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by sailboatmike
Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x
Replies: 97
Views: 20786

Re: Max Horsepower for '01 26 x

I have a Mercury 75Hp 2 banger on the back, same weight (motor) as the 90Hp just detuned. To be honest I wouldn't do that again, I didn't do enough homework, I carry a heap of extra weight for no gain. Was thinking or repowering but going smaller, I think the weight saving of a 2 stroke 60 Hp around...
by sailboatmike
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:53 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Remember Me (stay logged in) and secure
Replies: 41
Views: 8085

Re: Remember Me (stay logged in) and secure

So whats been happening fellow Macervittes??

Merry Christmas, happy new year, etc. :P
by sailboatmike
Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Friends' boat just went down
Replies: 51
Views: 20813

Re: Friends' boat just went down

I have had this conversation many times with racers, they seem to think the rules of racing (Boat on starboard has right of way) overrides all other rules and forget about the1st and foremost rule of code regs that one must do everything possible to avoid a collision, I have seen them standing on th...
by sailboatmike
Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Who makes a good spinnaker
Replies: 19
Views: 9127

Re: Who makes a good spinnaker

Sounds like you need a Generator from Peak Sails, sort of a hybrid spinnaker or a Genoa on steroids as they describe it.

I presume its just a very light weight Genoa with a bit more belly cut into it.

https://www.peaksailsna.com/the-generator/
by sailboatmike
Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Think about your MOB procedures
Replies: 23
Views: 10293

Re: Think about your MOB procedures

I really don't understand the mindset of people not wearing life jackets or personal Floatation Devices ( PFD) as they like to call them these days (must be politically correct). We are mainly fair weather sailors however a inflatable PFD goes on before we leave the dock no matter what the weather i...
by sailboatmike
Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Modifications for stability in rough water
Replies: 20
Views: 7469

Re: Modifications for stability in rough water

Not sure many boats are really comfortable with a swell coming in from the stern quarter, power sailors are slightly worse off because of their big fat square sterns with no rise to let the swell go under, like everything you learn things to minimise their effects and make the ride as comfortable as...
by sailboatmike
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Modifications for stability in rough water
Replies: 20
Views: 7469

Re: Modifications for stability in rough water

Thanks for all the input and questions. I was out in rough weather in my X using the outboard (not sailing) with the wind and large waves hitting me from behind at angle just off the stern. Each wave momentarily increased the speed by 5 knots, but made steering very difficult as the waves turned th...
by sailboatmike
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Too tiny emojis
Replies: 22
Views: 7096

Re: Too tiny emojis

There are some pictures you make in your mind that will scar you for ife.

This is one of those occasions. :D :D :D :D :D :D
by sailboatmike
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:19 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Too tiny emojis
Replies: 22
Views: 7096

Re: Too tiny emojis

Lets not forget that ones emoji may shrink with age, maybe your emoji is just ancient, by the looks of it around 1000 years old in your case :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by sailboatmike
Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Repairing holes in ballast tank
Replies: 25
Views: 7986

Re: Repairing holes in ballast tank

I have used aqua epoxy putty too great effect for jobs like this. I would countersink the holes first to give greater sealing and adhesive area before filling though. Best thing is this stuff works even if the area is a bit damp. Here is a youtube clip giving some info. https://www.youtube.com/watch...
by sailboatmike
Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Making rudders
Replies: 58
Views: 24736

Re: Making rudders

Highland,you know from my 1000 plus posts I don't get upset easily, in fact I would say I'm one of the most cordial people around, however I won't be belittled and run down by someone that has obviously has done little research into a subject. I love learning and new ideas and rally against the stat...
by sailboatmike
Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Making rudders
Replies: 58
Views: 24736

Re: Making rudders

So what can you show us of these new designed rudders ( please no autocad drawings.. ) rudder design changes over a 15 year period go figure.. BTW Roger produced 20 different boats over the entire run.. thats a LOT OF CHANGES TOO :D :D :D Yeah I can draw them in crayon for you, but I feel that stil...
by sailboatmike
Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Modifications for stability in rough water
Replies: 20
Views: 7469

Re: Modifications for stability in rough water

Much Like Jimmy, I find my X revels in rough conditions, you can get a nasty roll and yaw when the seas are coming from the rear quarter though, I counter this by raising some sail to counter it, for a while I always wondered why I would see boats coming the channel into my old home port with their ...
by sailboatmike
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Making rudders
Replies: 58
Views: 24736

Re: Making rudders

Well Mike those rudders from Rudder craft are $750 USD + Shipping and handling..are you running a pair that you can show us? In Fact I have heard of few here spending that kind of money on new rudders.. AS for superior?? These boat came at a very modest entry level price for a very good reason.. Th...
by sailboatmike
Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Could use some advise
Replies: 31
Views: 8800

Re: Could use some advise

Nothing to worry about, its just because the shrouds pull at a angle to the chainplate that causes the cap to move a little every time you tack and the weight and force is taken by shroud.

Gelcoat is very brittle so cracks pretty easy with any sort of movement