach
Replies: 14
Views: 4758

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yeah KNOT sure why i love this boat....

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by ZANDRAMADAS
Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:28 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Cabin Heat vs Genset "noise"
Replies: 48
Views: 11161

actually, i have the gen tied off to the mast and lifeline support post...it sits on a rubber mat, i then have a short 4 foot heavy duty extension cord, ran to the shore power plug...batt's set to "ALL". it recharges thru the trickle.....does a fantastic job. for the aft hatch, we have a b...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:00 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Cabin Heat vs Genset "noise"
Replies: 48
Views: 11161

Ok on the issue isde.....i've used the Honda2000i and 1000i, BOTH are quiet, you just need to make sure you place a rubber car mat beneath them to reduce the vibration.... now for the picture side...now don't get me wrong, i wouldn't throw her out of bed for eating crackers, but i wouldn't tear my k...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:39 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: genoa track slides for ladder?
Replies: 38
Views: 13457

kmclemore.....THANKS ! :wink:
by ZANDRAMADAS
Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: genoa track slides for ladder?
Replies: 38
Views: 13457

just read some of the post and i'd like to answer some of them. 1) with the piece of oak, under the inside lip, inside the boat...glued there and then bolted...it has distributed the weight better than i'd hoped...no signs of cracks. 2) i used the 5200 sealent at the bolt heads to keep water out, so...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:18 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: genoa track slides for ladder?
Replies: 38
Views: 13457

Richard, i just tried to email you, but our server is down....i'll send it out as quick as i can. i'll try to recap here some. 1)Where i did my mod is really nice, pop off the life line, and down you go. 2) use a piece of oak like i did to reenforce the side alittle to distribute weight, and i've no...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MAC versatility
Replies: 16
Views: 5104

yes i agree, we have 2 CO detectors on board, one in the aft berth and one in the V-berth.....i generally move the generator to be mostly downwind, depending where we anchor at night...we had a BLAST on this trip, i had the wife and 3 kids leaning off the port side, as i was in a 25 degree tilt whil...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Tow to Maine with Honda Odyssey
Replies: 20
Views: 9427

i found flipping the tow bar, the insert the ball goes on, upside down, it gives alittle lift to the front of the boat, forcing alittle more weight to the axle of the trailor...the rear axle of the truck (2006, V6 toyota tundra) almost doesn't register the weight then and almost no sway....when we l...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MAC versatility
Replies: 16
Views: 5104

yeah we run the AC all night long....it's not loud at all, alittle humming sound, but the new window units are pretty quiet....the generator is quiet too, i place it on top (right now, when i buy mine i want a shelf on the rear of the boat as a permenant holding place) tied to the mast..placed on a ...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MAC versatility
Replies: 16
Views: 5104

just a simple 5K BTU at lowes or Homedepot...around $80 window unit....works GREAT...i've fashioned mine to a new door in the rear hatch....got it on hinges so it opens.....BUT because of waves, you will nee to install a garbage bag duct taped to the bottom of the unit, going UNDER the door....for d...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:31 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MAC versatility
Replies: 16
Views: 5104

MAC versatility

I'll give a more detailed story once i return (we are heading back down tot he gulf tonight, so i am alittle rushed) But for All those wondering about the MAC, i'll give this little real world usage. My son, my wife and myself, just got back from Panama City (plus 2 dogs i might add)...went spent 6 ...
by ZANDRAMADAS
Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:49 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Boom Support?
Replies: 16
Views: 6342

Thanks guys, its been driving me crazy..i'll go put one one now....thanks...lol

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