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by b i l l
Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:18 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Great Loop Preparations in High Gear
Replies: 88
Views: 34098

Re: Great Loop Preparations in High Gear

I live on Black Warrior river and would like to meet up with you all either here or on Tenntom ww.
by b i l l
Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Backwater Environmental Escape Rendezvous 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

Re: Backwater Environmental Escape Rendezvous 2015

I plan on being there, sixth year in a row. Bill on WIND WIDOW
by b i l l
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mid-South Macgregor 26X or M owners
Replies: 52
Views: 23471

Re: Mid-South Macgregor 26X or M owners

I am away from home at present time, but still interested in makeing this happen. Will beavailable after 12th of this mo. Bill
by b i l l
Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: back stay + bimini
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Re: back stay + bimini

I sail 26m with no backstay. I had a slanted reef point installed on mainsail ( check my mods on this site) :macm:
by b i l l
Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mid-South Macgregor 26X or M owners
Replies: 52
Views: 23471

Re: Mid-South Macgregor 26X or M owners

I would be interested in this. Ilive in Tuscaloosa/Northport.The Guntersville,Al area or Joe Wheeler camp ground would be great locations. All on Tenn. river, fairly centrally located. think my e-mail is available on this site if you would like to follow up on this idea.
by b i l l
Fri May 31, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Hatch and companion way screens
Replies: 16
Views: 6562

Re: Hatch and companion way screens

Plastic screen from Lowes or Home Depot, decrative chain with plastic or rubber coating, very inexpensive, open a link and rebend chain to make any length you need. Sew an inch and half to two inch pocket around border of screen,make it long enough to cover from mast to floor of cocpit, two gromets ...
by b i l l
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: The Great Loop support Network Area Coverage (NO DISCUSSION)
Replies: 38
Views: 200309

Re: The Great Loop support Network..post area you can cover

I would like to know approximate time, dates, of this adventure. I could possibly be of some assistance along Tenn/Tom waterway from Lake Pickwick to Mobile. You can post here or pm. Am interested because this trip is on my bucket list.
by b i l l
Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Titan Surge Brake Actuator
Replies: 5
Views: 3083

Re: Titan Surge Brake Actuator

I do not know if Macgregor has always used the same actuators on their trailors, but my standard steel trailor came with a A-60 made by U F P. You can download owner and user instruction manual from their web site. You may also need to purchase another insert for your trailor electrical connecter, o...
by b i l l
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Beware Moeller gas tanks
Replies: 44
Views: 7747

Re: Beware Moeller gas tanks

Can anyone recomend a paint, spray or brush on, to put on these gas tanks that have been discolored by the sun? The towel over the exposed section of tank is a great idea but I have waited too long . I have seen comercials on spray paint to restore plastic lawn chairs,wondering if anyone has tried i...
by b i l l
Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:18 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Water Leak 26M
Replies: 15
Views: 4309

Re: Water Leak 26M

Thanks Crikey and Divecoz, I will try 5200 around outside speakers,also one of the bolts on starboard winch looks suspect but too hot here in Al.to do that job right now.For now a sheet of plastic stretched under companionway steps and funneled into a bucket keeps bilge dry.
by b i l l
Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Water Leak 26M
Replies: 15
Views: 4309

Re: Water Leak 26M

I am in the same boat. So far I have rebedded all the bolts through the traveler but am still getting water when it rains or wash the boat.I will just keep takeing hardware off and rebedding until it quits. With the hard liner inside the boat it could be coming from anywhere. I also would appreciate...
by b i l l
Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:40 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: raising the boom
Replies: 54
Views: 13218

Re: raising the boom

I had same problem so I had a reef put in the main at an angle. Not that expensive and can sail with bimini up or down, haven`t lost any main, haven't had to mod. boom or mast . Raise your mainsail and take a measurement from bottom of boom to floor of cockpit, put up your bimini, raise the end of t...