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Post by subspace on Nov 5, 2024 13:02:23 GMT -6
Picked this vintage unit up; How expensive could one new hobby be? Should have plenty of funds available for new gear purchases, right? Is that a Mcgregor 26? Yeah, '96 Macgregor 26X. I'm in Arizona, which is not known for it's sailing, so we flew to Salt Lake City to buy it, towed it 379 miles South to Lake Powell and had our first overnight voyage. Going back up in a couple of weeks to start fitting her out. |
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Post by thehightenor on Nov 5, 2024 13:14:10 GMT -6
Yeah, '96 Macgregor 26X. I'm in Arizona, which is not known for it's sailing, so we flew to Salt Lake City to buy it, towed it 379 miles South to Lake Powell and had our first overnight voyage. Going back up in a couple of weeks to start fitting her out. How lovely she looks. Sadly I get sea sick standing in my bath! My wife is from New Zealand and spent her summer holidays as a youth sailing around the Bay of Islands in a 32ft yacht. |
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Post by chessparov on Nov 5, 2024 13:15:03 GMT -6
New Multi meter for the go bag showed up today, the LCD was dying in the one I think is at least 30 years old go figure. I have an old WI made Simpson on the bench. Homer? |
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Post by wiz on Nov 5, 2024 13:44:11 GMT -6
Yeah, '96 Macgregor 26X. I'm in Arizona, which is not known for it's sailing, so we flew to Salt Lake City to buy it, towed it 379 miles South to Lake Powell and had our first overnight voyage. Going back up in a couple of weeks to start fitting her out. How lovely she looks. Sadly I get sea sick standing in my bath! My wife is from New Zealand and spent her summer holidays as a youth sailing around the Bay of Islands in a 32ft yacht. Me too….motion sickness is the worst…… |
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Post by ericn on Nov 5, 2024 14:00:56 GMT -6
New Multi meter for the go bag showed up today, the LCD was dying in the one I think is at least 30 years old go figure. I have an old WI made Simpson on the bench. Homer? Nah, Marge way to dependable to be Homer, and not as needy as Lisa😁 |
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Post by ericn on Nov 5, 2024 14:11:53 GMT -6
Yeah, '96 Macgregor 26X. I'm in Arizona, which is not known for it's sailing, so we flew to Salt Lake City to buy it, towed it 379 miles South to Lake Powell and had our first overnight voyage. Going back up in a couple of weeks to start fitting her out. Mac’s are a Great Lake boat, perfect for AZ, the up keep is pretty reasonable as long as you don’t decide to replace all the rigging. |
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Post by subspace on Nov 5, 2024 14:24:53 GMT -6
Yeah, '96 Macgregor 26X. I'm in Arizona, which is not known for it's sailing, so we flew to Salt Lake City to buy it, towed it 379 miles South to Lake Powell and had our first overnight voyage. Going back up in a couple of weeks to start fitting her out. Mac’s are a Great Lake boat, perfect for AZ, the up keep is pretty reasonable as long as you don’t decide to replace all the rigging. Yeah, about that... got notice our new genoa just shipped. The previous owner recently did all the maintenance on the motor, steering, new batteries, electric, fuel lines... but didn't even have mast/sails aboard, used it strictly as a trawler. The standing and running rigging looks decent, but the sails are done, knew that going in. So it begins... |
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Post by ericn on Nov 5, 2024 14:52:56 GMT -6
Mac’s are a Great Lake boat, perfect for AZ, the up keep is pretty reasonable as long as you don’t decide to replace all the rigging. Yeah, about that... got notice our new genoa just shipped. The previous owner recently did all the maintenance on the motor, steering, new batteries, electric, fuel lines... but didn't even have mast/sails aboard, used it strictly as a trawler. The standing and running rigging looks decent, but the sails are done, new that going in. So it begins... The Mac 26 was the best selling sailboat of all time so used sails are pretty easy to find, there are a couple of websites out there Google is your friend. The only possible thing that might cause concern is some find the cabin stuffy so AZ heat might be an issue, I would want a Bimini but that’s me & my easily sun burnt and heat sensitive self. She looks really good! |
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Post by subspace on Nov 5, 2024 16:00:49 GMT -6
Yeah, about that... got notice our new genoa just shipped. The previous owner recently did all the maintenance on the motor, steering, new batteries, electric, fuel lines... but didn't even have mast/sails aboard, used it strictly as a trawler. The standing and running rigging looks decent, but the sails are done, new that going in. So it begins... The Mac 26 was the best selling sailboat of all time so used sails are pretty easy to find, there are a couple of websites out there Google is your friend. The only possible thing that might cause concern is some find the cabin stuffy so AZ heat might be an issue, I would want a Bimini but that’s me & my easily sun burnt and heat sensitive self. She looks really good! I got you covered (sic.) Eric!  |
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Post by sean on Nov 6, 2024 6:37:56 GMT -6
Picked up a Peavey Backstage 30 for $30. Fun solid state amp, famously? used by Paul Weller of the Jam. It’s got a great “edge of break up” sound.
Hopefully trading for a Soyuz 019 (017 FET). Fingers crossed
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Post by plinker on Nov 6, 2024 21:25:47 GMT -6
Yeah, '96 Macgregor 26X. I'm in Arizona, which is not known for it's sailing, so we flew to Salt Lake City to buy it, towed it 379 miles South to Lake Powell and had our first overnight voyage. Going back up in a couple of weeks to start fitting her out. Major ups to both you, for owning this glorious boat, and EricN for nailing the make. I'm a boat guy and applaud your openness. Hi, my name is Plinker, and I have a boat problem... |
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Post by ericn on Nov 6, 2024 21:26:20 GMT -6
The Mac 26 was the best selling sailboat of all time so used sails are pretty easy to find, there are a couple of websites out there Google is your friend. The only possible thing that might cause concern is some find the cabin stuffy so AZ heat might be an issue, I would want a Bimini but that’s me & my easily sun burnt and heat sensitive self. She looks really good! I got you covered (sic.) Eric! Are you trying to tempt me into a trip to see my in-laws in Suprise? |
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Post by plinker on Nov 6, 2024 21:28:27 GMT -6
The Mac 26 was the best selling sailboat of all time so used sails are pretty easy to find, there are a couple of websites out there Google is your friend. The only possible thing that might cause concern is some find the cabin stuffy so AZ heat might be an issue, I would want a Bimini but that’s me & my easily sun burnt and heat sensitive self. She looks really good! I got you covered (sic.) Eric! Not to be a total dick but, in this instance, that's a power-boat -- not a sail boat. <covers head> |
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Post by ericn on Nov 6, 2024 22:35:15 GMT -6
I got you covered (sic.) Eric! Not to be a total dick but, in this instance, that's a power-boat -- not a sail boat. <covers head> Yeah but it did a great job of showing even on a small jet boat he understands the value of a Bimini top😀 |
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Post by drumsound on Nov 7, 2024 8:48:21 GMT -6
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Post by subspace on Nov 7, 2024 9:00:18 GMT -6
Not to be a total dick but, in this instance, that's a power-boat -- not a sail boat. <covers head> Yeah but it did a great job of showing even on a small jet boat he understands the value of a Bimini top😀 Jet boat? That's the Macgregor powering up a narrow canyon on it's first outing. As to whether a Macgregor is a sailboat or a powerboat, I'll just say - I wouldn't join a club that would accept me as one of it's members. Headed back up to Powell the week of Thanksgiving to rig the new sail, but more importantly for that trip - install a propane heater, stove and cockpit shower! It looks like an Amazon truck threw up in my living room right now... Let me know if you head to Northern Arizona/Southern Utah Eric, we can take a three hour tour, a three hour tour... |
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Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2024 9:31:26 GMT -6
Yeah but it did a great job of showing even on a small jet boat he understands the value of a Bimini top😀 Jet boat? That's the Macgregor powering up a narrow canyon on its first outing. As to whether a Macgregor is a sailboat or a powerboat, I'll just say - I wouldn't join a club that would accept me as one of it's members. Headed back up to Powell the week of Thanksgiving to rig the new sail, but more importantly for that trip - install a propane heater, stove and cockpit shower! It looks like an Amazon truck threw up in my living room right now... Let me know if you head to Northern Arizona/Southern Utah Eric, we can take a three hour tour, a three hour tour... Awe man from the angle of the shot it really looks like the cockpit of those little bombadiers |
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Post by plinker on Nov 7, 2024 10:44:47 GMT -6
Jet boat? That's the Macgregor powering up a narrow canyon on it's first outing. As to whether a Macgregor is a sailboat or a powerboat, I'll just say - I wouldn't join a club that would accept me as one of it's members. Yeah -- that was the basis of my comment: when using a motor, a sailing vessel must adhere to the regulations of a powerboat. I love that boat, BTW! Really sweet ride. |
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Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2024 17:21:21 GMT -6
Just ordered a used Beyerdynamic MC834.
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Post by drumsound on Nov 7, 2024 18:57:43 GMT -6
Just ordered a used Beyerdynamic MC834. I miss the one my boss wouldn't sell me. |
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Post by subspace on Nov 8, 2024 9:01:12 GMT -6
Picked up Softube's take on the Weiss DS1-MK3, got interested in it again after demoing their Flow mastering suite and the BF deal suckered me in.
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Post by russellcreekps on Nov 9, 2024 7:09:15 GMT -6
SAE U48 ordered yesterday…drooling for arrival!
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Post by lowlou on Nov 9, 2024 12:53:55 GMT -6
BN251 ordered ! Got it for the net bug-in-the-matrix price of 3200e. I could have had it at 2900e if I had acted faster & wasn't such an undecided chicken.  |
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Post by russellcreekps on Nov 10, 2024 20:44:29 GMT -6
BN251 ordered ! Got it for the net bug-in-the-matrix price of 3200e. I could have had it at 2900e if I had acted faster & wasn't such an undecided chicken. Congrats! Love to get your thoughts and some clips, if you’re up for it once received. |
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Post by bradd on Nov 10, 2024 20:53:43 GMT -6
Minimoog Model D reissue. Loving it. I had to jump on it before they stop making it again.
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Post by lowlou on Nov 10, 2024 21:01:12 GMT -6
BN251 ordered ! Got it for the net bug-in-the-matrix price of 3200e. I could have had it at 2900e if I had acted faster & wasn't such an undecided chicken. Congrats! Love to get your thoughts and some clips, if you’re up for it once received. Absolutely, and compared with the B67-269 !  |
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Post by trappist on Nov 11, 2024 1:01:14 GMT -6
My SAMAR ShokBase has been delivered and is mounted on my Atlas MS25 stand for testing with my SDC microphones.
I have the One Dot version for microphones less than 8 ounces.
Looks like a solid build, looks good and it is fitted securely to my stand.
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Post by ericn on Nov 11, 2024 10:13:52 GMT -6
My SAMAR ShokBase has been delivered and is mounted on my Atlas MS25 stand for testing with my SDC microphones. I have the One Dot version for microphones less than 8 ounces. Looks like a solid build, looks good and it is fitted securely to my stand. Now go jump up & down, record it and give us your verdict 😁 |
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Post by iamasound on Nov 11, 2024 10:21:12 GMT -6
Just ordered a used Beyerdynamic MC834. Some fellow here in der Schweitz was selling one on a local website about a year or so ago and touted the microphone as a large capsule condenser. When I pushed back and informed him that it was approximately in between a large and a small capsule at 31/44 inches he became very irritable and told me that I was misinformed. We went back and forth a few times before I wished him well and hoped that he sold his ware. Oh boy. |
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Post by ericn on Nov 11, 2024 10:55:25 GMT -6
Just ordered a used Beyerdynamic MC834. Some fellow here in der Schweitz was selling one on a local website about a year or so ago and touted the microphone as a large capsule condenser. When I pushed back and informed him that it was approximately in between a large and a small capsule at 31/44 inches he became very irritable and told me that I was misinformed. We went back and forth a few times before I wished him well and hoped that he sold his ware. Oh boy. Yeah there has always been this disagreement over what an LDC & what a MDC is. It has no way for a mic to know what exactly it is, other than a good mic. Who cares about size? |
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