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by Stevenhigbee
Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Reasonable Price for a 19'?
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Reasonable Price for a 19'?

I've seen them as low as $3000 with no motor needing a lot of TLC, and up to about $8000 with motor, everything in near-perfect condition. I have an ebay tracker for Mac sailboats, and about 1 comes up per year. They do sell fast at whatever price.
by Stevenhigbee
Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mother-In-Law Suite
Replies: 2
Views: 548

Re: Mother-In-Law Suite

Wow. All the disadvantages of a trailerable sailboat, with few of the benefits.
by Stevenhigbee
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Does anyone drive their 26 with the mast hanging over the back, any issues with doing that for short drives?
Replies: 25
Views: 3189

Re: Does anyone drive their 26 with the mast hanging over the back, any issues with doing that for short drives?

ibEddy2u wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:05 pm I then drive with it that way until I pass the last power line. I pull over and use my homemade mast raising system (fence post with a birdhouse crank) to raise it up again.
I can't help with your question, but sure would like to see your mast-raising system.
by Stevenhigbee
Thu May 06, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: How to Safely Beach the Boat?
Replies: 15
Views: 4011

Re: How to Safely Beach the Boat?

What do you think of installing a Shrader valve next to the vent hole, to make it easy to connect an air pump? Schraeder valves are for high pressure, low volume, so it's going to take a loooooong time to pump the ballast out with one, if it can even be done. You could remove the valve for unobstru...
by Stevenhigbee
Tue May 04, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: How to Safely Beach the Boat?
Replies: 15
Views: 4011

Re: How to Safely Beach the Boat?

Being able to beach it is the main reason I bought my 26-S. I haven't tried it yet. But I think I would want a way to pump out the ballast tank if necessary when it's time to leave. It's super easy and only takes a few minutes to pump out your ballast using a 12v air mattress pump. I only tried it ...
by Stevenhigbee
Sat May 01, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: How to Safely Beach the Boat?
Replies: 15
Views: 4011

Re: How to Safely Beach the Boat?

Being able to beach it is the main reason I bought my 26-S. I haven't tried it yet. But I think I would want a way to pump out the ballast tank if necessary when it's time to leave.
by Stevenhigbee
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Cutting out for alcohol stove
Replies: 8
Views: 874

Re: Cutting out for alcohol stove

I buy 96% ethanol in Mexico, no denaturing in it. It's from sugar cane. The poor in Mexico do drink it, adding it to soda or something. But Tequila isn't much more expensive. Are there any countries besides the USA where the government would rather kill its citizens rather than allow them a way to g...
by Stevenhigbee
Mon Mar 22, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Cutting out for alcohol stove
Replies: 8
Views: 874

Cutting out for alcohol stove

I acquired a 1-burner Origo 2000 alcohol stove that I want to install in the galley. What are the best tools for cutting the fiberglass so I can drop it into the countertop? I have an oscillating tool with wood/plastic blade, and a 4 1/2" grinder with abrasive blade for steel. It will be a squa...
by Stevenhigbee
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor 19
Replies: 43
Views: 11595

Re: MacGregor 19

halflinger41 wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:11 pm Just wondering if anyone out there knows if it is even possible too find a MacGregor 19?
This one just came up, buy it now for $8000:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363202385869
by Stevenhigbee
Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor 19
Replies: 43
Views: 11595

Re: MacGregor 19

halflinger41 wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:11 pm Just wondering if anyone out there knows if it is even possible too find a MacGregor 19?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264889625180

Bidding closes October 13. Current bid $735 with 6 days to go.
by Stevenhigbee
Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mac 26S new owner stantion repair
Replies: 8
Views: 1479

Re: Mac 26S new owner stantion repair

Maybe take the bolt out from the outside and drill a pilot hole from the outside, then use the pilot hole to drill a new access hole from the inside. The access-hole covers are a stock item.
by Stevenhigbee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:47 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Question about a Keel on a MacGregor 26s
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

Re: Question about a Keel on a MacGregor 26s

I have a MacGregor 26s, the cable on the swing keel needs replaced. I have removed the keel just wondering if the hole where the cable goes through the keel is supposed to have anything in there besides the cable and bolt to keep it in place. If so, where would be the place to get this part? Thanks...
by Stevenhigbee
Mon May 18, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Leaking ballast drain valve 26D
Replies: 6
Views: 2847

Re: Leaking ballast drain valve 26D

I was afraid too until I saw what the whole assembly looked like. Before that, I wondered what hardware might be inside (none). Putting it back in from underneath, you have to blindly poke the shaft until you find the hole it goes through on the upper side. I imagine you could thread a string throug...
by Stevenhigbee
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Leaking ballast drain valve 26D
Replies: 6
Views: 2847

Re: Leaking ballast drain valve 26D

I was checking my ballast tank while on the trailer and noticed the drain valve was leaking a little when closed tight. Crud between the valve gasket and hull fiberglass. How do I clean it? I can't open the valve wide enough to clean between the valve surfaces. I'm afraid to open it too much and dr...
by Stevenhigbee
Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Mac 36 cat
Replies: 4
Views: 2081

Re: Mac 36 cat

The interior must feel like being in a submarine.