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by Excatman
Sun May 13, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: planing in MAcX
Replies: 18
Views: 6958

Re: planing in MAcX

In theory, yes, but in reality...Nope :? You need about 17-20 knots of boat speed to get the X over its own bow wave, which means you'd have to pull up the rudders or they would bust under the strain, so you'd have no steering. Add to that, you'd need empty ballast tanks to lighten the boat, and abo...
by Excatman
Wed May 02, 2018 3:57 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Size and type of water tank
Replies: 24
Views: 13412

Re: Size and type of water tank

My X came with plumbed in pressure water with interchangeable 50 and 150 litre plastimo bladders under the forward dinette seat. The PO said he swapped out the 50 for the 150 if he was going on a longer trip - dunno why, when you can keep the 150 in it permanently and just not fill it as much - anyw...
by Excatman
Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:04 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Macgregors and Moorings
Replies: 7
Views: 6867

Re: Macgregors and Moorings

Hi mate, I don't think it would matter either way. Only difference would be that with ballast in, it would sit lower in the water and possible growth would be a couple inches higher on the hull. Unless it's antifouled, in which case, no problem Other than that I cant see that it would make any diffe...
by Excatman
Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Gidday? Where to start!?!?!
Replies: 18
Views: 6764

Re: Gidday? Where to start!?!?!

Hey Lucien. We have our Mac at Horizon Shores marina on her trailer with the mast up, so can be in the water and away in minutes. We sail the bay all the time, in fact we're probably out at least every second weekend, and I often do an overnighter or day sail during the week. Would love to share som...
by Excatman
Mon May 01, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: New Trailer at last
Replies: 11
Views: 7342

Re: New Trailer at last

I spent all Saturday down the boatramp with it fitting the boat to it by adjusting rollers, hot day, on my back on rough bitumen but it was so worth it, it looks great, tows well and feels about 800% safer than that floppy Mac trailer, which I towed directly to the tip and left there. Feel like a r...
by Excatman
Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:55 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: New Trailer at last
Replies: 11
Views: 7342

Re: New Trailer at last

I noticed it was a 6.9m trailer - did your X fit ok? I am looking to upgrade my old original trailer and if I can get away with the 6.9 at this price, I'll be a happy man!
by Excatman
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Raymarine Wheel Autopilot help needed, please
Replies: 17
Views: 6928

Re: Raymarine Wheel Autopilot help needed, please

Lots of awesome information guys, thank you! I too am in the process of hooking up an older Raymarine AP wheelpilot and these pics and info have made that process a lot easier. One question regarding the rudder position indicator on the X - how or where have people attached this? - Any pics would be...
by Excatman
Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Re-powering a MacM from 70 HP up
Replies: 220
Views: 56918

Re: Re-powering a MacM from 70 HP up

40C here yesterday in Gold Coast, Queensland - only place to be was out on the water, and ultimately, in it! Sailed past your boat MacPaul26 - on the way to and back from Peel island - 15-18 knot northerlies on the way back - averaged 4-5 kts on heady alone - awesome! Bit of a long haul getting ther...
by Excatman
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Do I really need a backstay on an X?
Replies: 10
Views: 3385

Do I really need a backstay on an X?

This has probably been asked before, and I've searched the forums but can't find a definitive answer, so sorry if I am repeating :| Do I really need the backstay on my X? I am thinking of updating my mainsail and am considering a high aspect sail, but the top of it would foul the backstay. I'm also ...
by Excatman
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Another brilliant Mac Weekend...
Replies: 23
Views: 5953

Re: Another brilliant Mac Weekend...

Mac26Mpaul wrote:
Where had you been for the weekend then - out on the bay I assume?
Yep, spent the night at Lazarette Gutter with brekkie bacon and eggs at Horseshoe Bay - had an awesome sail up the day before and a "slowboat to China" motor back.
by Excatman
Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:57 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Another brilliant Mac Weekend...
Replies: 23
Views: 5953

Re: Another brilliant Mac Weekend...

I saw you the Monday prior to that tacking like a madman up the channel towards Cabbage Tree Point boatramp....great work!

I was the Mac X coming past you...
by Excatman
Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:20 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Raymarine ST4000+ Head unit - anyone got one?
Replies: 2
Views: 1289

Re: Raymarine ST4000+ Head unit - anyone got one?

Thanks dx, I'll give it try this weekend.
by Excatman
Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Raymarine ST4000+ Head unit - anyone got one?
Replies: 2
Views: 1289

Raymarine ST4000+ Head unit - anyone got one?

I recently bought a second hand ST4000+ autopilot off ebay, which worked perfectly ok.....until I started messing with it. In my haste to see it working, I connected it to an unfused power source and it seems I have "blown up" the head unit :( Soooo, I was wondering if anyone had a spare, ...
by Excatman
Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:45 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Raymarine ST4000 wheelpilot
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Raymarine ST4000 wheelpilot

Has anyone fitted one of these to their :macx: ?...or know whether it would be suitable for one?

Cheers

Glen
by Excatman
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: ST1000 tiller pilot - anyone installed one?
Replies: 6
Views: 2387

Re: ST1000 tiller pilot - anyone installed one?

Guess I'll be waiting a little longer then :( ...actually price is closer to $2K

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen