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- Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:20 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Salvage 26M on auction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4709
Re: Salvage 26M on auction
I can only say that My M will float the trailer at the ramp... until it turns loose. But I have the standard Mac trlr with second axles. Ron. BTW.... My Son lives in far west Houston and had almost four foot of water in His house.... but only after the Barker Cypress Res was allowed to be fully open...
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:29 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Adding a second axle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3522
Re: Adding a second axle
I'm assuming the aluminum trailer axle. Here's a thread I started when I did mine. It's an easy mod. Even I could do it myself. http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=21751 I did center the 2 axles on the previous location. Moved the existing one 16" forward and added t...
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:17 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Blue Water Yachts - Great Service
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11116
Re: Blue Water Yachts - Great Service
Actually Cheryl..... I think Ezra needs a raise Ron.
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:14 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Blue Water Yachts - Great Service
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11116
Re: Blue Water Yachts - Great Service
Ezra and at BWY Never any major problems with Them and the minor things were fixed pronto ( That's real fast in Western lingo ) Ron.
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:04 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Low head dams danger to small boats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5801
Re: Low head dams danger to small boats
Wing dams line both banks along the Mississippi, and they create all kinds of problems for recreational boats. They exist to deflect current and deeper water to the center of the channel. The Mississippi is first and foremost a commercial navigation channel. Wing dams become man made reefs which ca...
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:07 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Low head dams danger to small boats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5801
Re: Low head dams danger to small boats
Would these be related to wing dams like on the Mississippi river Low water....no problem....can be seen along way off. High water big problem.....cant be seen until its too late Ron.
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:30 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Boat Ramp, sink or swim!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11855
Re: Boat Ramp, sink or swim!
Nice long grade ramps work for Me....... steep ramps makes Me think water is going to come over the stern :| Funny you should say that - water does come over the stern when I launch or haul the boat up my marina's ramp. It's so steep, the angle is great enough that the stern sinks pretty far before...
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:26 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Boat Ramp, sink or swim!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11855
Re: Boat Ramp, sink or swim!
not quite..... I just have to be very choosy where I launchNeo wrote:So you're placing your own metal ramps in the water? ....mrron_tx wrote:Nice long grade ramps work for Me.
- Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:32 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Boat Ramp, sink or swim!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11855
Re: Boat Ramp, sink or swim!
Nice long grade ramps work for Me....... steep ramps makes Me think water is going to come over the stern
- Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:58 pm
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: Poll: Trailer jack wheel and towing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12851
Re: Poll: Trailer jack wheel and towing
Take a few seconds and pull the wheel up or off..... whichever style You have.....why tempt fate Jimmy T.... a basement in southern Alabama ??? Cool. Ron. Dauntless.
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:12 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: "Sub $600 Autopilot" Progress
- Replies: 270
- Views: 109203
Re: "Sub $600 Autopilot" Progress
Cool news and a great update....... Fingers still crossed Ron.
- Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:19 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Charging batteries with shore power question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 15965
Re: Charging batteries with shore power question
Well.... I own a Dodge 3500 diesel dually that gets real good mileage, a 48kw generac home genset , a diesel Bobcat 863, a diesel Kabota tractor, an old Jeep and a 1948 Ford 8N tractor. Also a Susuki 70 four stroke and a Tohatsu 6 four stroke. I have tried to appease the carbon footprint gods by pla...
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:40 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Monday Never documents mid Atlantic rescue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8527
Re: Monday Never documents mid Atlantic rescue
It must have made a large impact on Them , The last I heard They sold the boat and are touring Europe on a motorcycle and side car......
- Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:31 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7840
Merry Christmas
Just want to say Merry Christmas to All..... Ron.
- Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:56 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Anyone Live On the Canada . USA Boarder?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2954
Re: Anyone Live On the Canada . USA Boarder?
Hmmm You mean We aren't supposed to drive on the left side ??!!!! I do that most Friday and Saturday nights Just kidding of course Ron.