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by ubi_est_via
Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Hawkeye depth Sounder puck location
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

Hawkeye depth Sounder puck location

Hi,
I have a 2008 26 M and was wondering where the best location is to secure the puck for a Hawkeye depth sounder. Also best method of securing the puck...Cheers, John :?
by ubi_est_via
Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Are there any other MacGregor Classic 26S or 26D's around?
Replies: 2
Views: 1688

Re: Are there any other MacGregor Classic 26S or 26D's around?

Hi,
There's one down on the Gippsland Lakes.Have not met the owner but he stores the boat at GLYC....Cheers, JG
by ubi_est_via
Sat Sep 04, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Australian Trailer Tyres
Replies: 14
Views: 6199

Re: Australian Trailer Tyres

I purchased RD 225/70R15 112R A/T RV Roadston tyres from Beaurepaires for $140 ea. They fit the rim & clear the guards...Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:56 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Some dates to get together (Aus)
Replies: 14
Views: 4709

Re: Some dates to get together (Aus)

Did someone say silly?...I'll be there....Cheers, John :P
by ubi_est_via
Mon May 31, 2010 4:52 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Some dates to get together (Aus)
Replies: 14
Views: 4709

Re: Some dates to get together (Aus)

Hi All,
I'm planning to be at the lakes for the long weekend...Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Wed May 19, 2010 1:56 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Tips when visiting L.A
Replies: 11
Views: 2540

Tips when visiting L.A

Hi,
I'm planning a family vacation to L.A ( & southern California) in June. My wife would like to know the best discount shopping mall factory outlet centre for clothes & stuff...Any tips would be appreciated....Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:56 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Visiting L.A
Replies: 2
Views: 1046

Visiting L.A

Hi,
I've just booked a family holiday to L.A in June & I want to pick up some parts & accessories for my 26M while I'm there. I'm especially keen to get a pr of Ida rudders & a chute scoop. Can anyone recommend a yacht shop/s IO should visit & what are the addresses?...Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mast Up Boat Cover
Replies: 1
Views: 867

Mast Up Boat Cover

Hi, I've recently started to keep my Mac at my local Yacht Club which allows me to keep the Mac fully rigged on the trailer. My only issue it gets very dirty & dusty sitting in the yard. I've tried throwing a couple of tarps over her but it takes ages & the shape/result is poor.(compared to ...
by ubi_est_via
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Some dates to get together (Aus)
Replies: 14
Views: 4709

Re: Some dates to get together (Aus)

Brian,
Down grading to a white Hull!.....Is the Blue one too fast for you in your old age? ( next step is a fishing boat) ha ha :P
by ubi_est_via
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Australian Trailer Tyres
Replies: 14
Views: 6199

Re: Australian Trailer Tyres

Hi, The tyres supplied on the trailer are sub standard. Mine showed signs of delaminating 3 mths from new. Talked to a friend in the tyre business who said they are poor quality tyres that should be on nothing more than a 6x4 box trailer & not anything substantial. I replaced all 3 with light tr...
by ubi_est_via
Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Paynesville at Easter
Replies: 13
Views: 4348

Re: Paynesville at Easter

II'll be there as I now have a permanent dry berth at the yacht club...Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Rubber Rub Strip Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1435

Rubber Rub Strip Repair

Hi,
I split & slightly chewed a 8" section of my rub strip against a jetty. Does any one have any suggestions on an appropriate way to repair the damaged section ( Techniques, repair compounds, cut & join? etc)....Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Parts Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1556

Re: Parts Needed

Hi,
If I need parts I email Blue Water Yachts in the USA & they happily post them to Australia for me. The have a great website (www.bwyachts.com) that has a very good parts catalogue/ register which makes it easy to identify what you are after...Cheers, John
by ubi_est_via
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: The Australian 2010 Calendar
Replies: 15
Views: 5408

Re: The Australian 2010 Calendar

Clemo,
We should add Kevin's (Swede) wilson's Prom Refuge Cove trip in Jan to the calendar....Cheers, JG
by ubi_est_via
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: REFUGE COVE TRIP
Replies: 7
Views: 2459

Re: REFUGE COVE TRIP

Hi Kevin,
I'm keen to give it a go....Cheers, John