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by Jonair222
Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Refit.
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Re: Refit.

:wink: :wink:
by Jonair222
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Refit.
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Re: Refit.

Post Script:
why do my mast wires have a bunch of tails ?
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by Jonair222
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Refit.
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Refit.

Must have been low on polyester when they build these boats in 80's. No worrys break out a prybar. If you think about making a Venture a serious sailboat, one that can hold power and sail and plow waves.. START here: https://i.ibb.co/VSTYVrf/KIMG0123.jpg pop that rail. wrench it drill it hammer it h...
by Jonair222
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Thinking about props
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

Re: Thinking about props

PITCH yes you want a nice even non-bent prop those 35$ ebay one are fine its all about BLADE PITCH. and size of course. Look for markings on back of prop. my 323cc(15hp) uses a 9 3/4" prop with a 10Pitch I up sized to eleven for better high speed cruising. 'Hole shot' not a priority on a sailbo...
by Jonair222
Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Think about your MOB procedures
Replies: 23
Views: 10296

Re: Think about your MOB procedures

I only wear my seatbelt when I am on an interstate, during a late night in a dangerous area, or doing something risky. I have been in a few minor accidents and in these events a seatbelt has not really benefited me (although I know of people who have been severely injured by partial strangulation fr...
by Jonair222
Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Alternative Swing keel replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 4379

Re: Alternative Swing keel replacement

That makes complete logical sense Ezra. Ok so what about this: Filling the void between the bolt/trunk and keel with Expandable Foam. Spray a little oil on the keel, roll it up, spray foam into trunk from below. Excess can be cut away or will crush down? Might help reduce splashing an leaks too. Gon...
by Jonair222
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Alternative Swing keel replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 4379

Alternative Swing keel replacement

Has anyone replaced the Iron keel with something else? My keel was hauled two seasons ago and coated liberally, any yet it is already swelling in size again :evil: Lead has a greater density and was thinking of something with a lower half of lead and wood/epoxy upper¿?¿ The lead also will not rust. ...
by Jonair222
Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Model Props
Replies: 2
Views: 2388

Re: Model Props

by Jonair222
Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Model Props
Replies: 2
Views: 2388

Model Props

http://www.modelpowerboat.com/content.p ... propellers
These Model Boat People know thier Props
by Jonair222
Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Adding weight to a V21 swing keel?
Replies: 2
Views: 3309

Re: Adding weight to a V21 swing keel?

WHY?
KEEL IS PLENTY HEAVY
WHY STRESS YOUR BOLT/TUNNEL MORE ?

SHAVED ABOUT 100 OFF AND NO PROBLEMS IN SEAS TOO LARGE FOR A VENTURE

DO COAT IN OSPHO AND EPOXY THO
by Jonair222
Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Prop protector guard - good or bad?
Replies: 4
Views: 4749

Re: Prop protector guard - good or bad?

AFTER CHOPPING CHUNKS IN MY RUDDER IN SHALLOW WATER
PROP GUARD=GOOD
by Jonair222
Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: 26S Radio Installation
Replies: 13
Views: 7984

Re: 26S Radio Installation

WHEN YOU RUN THE CABLE UP THE MAST:
PUT A WHOLE PACK OF ZIP TIES SPACED ABOUT 6" APART
DO NOT CLIP THEM

STOPS THE CABLE FROM SWINGING AROUND AND MAKING ANNOYING NOISE
by Jonair222
Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Yamaha Sailboat Motor Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 4693

Re: Yamaha Sailboat Motor Issue

DRAIN OIL
POUR DIESEL IN OIL RES
WAIT A FEW DAYS
DISCONNECT SPARK AND ROTATE ENGINE
WAIT
DRAIN
IF SUPER NASTY REPEAT
DRAIN AND FILL WITH FRESH OIL