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by tico
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: South Florida Trailers Mfg
Replies: 6
Views: 2646

Re: South Florida Trailers Mfg

Also try Caribean trailer, he quote me two weeks ago about 2500 for a mac26x

Instead I bought a brand new axel custom made by them. $255 with hubs and hardware ready to install.

They are located in South Florida, Turnpike and 152 Street (coral reef)near by Metrozoo.

Gus
:macx:
by tico
Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:14 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Time it takes to fill ballast on a 26X???
Replies: 14
Views: 3457

What I did, I bought one cheap water heater leak alarm that works with batteries, I measured the wire and put it in the ballast hole (the vent) when the water reach the contacts it trigers an alarm, meanwhile I could do other shores while filling the water ballast on my 26x. It is like a electronic ...
by tico
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: LED lights, Bebi Electronics
Replies: 8
Views: 2563

I've replace the inside lights with LED, from here. http://www.superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm Make sure you order the right ones. they have different fittings (suckets) Also check the polarization of the wires, positive & negative. they won't work if they are in reverse (-/+) polarization. If...
by tico
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Solar Panels
Replies: 18
Views: 6038

I got mines from this place, it is a 10 Watts flexible rollable solar panel

http://store.altenergystore.com/Solar-P ... nels/c679/

26x :macx:
by tico
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mod'ing like crazy, where do you get those interior plugs???
Replies: 25
Views: 6421

I got mines from HD and cheap.

:macx:
Gus
by tico
Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Any Mac owners in Central Florida looking for part-time crew
Replies: 3
Views: 1275

I have a Max26x in Cutler Bay,florida and my sailing buddies keep their boat at Coconut Grove Sailing Club.

if you ever happen to come down to Miami, you are welcome.

Gus
:macx:
by tico
Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:33 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: fresh water for sinks
Replies: 12
Views: 7461

I installed a 13 gallons plastimo water tank under the v berth, with ondemand pump, that supplies water for the kitchen and a shower in the rear of the boat. where you could get it? where you could get it cheaper. Shop around. I didn't feel any negative perfomance while sailing on my Mac 26x with a ...
by tico
Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:06 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Electric winch Mast Raising 26x
Replies: 6
Views: 3102

I tried yesterday and work as I expected.
Hands free guys. :D
By the way I didn't have to change the gin pole.
Fairwinds sailors. 8)

Gus
:macx:
Pura Vida my boat's name.
by tico
Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Electric winch Mast Raising 26x
Replies: 6
Views: 3102

Okay, after some thoughts, I did make the changes to secure the winch plate against the fiberglass with a piece of 19 inches of treated wood, previously mentioned. it came out fine, I am uploading some pictures for the latest mod. That should do it. 4 bolts were used to secure the winch plate at the...
by tico
Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:07 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Electric winch Mast Raising 26x
Replies: 6
Views: 3102

Definetly I would use the same original equipment that came with it, the only difference is the electric winch. It's not alot work, the winch is already attached to the wood,all I need to do is attach the tidedowns to the trailer. When you are done, put it away the wood with winch away with is one p...
by tico
Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Electric winch Mast Raising 26x
Replies: 6
Views: 3102

Electric winch Mast Raising 26x

I placed a picture in the mods page. I would like to know any safety inputs in regards to my setup. I used a pressure treated wood 4X feet long by 5.5 wide and the thickness is about 1 1/2 inches. I could have bolted the winch in the anchor compartment, but with the anchor line being there it could ...
by tico
Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Broken Spreader
Replies: 8
Views: 2502

Thanks guys, I did make a homemade spreader using alumminun tubing,(the one for carpot)I know is no the right rate, but it works fine so far. About amount ago, I placed an order through a dealer in the West Cost of Florida, they took my info and cc, but never happen, I failed to take the name of the...
by tico
Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Broken Spreader
Replies: 8
Views: 2502

Does anybody know a web site that I could order the spreader and tips for a Mac X.

I tried to use a dealer, and did not work, they never place the order.

Fairwinds

Tico
:macx:
by tico
Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:36 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Adding a Little more water capacity
Replies: 15
Views: 5078

I was thinking to install in the head a faucet with a long hose enough to take a bath in the cockpit, but I need a good water presure to accomplish that. Northern Tools they sell some ondemand pumps, I am wondering which one might work. Here in South FL do not have fresh water like you guys, but the...
by tico
Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:17 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Adding a Little more water capacity
Replies: 15
Views: 5078

Are these faucet fits right on?

I am about to change the manual faucet that came with the X 1996 boat.

How is the water pressure, high, or low, or medium? (kit above mentioned)

If they fit right on it, I will get two of those babies.


:macx: Tico
Pura Vida