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by mattabbe
Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: MacGregor Replacement Trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 2189

MacGregor Replacement Trailer

Is anyone selling their Macgregor aluminum trailer for a 26M? Mine broke and need another one. I live in Southern California. Thank you!
by mattabbe
Sun May 28, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Will a 26X trailer work for a 26M?
Replies: 1
Views: 6079

Will a 26X trailer work for a 26M?

Will a 26X trailer work for a 26M?
by mattabbe
Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Mac M Trailer Crank 2006
Replies: 8
Views: 2053

Re: Mac M Trailer Crank 2006

"MacBump"?
by mattabbe
Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Any negatives on the 26M 2009
Replies: 19
Views: 3488

Re: Any negatives on the 26M 2009

I've been out to Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Catalina many times. Just pick your day, to much wind is no fun and can be dangerous. As for the biggest swell, two winters ago we went out to Santa Cruz from Ventura, nice ride over, a little bumpy once we got near the island. We had a nice day but when we ...
by mattabbe
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Mac M Trailer Crank 2006
Replies: 8
Views: 2053

Mac M Trailer Crank 2006

When the day is done, and I'm ready to pull the boat up on the trailer, I clip the the boat to the trailer, and then crank it up. How tight should the crank be? I've gone through one crank, bending the washers that hold the two bolts of the crank to the trailer as well as the crank, and now I'm onto...
by mattabbe
Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Annoying Steering Noise
Replies: 17
Views: 6497

I have an 06M, purchased some grease, rubbed it on the steering pole and haven't had a problem going on a year.
by mattabbe
Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:01 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Mac Swap?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Does that gentleman know of any other people who do the same in Europe? About what does he charge per day/week? Thanks. (Click the "email" button, below, to contact me) (Mod's edit: Removed user's posted email address for their own protection. It's *never* a good idea to post your email ad...
by mattabbe
Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mast Falls - 26M
Replies: 10
Views: 2800

I usually just leave the mast raising system in place while I sail (but I crank the tension back off of it). I do this because I usually pull the mast down after every sail and then cover the boat as to keep the sun and elements off of it. By doing it this way, you do have a backup forward stay. Jus...
by mattabbe
Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Mac Swap?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Mac Swap?

Is there any group or group of interested Mac owners who may be interested in starting some sort of coop in which a Mac owner from say Florida (Bahamas) would be willing to swap time with a Mac owner from California (Catalina Island)? Better yet, does anyone know of some sort of a deal like this in ...
by mattabbe
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Flaking the mainsail
Replies: 16
Views: 4240

I got my slugs, webbing, thread, needle, and thimble all through sailrite. They can help you out if you ask them what you'll need. It took me about two hours to sew all of them in both along the boom and mast. I should have done it a long time ago.
by mattabbe
Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Flaking the mainsail
Replies: 16
Views: 4240

Sew on some slugs, you'll be glad you did. It makes the sail go up easy and come down easy too. It also helps the sail flake nicely.
by mattabbe
Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Mast Raising Winch Problem
Replies: 19
Views: 4805

Our 2006M does the same thing you describe. I've had to use a wrench to keep it from unscrewing. If it keeps up, I may ask the dealer about it.
by mattabbe
Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M Dagger board Noise
Replies: 15
Views: 4649

Yes, the ballast is full.
by mattabbe
Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M Dagger board Noise
Replies: 15
Views: 4649

26M Dagger board Noise

Has anyone found a way to silence the noise that comes from the dagger board while at anchor? In our boat, (and I’m sure all others) as the swell passes by, the dagger board knocks against the inside of the boat making it tough to tune out and sleep. If I pull up the dagger board, the boat rocks mor...
by mattabbe
Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Sailrite Dodger for the M
Replies: 5
Views: 1391

Yes, any pictures? Thank you.