Regarding supporting the weight of the wire, I just attached a zip tie at the top to bear the weight so it wouldn't be hanging on the connections.
--john
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- Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Rewire the Mast
- Replies: 6
- Views: 462
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:47 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Paint Code
- Replies: 5
- Views: 296
Re: Paint Code
actually, we're doing a scale model. So, if it lands some where between what it was and what it is, I think it will be fine.
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- Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:29 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Paint Code
- Replies: 5
- Views: 296
Re: Paint Code
Gotcha. Perhaps a better approach will be to take a palate to the boat, and match.
Thank you.
--john
Thank you.
--john
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:06 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Paint Code
- Replies: 5
- Views: 296
Paint Code
Does anyone know the official paint name for the 26s? Apparently "white" is not very specific.
--john
--john
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:42 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Bending the mast
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3980
Re: Bending the mast
When you bend the mast, the middle section moves forward more than the top moves back. That pulls the middle of the sail forward, flattening it.
--john
--john
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:38 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Do I need to replace the main halyard?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 422
Re: Do I need to replace the main halyard?
You could mark your halyard at the cleat after you tie it off to confirm whether the line is slipping or stretching. That said, I tend to lean towards replacement on running rigging. Gives you a chance to practice finishing lines :) And to confirm the cleat hitch is tied properly: https://www.youtub...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:14 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Replacing Mac 26S jib, considering drifter.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 649
Re: Replacing Mac 26S jib, considering drifter.
I have a 26S with a 135 roller genny. I don't think I'd go bigger. It tacks easily, just at jimmy describes. When I single-hand, I just put a line across the stern cleats, and put a pony (an elastic tie) around the tiller. If you're quick and smooth while trimming, no winch handle needed. Otherwise,...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Stub keel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1656
Re: Stub keel
Will that change the center of lateral resistance? Give you more lee helm?
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--john
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Loose footed main, pros? cons?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3005
Re: Loose footed main, pros? cons?
(3) This is the one, I'm really interested. I know you relax the outhaul to give more camber. (a) What is the maximum measurement of the foot away from the boom you typically experience? (b) I'm assuming this is in very light wind??? That you tighten it up for higher winds??? (c) Do you think that ...
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:35 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Bottom Paint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
Re: Bottom Paint
so about every 5 years, then. I'm at three, which is sooner than I expected. But we have rather high algae concentration in our lake, so perhaps that is a driver.
Thanks.
--john
Thanks.
--john
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Foresail Sheets track position and LifeLine Interferance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 907
Re: Foresail Sheets track position and LifeLine Interferance
I have a 26s, so it is a bit different than your boat. I struggled with the location of my tracks for a while, and then just ended up putting them on a line from the original jib sheet fairlead back to the winch. It was a compromise from the different locations I was considering. We have a 135 genny...
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:43 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Sail Area Insanity
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1423
Re: Sail Area Insanity
Isn't lee helm caused, in part, by the center of effort being too far forward?
This would matter more on a beam reach than broad reach or run. Perhaps flying the chute when you're on a beam is the problem. Fighting it with the rudder can be creating drag, thus reducing the gain in power.
--john
This would matter more on a beam reach than broad reach or run. Perhaps flying the chute when you're on a beam is the problem. Fighting it with the rudder can be creating drag, thus reducing the gain in power.
--john
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:10 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Bottom Paint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
Bottom Paint
How long should bottom paint last? I took our boat out of the water last weekend, and it had more growth than I expected. I sprayed and lightly scrubbed, and much of the paint came off with it. Our boat sits in fresh water from May through (well, through last weekend this year). The lake has a signi...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:54 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: REPAIR: 4 Pack Carb Rebuild
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1142
Re: REPAIR: 4 Pack Carb Rebuild
Thanks. I've been using the high grade (non ethanol) fuel in my yamaha four stroke for years, but didn't realize I was reintroducing the problem with my fuel additive.
Progress.
--john
Progress.
--john
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Water in Bilges Still
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1919
Re: Water in Bilges Still
I drilled out the rivets on my chainplates, put down some 5200, and re-riveted them. Cut down my leakage considerably. but we still get water in the bilges when it rains. I haven't been able to track down the other sources.
--john
--john