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by hons221
Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:21 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: in florida shallow waters
Replies: 25
Views: 6882

Re: in florida shallow waters

Hi, Thanks to everyone who responded for my rudder and mast raising problem. I am here in Punta Gorda Fl and normally sail in the Finger Lakes in upstate NY where waters are deep and season is short. I would like to have a bimini for my 91 Mac but not a lot of height for a bimini. Has anyone found a...
by hons221
Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:50 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: in florida shallow waters
Replies: 25
Views: 6882

in florida shallow waters

Hi, I have a 91 Mac and have always saied in deep waters but now I am in Fla and am wondering if there is a way to rig my rudder so that if I hit something my rudder snaps up vs breaking the cable. Hope someone can help. Thanks Peter
by hons221
Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Macgregor Mast Lifting System
Replies: 16
Views: 8868

Re: Macgregor Mast Lifting System

i, I bought the mast raising system for my 1992 MacS and it is the best thing since sliced bread. It took less that 2 hours to install and then we raised the mast in less than 3 minutes. I bought it from Blue Water Yachts and it is great and quick. Pete
by hons221
Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:32 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: old man raising mast
Replies: 11
Views: 3935

old man raising mast

Hi, I have a 1991 Mac and am having a lot of problems raising the mast due to my old age. Has anyone come up with a easier way for a old man to raise the mast. Thanks Peter