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by Curwen
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:24 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: How tragic was my weekend?
Replies: 5
Views: 561

How tragic was my weekend?

Hello All, This weekend I bumped my outboard and it fell to the floor and cracked the "case". How tragic is this? Starboard side of motor where the motor cover attaches: https://i.postimg.cc/HjJ7qXB4/ED3-A95-C0-02-D9-4-BC2-82-EB-DB40-F52-A4340.jpg Port side of motor where the motor cover a...
by Curwen
Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Tiller scraping on the laz
Replies: 4
Views: 559

Re: Tiller scraping on the laz

Had a email conversation with Todd at BWY, he said the tiller should be tightened at the rudder to keep it from flopping and sliding on the laz.
by Curwen
Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Tiller scraping on the laz
Replies: 4
Views: 559

Tiller scraping on the laz

Getting ready to enjoy my first summer with an autohelm on my 26D. While setting things out last night, I realized that the tiller rests on top of the laz. The gelcoat is actually a little worn here. Has anyone done something to lift the tiller to keep it from scraping the laz? Without the autohelm,...
by Curwen
Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:40 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mounting a Raymarine ST1000 autohelm
Replies: 2
Views: 465

Re: Mounting a Raymarine ST1000 autohelm

You can see that 23.2 is at the edge of the laz. I don’t want to mount it here for two reasons. 1) I often sit on the laz and don’t want to sit on the mount that I would have to add to make the unit level. 2) I don’t like the idea of all the forces of controlling the tiller to be transferred to the ...
by Curwen
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mounting a Raymarine ST1000 autohelm
Replies: 2
Views: 465

Mounting a Raymarine ST1000 autohelm

Hello, Purchased a Raymarine ST 1000 and now that the snow is clear, I am ready to install it. The instructions say to have the tiller pin 18 inches from the tiller pivot point and then to go 23,2 inches to the starboard side to drill the mounting pin for the pilot. This would put the Autohelm mount...
by Curwen
Wed May 12, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Starboard line organization
Replies: 1
Views: 401

Starboard line organization

Hello all! Since running my halyards aft, the starboard side of the cabin top has become a tangled and confusing mess of lines. I am not happy with the placement of the spinlock clutches for the halyards as they are difficult to get to lock and are close too close to the winch. This is not an issue ...
by Curwen
Thu May 06, 2021 5:54 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Thinking about props
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Re: Thinking about props

Got to test SOG on a windless day and WOT is 6 knots. Going out tonight, will test half throttle.
by Curwen
Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Thinking about Flaming Gorge
Replies: 14
Views: 3333

Re: Thinking about Flaming Gorge

Flaming Gorge is a beautiful place. Don't want to sail there. Too many people and too many canyon walls that lead to wild winds. Strawberry Reservation is a beautiful place. We try to spent a three day weekend there every year. Lots of nooks and crannys to hide in. Wind can get wild there if you are...
by Curwen
Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Pirates vs Navy sailing event
Replies: 6
Views: 1392

Re: Pirates vs Navy sailing event

No need to launch projectiles at each other. I would be quite angry with somebody bouncing a water balloon off of the side of my hull. I can see that leading to fist fights.

If we can come up with a way to host this event, I will post the solution.
by Curwen
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Pirates vs Navy sailing event
Replies: 6
Views: 1392

Pirates vs Navy sailing event

Hello all, I sail out of a marina that is doing a great job of building a sailing community. They have a few events each year and are working hard to build the community. Last year, I brought up the idea of having a marina vs marina event where one marina is the "pirates" and the other mar...
by Curwen
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Sea of Cortez out of Puerto Penasco
Replies: 3
Views: 1449

Re: Sea of Cortez out of Puerto Penasco

Steve,

Did you go on the trip?

What was required to cross the border and how was the sailing? We do volunteer work in Puerto Penasco and love that place. We try to get down that way twice a year.

Thanks,

Curwen
by Curwen
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Thinking about props
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Re: Thinking about props

The boat goes back in the water in March, so I won't be able to take any SOG readings until then.

Thanks for the info!

Curwen
by Curwen
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Thinking about props
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Thinking about props

Hello, I have a 4 stroke Honda 9.9 hanging on the back of my 89 26D. I do not know if this is the motor that came with my boat. I don't know if it is a high thrust motor or a long shaft motor. I am unhappy with my speed while motoring. I usually have my throttle full wide open and I feel like I am b...
by Curwen
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Rewire the Mast
Replies: 6
Views: 1230

Rewire the Mast

Hello, I have an 89 26D that needs to mast rewired. The lamp cord that was used has lived past the expected life cycle. I am not getting enough power at the lights to power anything. While rewiring, I want to add an anchor light to the top of the mast. My questions are: What gauge wire to use? I hav...
by Curwen
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Porta Potti Replacement
Replies: 29
Views: 7987

Re: Porta Potti Replacement

"I think it's in all of the Father, Grandfather, Husband, and Uncle job descriptions, under "other duties as-assigned"... :|" I fill those roles as well, but before heading away from the dock, the crew gets the instructions....if you use it, you clean it. Potti is 5 years old, an...