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by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Spinnaker Hardware & Rigging Questions
Replies: 30
Views: 8183

Re: Spinnaker Hardware & Rigging Questions

I have to admit that I used to sail a 26-X out of Casa Reo in Mayo MD and owned a Spinnaker for 5 years and never flew it. When the wind was that light I just fired up the Honda 50 and kept going. :) :) :)
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Snail Slugs
Replies: 22
Views: 3453

Re: Snail Slugs

The trouble with getting a bunch of snail slugs is then you have to find a mast rake to keep them under control so they don't wander all over the boat. :D :D :D
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Chesapeake Bay sailing recommendations? (From Powersailors)
Replies: 14
Views: 3949

Re: Chesapeake Bay sailing recommendations? (From Powersailors)

I recomend the book "Cruising the Chesapeake: A Gunkhollers Guide" By William H Shellengerger. It covers the entire bay from a sailors viewpoint. It recomends several trips broken down by how much time to plan. It also lists all the available points of interest and facilities at each desti...
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Who is going to the Bahamas this winter
Replies: 36
Views: 7146

Re: Who is going to the Bahamas this winter

Captain Jim from A-1 Sailboats has made the trip several times. You can read his accounts here: http://www.a1sailboats.com/adventur.htm
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Anyone Thought About An Erie Canal Cruise?
Replies: 26
Views: 5183

Re: Anyone Thought About An Erie Canal Cruise?

Captain Jim form A-1 Sailboats has made the trip and has a pretty good account of the trip on his adventures page.
http://www.a1sailboats.com/adventur.htm
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: boat race
Replies: 7
Views: 1601

Re: boat race

baldbaby2000 wrote: One more Macgreggor and we could have had our own class. That also would have been more interesting. There are enough boats on the lake and I think we could probably talk one more into racing.
Gee! 40 degrees and raining. That might make it a bit difficult to talk someone else into joining. :D
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Christmas Lights on Shrouds
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: Christmas Lights on Shrouds

dennisneal wrote: Where can one but 12 volt Christmas lights?
A small 150watt inverter should handle a couple of the new LED strings of lights. Mine ran about $30 and will handle 15 amps maximum. Watch the amperage and keep your engine running so you don't run the battery down too much. :)
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Portable Microwave
Replies: 20
Views: 3690

Portable Microwave

I just found this on Al Gore's wonderful internet. Looks like what a lot of us have been needing to complete our galley. A portable microwave that runs on ac or dc power. Find it at www.thewavebox.com. :) :) :)
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26M Dock Height.
Replies: 6
Views: 1400

Re: 26M Dock Height.

Don't forget to take the tides into account. Depending on where you are they can make a big difference. I spent a few days at the Coast Guard station at Cape May, NJ and soon discovered that the dock I could step out on when I arrived was 20 feet above my deck just a few hours later. :x
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Tall Ships Race - City of Funchal 500 years
Replies: 5
Views: 1099

Re: Tall Ships Race - City of Funchal 500 years

Got to love the tall ships. If they are going to race them then they should paint the hull blue. :D :D :D
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Restoring white glossy shine?
Replies: 14
Views: 3239

Re: Restoring white glossy shine?

one bit of caution to anyone using 3m products on their hull!!!!! check that it doesnot conatain ammonia in its composition,the stuff will make it shine them it will turn a yellowish tinge.thats why using bleach with ammonia on your whites is a bad idea Not to mention that the combination of a chlo...
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26 very tippy can we do something
Replies: 11
Views: 2678

Re: 26 very tippy can we do something

If I remember correctly, Mad Mike posted not so long ago a post about upgrades he has done to Zeno's Arrow. One of the upgrades he wrote about was his rudders, and why the standard ones would not be good for his planned sail across the Pacific to Hawaii. His example (if I remember well) was turning...
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:20 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Boating Trends
Replies: 24
Views: 5464

Uncle Jim, I used to keep my X at Casa Rio in Mayo. They will launch and retreve your boat for a few bucks a pop. If you have a more economical vehicle to get you to and from the marina you could probably save enough in gas costs to cover the launch fees and then some. Their storage fees are pretty ...
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:57 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Demasted due to ring ding
Replies: 28
Views: 5427

For what it's worth, that same 1/4" line can be used as a messenger line, attached to the lower end of the furler halyard, to lower the sail off the furler. I keep it attached to the halyard full time. It also comes in real handy when you drop the end of the halyard and watch it slide to the t...
by Tony D-26X_SusieQ
Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:03 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Demasted due to ring ding
Replies: 28
Views: 5427

That sock is made to fit the jib and the genoa both. I found that with the jib I was getting some chaffing on the sock due to it flapping in the wind. I solved the problem by attaching a 1/4" line to the jib sheet when raising the sock and after the sock was zipped up I would wrap the small lin...