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- Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:27 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Aft berth liner and blister job on 26X
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6887
Re: Aft berth liner and blister job on 26X
Delamination. Water permiation causes delamination over time if left in the water. But that aside,blisters create drag. And, these boats are not fast in the first place. Bottom coating creates drag to the point of about 1 Kt. on a Mac. Also, Mac uses the cheapest gelcoat available. My first 6 months...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:05 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: X Rudders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3173
Re: X Rudders
Mac changed the shape in 99. The ends are square and the attach point ends are a different shape. They also changed the rudder brackets to SS in 99. I bought my X in April of 99. It has all the X changes.
capncarp,
capncarp,
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:49 pm
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: X Rudders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3173
Re: X Rudders
Yes, I am. Are the mounting holes ok? That had to be one bad feeling.
Glenn,
99
Glenn,
99
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:35 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: X Rudders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3173
X Rudders
Anyone have any 99 or newer X rudders they want to get rid of?
capncarp,
99
capncarp,
99
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:12 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: What Did Santa Bring You This Year?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 10396
Re: What Did Santa Bring You This Year?
No snow. And that's a real gift if you live in Mn.
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:05 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Crappy plastic hatch slide rils
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4836
Re: Crappy plastic hatch slide rils
Ixneigh,
You paint job looks great. Did you do it or have it done? With what and how much if you had it done. Thx.
capncarp,
99
You paint job looks great. Did you do it or have it done? With what and how much if you had it done. Thx.
capncarp,
99
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:31 am
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Hawaii/Oahu?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4858
Re: Hawaii/Oahu?
You had your M 50-60 degrees with reefed sails and full ballast ? That had to be scary. I've seen some pretty high winds in my X but never seen that with reefed sails and ballast. You would have had real trouble if you went over under those conditions.
Glenn,
99
Glenn,
99
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:12 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Aft berth liner and blister job on 26X
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6887
Re: Aft berth liner and blister job on 26X
Al, All aft berths on X's are spongy but, not thin. The floor of the aft berth in my X is thick and strong. The cieling is of coarse thinner because it doesn't have to support weight. I just put styrofoam blocks under the aft berth and screwed closed the covers. I had my X in fresh water for the fir...
- Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:05 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: would like to hear from anyone with 25 hp
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5019
Re: would like to hear from anyone with 25 hp
bahama bound, I agree with Sea Griff completely. It is all depends on what you want the boat to do. I had a Merc 25, 2 stroke for 10 years on my X. It moved at 6-7 mph and went all summer on one tank of gas. At that rate mixing the oil wasn't a bother. Of coarse There was alot of sailing time in the...
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:46 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: What Is Up With The Gate Latches (Hasp) On Our Macs?
- Replies: 160
- Views: 31550
Re: What Is Up With The Gate Latches On Our Macs?
Gary,
Learn to love your Mac for what it is. Not what it isn't. I bought my X new in 99 and love it more each year. As stated prior " a Mac is a canvas". Mine is now a masterpiece.
capncarp, 99
Learn to love your Mac for what it is. Not what it isn't. I bought my X new in 99 and love it more each year. As stated prior " a Mac is a canvas". Mine is now a masterpiece.
capncarp, 99
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:01 pm
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: Power loading - why it is a no-no
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3468
Re: Power loading - why it is a no-no
I ran into this last summer while loading my Mac. In Minnesota by the way and loading alone. I backed the trailer in and attached the boat . The trailer was not deep enough so I back up some more. One side of the trailer dropped in and twisted. Now I got the boat partially on the a twisted trailer. ...
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:40 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: 26X Centerboard will not fully retract
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6243
Re: 26X Centerboard will not fully retract
esc, Retcoastie is correct. The board is probably plugged with mud or something else. A pressure washer wand may be the only way to get it out. I bought my X new in 99. It came with a nylon line. Same as your halyards. I have never had to change it. It is a much smother action than wire. Lifting the...
- Mon May 09, 2011 5:32 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Throttle Throw
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1228
Throttle Throw
Hey Guy's I changed my engine from a Merc 25 to a Merc 50. Now my throttle throw from idle to wide open is 180 degrees. It was about 90 degress with the 25. They did not change throttle and shift cables with the engine change. This is way too much throttle throw. I have 14' cables. Any suggestions f...
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:01 am
- Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
- Topic: Stern Seats
- Replies: 71
- Views: 18416
Re: Stern Seats
Just remember guy's. There are no backing plates on those stern rails. There is alot of force applied by someone setting on those things. Especially when sailing with a 150-200 pound person setting on them. Sooner or later they are going to loosen up. Mac's are light boats and so is the construction...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:19 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Pacific Blue Bimini on White Hull
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3163
Re: Pacific Blue Bimini on White Hull
Thx Brian. That was one of the things I've been concerned about. Lenght is the other. It seems to me that the standard 6' would be too long and cover the entire cockpit. I'm thinking about a 42" high one. 5' lengths are hard to find. At least at a cost a poor sailor can afford.
capncarp
capncarp