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by jimbo
Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: show us yer hook, mate
Replies: 24
Views: 5011

Re: show us yer hook, mate

6kg Delta on the modified (extended) stock anchor roller. The Roller extension pin locks the delta nicely via the reverse pullout hole in the anchor. The setup is shown in trailer position with the anchor also shacked to the cleat. http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/jim5055/Macgregor%20Anchor%20r...
by jimbo
Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:30 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: HIFIELD LEVERS
Replies: 58
Views: 14611

Re: HIFIELD LEVERS

Thanks. Inspecting the larger beastie that just arrived (amazingly quickly) the other option is to move the upper section pivot point to the lower position. Will get almost 3 inches of throw from open to closed versus the stock (as shipped) 2inch throw but the end result will be approx 1/2 inch lowe...
by jimbo
Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:12 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: HIFIELD LEVERS
Replies: 58
Views: 14611

Re: HIFIELD LEVERS

I just wanted to revisit the archives on this. First I drilled my hole 8 inches above the old hound. Too loose. I found this post and moved the hole another inch and a half. Still seems just a tad too loose. I'm hoping that once I cut the top set of holes off the hifield lever ( in order to use the...
by jimbo
Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: The 10 x 8 Tarp boom awning.
Replies: 23
Views: 5303

Re: The 10 x 8 Tarp boom awning.

I have been assembling the bits myself. I have the tarp. I have the fiberglass tent poles - the type that collapse down to a usable length. But I have not tried to assemble yet. The intent is to use the tent poles (Ray tent City) at each end of the tarp (tarp corners lashed to poles with light twine...
by jimbo
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:36 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: possible location for shelving on MacM
Replies: 13
Views: 4735

Re: possible location for shelving on MacM

Thanks heaps everyone. I am going to try the adhesive hooks and hang canvas and string bags to see if this does the job. Use the same 3M adhesive hooks to hang small plastic coated wire baskets - arrange two hooks at the top and one at the bottom to stop the basket swinging - the basket type design...
by jimbo
Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:43 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Anchors and anchor rollers
Replies: 73
Views: 22902

Re: Anchors and anchor rollers

I bought a 6kg delta plus chain etc. The stock bow roller is of course not suitable. I went to a local chandler that also had the Delta's on display and found a complete anchor roller with an extension that will accommodate the Delta shaft by a suck it an see approach - fitting the available anchor ...
by jimbo
Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:11 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Tow Mc26
Replies: 71
Views: 23831

Re: Tow Mc26

Jumbo...ive got my eye on one of those Tauregs for towing when the present tow vehicle dies..how does that TDI sip fuel when towing? That I cannot say yet. Have not towed the :macm: yet. Will advise when I know. Towed the :macm: from Brighton to Raymond island over the weekend. 14ltr per 100 km. St...
by jimbo
Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:54 am
Forum: Australia Group
Topic: Australian Trailer Tyres
Replies: 14
Views: 5647

Re: Australian Trailer Tyres

Any experience out there on 235/75/15 tyres?
ie 225/75/15 is stock on the aluminium trailer.
I am interested as the tyre is a 116 load rating versus the more common 110. A no name brand however . . from memory "roadstar"

edit: wrong size: stock is 225/75/15 and I am looking at 235/75/15
by jimbo
Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:09 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: temporary 2nd forestay for jib
Replies: 25
Views: 12007

Re: temporary 2nd forestay for jib

What you have described is a pretty common rig these days called a solent rig. Very effective for cruising and ease of sail handling. I am doing a similar thing but I am swapping my Genny out for an oversized RF jib and putting my gennaker on a fly sail furler. As the area I sail tends to have ligh...
by jimbo
Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:39 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: I need photos of M mast mount
Replies: 22
Views: 5356

Re: I need photos of M mast mount

My 80 watt panel mounted. Standard fittings and straight tubing. Night time now but the old iphone did a pretty good job. The mast support is braced of the stock railings. In theory I can remove the top pins and rotate the panel down to a vertical position but it seems pretty secure where it is. Mos...
by jimbo
Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:46 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Tow Mc26
Replies: 71
Views: 23831

Re: Tow Mc26

Catigale wrote:Jumbo...ive got my eye on one of those Tauregs for towing when the present tow vehicle dies..how does that TDI sip fuel when towing?
That I cannot say yet. Have not towed the :macm: yet. Will advise when I know.
by jimbo
Mon Sep 02, 2013 2:39 am
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Tow Mc26
Replies: 71
Views: 23831

Re: Tow Mc26

My :macm: with Evinrude 60hp weighted in at 1890 ATM before I added the solar panel. I did not strip it. Even had one full tank of fuel. The tow ball load at that time was 180kg. So the axle load is approx 1710 so I have approx. 200kg axle load and 100kg of tow ball load remaining (Touareg V6 TDI at...
by jimbo
Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:25 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Perfect position for boathook
Replies: 25
Views: 8797

Re: Perfect position for boathook

My boat hook is use to collar mooring posts at maximum reach with mooring lines rather than OMG too fast too fast . . . crunch . . or bloody heck another go around after being blown off the mooring . . . all up resulting in many expletives generally comparing the :macm: to a ping pong ball on ice in...
by jimbo
Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:14 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Just added an Electric Anchor Winch to our MX26
Replies: 32
Views: 12137

Re: Just added an Electric Anchor Winch to our MX26

....went down the drumwinch route ...not fitted yet but ready to go.Figured no space for rope and chain so drum the solution I too am investigating this option. Bartmac you hint that you have bought a drum winch - if so what did you buy? and have you installed it yet? My investigations to date show...
by jimbo
Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Speedy Rigger Instructional Videos for MacGregor Yachts
Replies: 45
Views: 15989

Re: Speedy Rigger Instructional Videos for MacGregor Yachts

Couple of things stand out to me being a newbie. The boom was still attached to the mast. I had sound down when I watched the video so missed any commentary ( due to location although others around me do not seems to care grrrrrr) but if a standard gooseneck - so simple it never occurred to me. Next...