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by Tsatzsue
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...
by Tsatzsue
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
by Tsatzsue
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.
by Tsatzsue
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...
by Tsatzsue
Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Seamanship
Replies: 5
Views: 3510

Re: Seamanship

Great Article! So true.
KB
by Tsatzsue
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...
by Tsatzsue
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. ...
by Tsatzsue
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...
by Tsatzsue
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 ...
by Tsatzsue
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 ...
by Tsatzsue
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
by Tsatzsue
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
by Tsatzsue
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...
by Tsatzsue
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.