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by WinSome
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: BWY hinged mast step
Replies: 8
Views: 251

Re: BWY hinged mast step

You are correct. The running rigging keeps the mast up and in place on all the 26’s. Happy sailing.
by WinSome
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:43 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?
Replies: 12
Views: 775

Re: Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?

Here’s our boom clearance on ‘99X. Old blown out sails being used. Lots of clearance when seated. Boom clears the dodger frame and passes just in front of our tall Bimini. https://i.postimg.cc/rKxZpPJZ/IMG-5533.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k2MNd1hb/20230819-161342.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/LJyt4tr0/IMG-4...
by WinSome
Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year Ya’ll!
Replies: 5
Views: 756

Re: Happy New Year Ya’ll!

We agree Russ. Soft water is all we’re lacking here! It’s going to be a great year for sailing.

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by WinSome
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:54 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Honda BF50A Telltale stopped
Replies: 29
Views: 4572

Re: Honda BF50A Telltale stopped

When our motor isn’t in use for 2-3 weeks we insert into pee hole a few inches of string trimmer line.
Keeps spider and wee wasps from blocking hole.
If I forget to remove -water flow will blow it out !
by WinSome
Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:09 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winterizing
Replies: 5
Views: 721

Re: Winterizing

Could also sit on the ramp a couple extra minutes and drain. M drains faster than our X (M’s drain hole is larger than X (‘99)) Delighted you are enjoying your boat speed homeward. All boat time is good!! For fun, load a free gps marine app and you’ll prove it sails faster than the outboard pushes. ...
by WinSome
Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Replacing companionway & hatch slides
Replies: 6
Views: 1368

Re: Replacing companionway & hatch slides

What is the issue you are trying to resolve? Our hatch slide was grinding and being difficult. We used one side of self/sticking industrial grade Velcro inserted under the hatch slide. Had great results. Found such info in the mods section!
by WinSome
Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Winterizing
Replies: 5
Views: 721

Re: Winterizing

Hi Mannyc I’m here in Ontario and understand your concern. Our X sorta does something similar. Really the amount of water in there is well spread out and won’t affect anything.(if frozen) But. I like to get it all out. Park on a grade as you suggest , or jack up your trailer high for awhile and you’...
by WinSome
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:06 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Is A MacGregor the right boat for me?
Replies: 101
Views: 15626

Re: Is A MacGregor the right boat for me?

The S is perfect for your needs. You don’t see many sailboats ‘ cause the keel boats can’t get around in there. The S can pull up boards and go. Even to beach it as you describe. Get the boat. Drop it into the marina and let the word out that you would like some assistance. Take your time and enjoy ...
by WinSome
Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install
Replies: 4
Views: 510

Re: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install

For 1” you can just go head and install it by springing it into the hinges. It’s not as if it’ll be moving around.
by WinSome
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install
Replies: 4
Views: 510

Re: Blue Water Yachts customer Bimini install

How much more width do your arches need to sit properly? Two”, three”. You can stretch your arches that amount without any damage. Here’s how to spring them outwards Lay your arches out on the lawn. Measure the foot ends ‘as they are’. You’re going pull them apart as to permanently spring them. Calc...
by WinSome
Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 33
Views: 3759

Re: Frustration

Thanks for the update. That’s certainly frustrating info you’ve figured out. Hopefully you are able to use your ‘toy’ to enhance the rest of your holiday. Macgregor on!!!
by WinSome
Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:10 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Going from 2 batteries to 3
Replies: 12
Views: 1198

Re: Going from 2 batteries to 3

Answer this question first : How do I use the current two batteries ? Are you currently short of power? Are you currently using Led lights? If your power consumption is high go for the third battery.
Otherwise properly store the donated battery for now.
by WinSome
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 33
Views: 3759

Re: Frustration

Ok. So can you pull it on trailer and ( leave it rigged) and get to parking lot. Gas you can change. And test it out . Fuel filter -once you have it - is quick with wrench and pliers to change.
by WinSome
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Trip Logs
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 33
Views: 3759

Re: Frustration

That really sucks. I’ve personal experience that provides sympathy. Nice to have friendly folks prepared to tow assist. Any thots on why your Honda quit? Some dirty gas stirred up!!!? On a wee Mariner 8 I had a no go issue. It was a stupid O-ring let go on the engine side of gas line when I’d discon...
by WinSome
Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Change out mast 26x
Replies: 4
Views: 439

Re: Change out mast 26x

Hi Gotro
It’ll work for you.
Just recently heard of an X using a cl16 mast (22’7”) while sail/cruising the Ontario Trent canal. This permitted some sailing and ability for one person to easily lower mast for frequent bridges.
Hmmm!