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by Rick62
Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:42 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Black fuler Genoa
Replies: 56
Views: 16020

Re: Black fuler Genoa

Sounds like a good question for Judy B :o
by Rick62
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:16 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Hey Flash
Replies: 1
Views: 2670

Hey Flash

Hey Flash has your Mac X come to Mooloolaba yet?
by Rick62
Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising
Replies: 39
Views: 14607

Re: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising

Well by now I'm sure I would have been banned from the site. :cry: I guess you guys a suckers for punishment. By the way I love this forum and all the helpful hints. :) Con'tBut there ‘s no time for personal feelings right now. I look at her, then the encroaching shoreline then at him and then the m...
by Rick62
Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:25 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising
Replies: 39
Views: 14607

Re: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising

I turned around and looked at my partner. She was surprised to hear what I just said. And the loudness of it.all. In fact I’m sure the whole damn beach heard it. Who cares …but to excuse the pun I have bigger fish to fry. She said what is it? It’s a shark I replied. Her eyes lit up wide. Her mouth g...
by Rick62
Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Testing Judy B Sails
Replies: 18
Views: 6802

Re: Testing Judy B Sails

Great Video. Really enjoyed it. I wish Judy was in Oz. :| Loved all the Macs
by Rick62
Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:17 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising
Replies: 39
Views: 14607

Re: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising

Thanks fellas. :o Sorry for the delay but you need to remember there is a time delay as we are on the opposite side of the planet. Your response has been out standing and I appreciate your input. :) Anyway...Part two of my Saga last Sunday. …Cont” Whilst “old mate” was trying to untangle the genoa s...
by Rick62
Tue Sep 06, 2016 4:35 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Who is your favorite celebrity Sailor
Replies: 36
Views: 17425

Re: Who is your favorite celebrity Sailor

Gilligan, The skipper too. The Millionaire and his wife. The Movie star,The Professor and,Mary-Anne....
Everybody now...
HERE on Gilligans Isle :D
by Rick62
Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:06 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising
Replies: 39
Views: 14607

It's why they call it sailing...Not cruising

Well went out for a day sailing on Sunday and all I could say was I sure hope that there are very few days like that.They say a major disaster usually is a cummulation of a a lot of small incidents... and that I can contest too. Well sit down and read this post with a stiff drink in your hand. :P St...
by Rick62
Tue Sep 06, 2016 1:36 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Lowering the mast with the main halyard
Replies: 6
Views: 2433

Re: Lowering the mast with the main halyard

Ok,
Thanks guys a few things to play with... :?
by Rick62
Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:34 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: What to check on a used 26X?
Replies: 14
Views: 3642

Re: What to check on a used 26X?

One thing I look at also is the previous owner. If he is a yachtie or not. Some people have no idea how to set up a boat. They do Mods that in theory might sound good but in reality just don't work. I have seen a few "Macensteins" on here and for sale. A Yachtie will keep things simple and...
by Rick62
Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:14 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: New member Victoria BC Canada
Replies: 3
Views: 2195

Re: New member Victoria BC Canada

Canada!
Thats the nice but cold part of America isn't it ? :wink:
Welcome aboard Mate :P
I have seen a couple of 19's down here. Have heard good reports.
by Rick62
Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:52 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: casual but careful sailing
Replies: 34
Views: 11143

Re: casual but careful sailing

P.s
The Blue pill is for sails like yours Mike :(
by Rick62
Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:50 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: casual but careful sailing
Replies: 34
Views: 11143

Re: casual but careful sailing

"Your terrible Muriel" Only an Aussie will know the meaning of that. :P Mike I don't think the Americans have our sense of humour...But then again they do have Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton running for Prez. One is a glorified Real Estate Agent and the other is a glorified Lawyer. In Aus...
by Rick62
Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mast 26M
Replies: 7
Views: 2450

Re: Mast 26M

Why don't you want it to rotate :?:
May be easier to limit the rotation instead by cleating it off the bottom of the boom near the boom vang using a mast rotation spanner.Not sure if the M has one.
by Rick62
Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:58 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: casual but careful sailing
Replies: 34
Views: 11143

Re: casual but careful sailing

P.s...apologies for my spelling mistakes...Not all musician's can read music. :|