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by Maraquita
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Outboard mount / transom extention
Replies: 2
Views: 155

Re: Outboard mount / transom extention

On my D, if you mount the outboard in the well, you really cannot turn the motor for steering. I have owned three motors in the 9 or 10 HP range and none of them had enough room to steer with. The Mercury had such a large head that you could not even tip the propeller all the way out of the water. I...
by Maraquita
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Depowering procedure/schedule
Replies: 2
Views: 165

Re: Depowering procedure/schedule

On my D I find the boat very hard to keep from rounding up with just the main, especially if you have the stock rudder. I would drop the main and sail with just the jib rather than go the other way. BUT, I'm a very lazy sailor, so if you are getting to 20 or 25 knots wind as in your example, I'm pro...
by Maraquita
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Why is the backstay offset?
Replies: 7
Views: 494

Re: Why is the backstay offset?

My D, and I think all of the classics, has a tiller and a stern hung rudder. It seems as if mounting the backstay closer to the middle would restrict movement of the tiller. Making a "Y" shaped attachment might work if you don't run into the outboard motor well. That might be a comparably ...
by Maraquita
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: 1984 M25 Rudder Downhaul Auto Release
Replies: 2
Views: 414

Re: 1984 M25 Rudder Downhaul Auto Release

I wound up doing just as you suggest, with a block and a cam cleat on the tiller. Prior to that, however, I went for years with about a 1 foot long piece of 5/8" shock cord attached into the downhaul line. A slack part of the line allowed about 5" of stretch before hitting the limit and be...
by Maraquita
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Kicker
Replies: 5
Views: 2411

Re: Kicker

I'm pushing a 26D, so not quite apples to apples, but I installed a 5 HP electric last year. Using 740 Watts per HP I hit GPS speed of 7.3 Knots at (pretty much hull speed) 3 HP. The other 2 HP is for pushing against strong wind or or trying to get a displacement hull to plane. (it really does get s...
by Maraquita
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Is A MacGregor the right boat for me?
Replies: 101
Views: 15618

Re: Is A MacGregor the right boat for me?

I have a D and would not agree with that. When I want to beach it I can pull the board up completely into the trunk and have a smooth bottom, so it probably is as easy to beach as an S. I have put it on the sand and let the tide go out from under it with no problem. I haven't been in an S, but I thi...
by Maraquita
Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Problem lowering swing keel
Replies: 3
Views: 474

Re: Problem lowering swing keel

Don't know about the V-21, but on my V-25 the brake was automatic. You just started cranking the opposite direction and after about 1/2 a turn the cable started to extend. There was no catch to fiddle with.
by Maraquita
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Shroud tension???
Replies: 19
Views: 1764

Re: Shroud tension???

Regarding adjusting the shrouds, I have always been able to use 2 pointed scratch awls of about 1/4" diameter. Find the hole that is about half way centered and force the point of the awl in. Then remove the existing pin and force the awl the rest of the way. This will bring another hole to abo...
by Maraquita
Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: 1988 MacGregor 26D Live Abroad Inquiry
Replies: 10
Views: 1518

Re: 1988 MacGregor 26D Live Abroad Inquiry

Wow! that's wild! My wife and I occasionally water camp on our 26D. I would bet that even with the sails and rigging stowed for the night, we have less windage than your boat does. In a breeze it will definitely rock you to sleep. Our boats are known to be "tender", and that includes at th...
by Maraquita
Wed May 31, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Replacing the keel cable - yes/no?
Replies: 5
Views: 1072

Re: Replacing the keel cable - yes/no?

Having had the cable break on my 25 when the keel was about 1/2 way up I say replace it if you don't know what shape it is in. It scares everyone in a mile radius when that 900 pounds of pig iron slams down into the stops! let alone the fun of getting it on the trailer again afterword! I was able to...
by Maraquita
Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: VHF mysteries
Replies: 4
Views: 948

Re: VHF mysteries

Yes, that fitting is definitely either the anchor light (masthead) or a steaming light (about 5 feet up the mast, pointed forward). A similar fitting can be used for the antenna, but most people just drill a hole near the base of the mast and use an inline connector and a pigtail to hook up the conn...
by Maraquita
Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Trailers & Towing
Topic: Best way to identify Trailer?
Replies: 10
Views: 2202

Re: Best way to identify Trailer?

I replaced the surge brakes on my 26D trailer with electric. I assume it would be about the same as yours. Used an internet sight called "E-Trailer" and all I needed to do was remove the backing plates and measure the distances between mounting holes. They are all pretty standard, with onl...
by Maraquita
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Outboard Power on a 26D
Replies: 8
Views: 2146

Re: Outboard Power on a 26D

That's pretty much my sailing also. My 8 HP 2 stroke has literally never been above the start power setting except when I test it each spring. I'm just not in that much hurry! I'm thinking I'll splurge on the 5 horse electric if I can get the battery situation worked out for it. So far, 24 volts and...
by Maraquita
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Outboard Power on a 26D
Replies: 8
Views: 2146

Re: Outboard Power on a 26D

Good to know, thanks
by Maraquita
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Outboard Power on a 26D
Replies: 8
Views: 2146

Outboard Power on a 26D

My 19089 26D came with a 2 stroke Mariner 8 HP. It is getting time to replace the old girl and think that I would like to try Electric. It looks as though going from 5 HP equivalent to 10 HP moves from 24 volts to 48 volts, which of course requires more weight, battery, and expense. I really only us...