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- Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Refit.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1092
- 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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why do my mast wires have a bunch of tails ?
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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. ...
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:08 am
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Model Props
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2388
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:56 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: Model Props
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2388
- 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
These Model Boat People know thier Props
- 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
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
- 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
PROP GUARD=GOOD
- 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
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
- 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
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
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:08 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Looking for readers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3134