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- Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:05 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: mold-mildew
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8894
Re: mold-mildew
Oh mold and mildew my eternal enemy... I live in Gainesville and the terrible humidity combined with trees every where means a 24/7 battle with mildew. The only thing that made a difference was painting the inside with anti-mold paint. Putting a tarp over the boat was a big mistake, it just turns it...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:02 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1990 macgregor 26sx keel problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2628
Re: 1990 macgregor 26sx keel problem
I know nothing about your model but there is a manual freely available that shows how the centerboard attaches.
https://macgregor.sailboatowners.com/im ... df/868.pdf
https://macgregor.sailboatowners.com/im ... df/868.pdf
- Wed May 02, 2018 7:29 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Dent in hull on trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3417
Re: Dent in hull on trailer
I wouldnt worry about it too much. The Mac hulls are thin and tend to oil can like that if the bunk is pushing on the wrong area. You can pop it out by gently applying pressure from the inside with a bottle jack and warming the hull.
- Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:43 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Safely Removing a Swing Keel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6388
Re: Safely Removing a Swing Keel
Very nicely documented. Your keel looks better than most I see undergoing this process. What is the year of this boat?
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:26 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Venture 21 pivot Bolt
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1935
Re: Venture 21 pivot Bolt
Looks to me like someone did a shoddy repair at some point. I dont know what purpose a piece of wire would serve glued into that mass.
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:19 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Mac 26S - The Road so far
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3104
Re: Mac 26S - The Road so far
Looks good. Seems like you have done a ton of work on this. Whats the story with the centerboard rebuild?
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Transom Repair
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2469
Transom Repair
I have been putting this off as long as possible but the time had come. Tired of water leaking in from my damaged transom. From past inspection I knew the entire transom wood where the motor mounted was soft. Here is what I found when I opened it up. This is what you can look forward too if your tra...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Adding weight to a V21 swing keel?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3310
Re: Adding weight to a V21 swing keel?
I dont think adding a bit of weight would hurt. I completely replaced the keel in my V222 with a steel keel from a different boat. The one I found is around 100 pounds heavier than the original specs.
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:52 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Venture 22 Hobie 16 main and backstay flicker
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2543
Re: Venture 22 Hobie 16 main and backstay flicker
Interesting. Be sure to let us know how it works. It almost looks like you could use it at the original first reef and clear the backstay? I have an oversized main with larger roach and drop it each time I tack to clear the backstay. I dont think it would clear even at the reef point. The Hobie sai...
- Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:26 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Macgregor 22 keel cable sizing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1702
Re: Macgregor 22 keel cable sizing
I used 3/16 stainless and nicopress fittings. Had to order the fittings online as all the local suppliers had was aluminum.
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:37 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Venture 22 Hobie 16 main and backstay flicker
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2543
Venture 22 Hobie 16 main and backstay flicker
Thought I would share this someone here may appreciate it. The original main I received with my boat is is sad shape. New sails are planned for later in the year but I would like to continue sailing through the winter. Searching locally didnt turn up anything promising. I have modified a hobie main ...
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:59 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1978 Venture 25 Project
- Replies: 40
- Views: 27983
Re: 1978 Venture 25 Project
Did you locate the bladder in the bow? My 22 doesnt seem to like it when I put weight towards the front.
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Venture 22 sails again
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4250
Re: Venture 22 sails again
Dont worry I only operate it at partial throttle. These motors have a lockout that keeps you from opening the throttle more than a 1/4 turn unless you are in gear. Would have preferred to use a smaller four stroke but this project is already way over budget.
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:51 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Venture 22 sails again
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4250
Re: Venture 22 sails again
btw: I think you have a Venture V222... You could be right but Im just going by the paperwork received with the boat. The hull numbers match the numbers on the original main that I have (its blown out) and it has V22 printed on that sail. Im thinking MAC was a little loose with their model designat...
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:36 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Venture 22 sails again
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4250
Re: Venture 22 sails again
Absolutely beautiful! How long did it take to finish this? Can you post more pictures? How about more interior shots? What was the hardest part of recovering a boat like this? Would you do it again? I very impressed because for my skill level doesn't even come close to this you have done a great jo...