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by Wyliec
Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:09 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Hison 26: How Good?
Replies: 43
Views: 6661

Re: Hison 26: How Good?

Sea Shadow wrote: Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:03 pm Thanks Zamber for the link. Went to their main page and they only seem to have small jet powered craft. Couldn't see anthing on a sailboat other than the pictures on the brochure you linked to.
It's there. Scroll waaayyy down and the last craft they show is an all white M knockoff.
by Wyliec
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Another Gelcoat Refinishing Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2146

Re: Another Gelcoat Refinishing Question

My boat was not too bad below the rubrail, typical chalkiness above. To do from the waterline up, and the sides of the top and black stripe I used half a quart. I did not do the transom well or cockpit. You should be ok with a quart. Masking off the white when polishing the black is helpful, the bla...
by Wyliec
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Another Gelcoat Refinishing Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2146

Re: Another Gelcoat Refinishing Question

https://www.prestaproducts.com/GEL_COAT-details.aspx We use the Presta line of polishes at the shop I work at. I can highly recommend their Gel Coat compound. Works quickly on chalky gel and leaves a very nice shine. Buff it up with this, will even get the black nice and glossy again. Protect with w...
by Wyliec
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:03 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Who has the oldest Macx boat
Replies: 17
Views: 5165

Re: Who has the oldest Macx boat

Ours is definately not the oldest, we have hull 5150. What is really interesting is the small differences between ours and friends with ever so slightly older 2002 models.
by Wyliec
Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailer Springs and axle travel 26x
Replies: 22
Views: 6754

Re: Trailer Springs and axle travel 26x

Burgieman wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2020 4:49 am Wyliec, do your axles run over or under with 2 1/2” clearance?
My trailer axle is on top of the spring pack, just as the posted pics show. Good luck with the new springs, I hope it fixes the problem!
by Wyliec
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Trailer Springs and axle travel 26x
Replies: 22
Views: 6754

Re: Trailer Springs and axle travel 26x

Hi, I just measured my 26X, and the axle has 2.25" of clearance from the frame. Original springs, no furler, no additional cabinetry installed, some assorted gear onboard, an inflatable kayak and a 50hp Etec. Maybe there is some water left in the ballast tank?