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- Wed Feb 11, 2026 6:47 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Dual Small Gas Tanks?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 498
Re: Dual Small Gas Tanks?
I too have the large tanks. PIA. I just regasketted them with the kits from BWY. Most fuel docks will not let you fill a portable tank while it is in the boat. 12 gallons are not going to be moved around by me. There are great posts on this forum about what tanks to use. I will be getting couple thi...
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 6:41 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Enlarged Ballast Plug Hole
- Replies: 6
- Views: 349
Re: Enlarged Ballast Plug Hole
They are adjustable. With the lever up you should be able to screw the base clockwise to increase the diameter of the rubber when the lever is pushed down. You may need to give it a shot of WD40 if it has some corrosion on it. I'm sure nothing happened to the hole. There is some thick glass there.
KB
KB
- Tue Dec 23, 2025 1:28 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Happy Winter Solstice 2025
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1007
Re: Happy Winter Solstice 2025
Merry Christmas Everybody!!
It looks like Santa is taking me off the waiting list for a slip on Narragansett Bay! The start of a new era.
It looks like Santa is taking me off the waiting list for a slip on Narragansett Bay! The start of a new era.
- Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:05 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: showering on a Mac
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3180
Re: showering on a Mac
I used the Solar Pressure shower from NEMO for years until it disappeared into Narragansett Bay a couple weeks ago. Just got the Rhino one, substantially less $$. American made as was the NEMO one. Works great! No need to hoist it. A foot pump is used to build pressure. Well made. Good straps and co...
- Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:54 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Seamanship
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3510
Re: Seamanship
Great Article! So true.
KB
KB
- Mon Jul 07, 2025 9:19 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Motor sound changed. Change is bad
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9950
Re: Motor sound changed. Change is bad
I would check the timing belt tensioner. The bearings can seize up. Best to not run it like that at all or you will be replacing the heads when the belt breaks. This happened to my brother's Yamaha. Simple fix but the belt, pullies must stay exactly where they are or the valve timing will be off. Us...
- Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:19 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Batteries
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2740
Re: Batteries
I carry a small jumper pack for emergencies. I once jump started my truck with one of these when it was 5F degrees outside. Amazing how much power they can deliver. I have 2 deep cycle batteries that I switch every year. The start battery is only connected to the motor and doesn't get much stress. ...
- Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:05 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Honda BF50 Rectifier Replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1672
Re: Honda BF50 Rectifier Replacement
Thanks Opie. I did read your post. A few times actually before you wrote me. I was hoping to just find an OEM replacement. I might have found one. It won't be due in for this weekend so I put the cheap one back in. My daughter flipped the Perko selector to off while under full headway speed. Took ou...
- Mon Jun 09, 2025 9:31 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Honda BF50 Rectifier Replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1672
Honda BF50 Rectifier Replacement
Hi All, So, I ordered an aftermarket regulator since there seem to be no OEM rectifiers available. Wires matched up and all looked great. Voltages were good and at about 14V from the 17 that I would get under 3/4 throttle. However the tach would drop in and out and flutter. I checked the wiring and ...
- Fri May 23, 2025 10:20 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Connecting with other 26M coastal sailers in Southern Maine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 751
Re: Connecting with other 26M coastal sailers in Southern Maine
Welcome Aboard!!
- Fri May 23, 2025 10:18 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Midship docking cleat
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4262
Re: Midship docking cleat
Lars H., I whacked a cabin top aluminum cleat on my V25 with my foot. Didn't know what was going on when I couldn't lift my foot up off it. I had to pull it off. Barefoot. The cleat jammed in between my baby toe and the next one and was buried to the hub of the cleat. I scrambled to the cockpit and ...
- Thu May 22, 2025 5:29 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Midship docking cleat
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4262
Re: Midship docking cleat
Use the mast base midship. Bowline knot. I wouldn't trust the rail or want to risk damaging it.
KB
KB
- Thu May 08, 2025 9:44 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Shelf Mounting - 26M
- Replies: 4
- Views: 718
Re: Shelf Mounting - 26M
I should be getting her back today from getting new decals. I'll try to get some pics.
KB
KB
- Wed May 07, 2025 10:04 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Shelf Mounting - 26M
- Replies: 4
- Views: 718
Shelf Mounting - 26M
Hi guys, I have a teak shelf that was mounted by screwing it directly into the liner on the port side near the companionway. The road vibration has caused it to fall off a couple times. I tried double sided tape and larger screws, Nope. I tried epoxying stainless threaded washers. Nope they popped o...
- Tue May 06, 2025 8:53 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: USCG to Scrap 100’s of NE Nav Bouys
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6302
Re: USCG to Scrap 100’s of NE Nav Bouys
I literally just read this. Crazy. Everything is getting cut right now. I have been subject to both equipment and power failures as well as well as solar flare error.
