Has anyone ordered a back stay or know the length needed? The search I did on line states that I need to send in the old one so the replacement will be made correctly. My existing stay was broken when I bought the boat.
thanks
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- Wed Sep 26, 2018 9:05 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1982 Mac 25 backstay length needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1925
- Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:15 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: source for light dome on mast
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2714
Re: source for light dome on mast
On my mast are 2 lights. At the top is an auto type #1157 bulb socket. I assumed that a clear dome fit over it for 360 deg. visibility but as the dome is missing I don't know what the requirements are or the purpose of it. I think it is wired to the same switch as the bow and stern lights. The other...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:36 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: source for light dome on mast
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2714
source for light dome on mast
Does anybody know where I can buy a dome for the light at the top of my mast? It was broken when I purchased the boat. It is an 80's MAC 25. MACR1261Mxxx
thanks,
John
thanks,
John
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:07 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mac 25 repairs needed after filling with rain water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2661
Re: Mac 25 repairs needed after filling with rain water
http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thelederfam/Mac25%20sailboat/story [img]<iframe%20width="480"%20height="360"%20src="http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thelederfam/embed/Mac25%20sailboat/story"></iframe>[/img] This should be the link to my pictures before I cleaned up t...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:52 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: MAC 25 refurbish
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1465
Re: MAC 25 refurbish
Hi,
I think my boat is the same vintage as yours but not yet in running condition. Do you have any pictures? I will need to make some of the repairs that you made already.
I think my boat is the same vintage as yours but not yet in running condition. Do you have any pictures? I will need to make some of the repairs that you made already.
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:35 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mac 25 repairs needed after filling with rain water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2661
Re: Mac 25 repairs needed after filling with rain water
My boat and trailer were built in 1982. The boat was loaded with lots of sails, oars, lines, etc. The last owner added lots of upgrades and it seems that he raced it too. It has so many lines, blocks and cleats that I don't even know what they are all used for. Only the back stay seems to need repla...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:53 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Mac 25 repairs needed after filling with rain water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2661
Mac 25 repairs needed after filling with rain water
Hi, I recently acquired a boat that sat in storage for almost 20 years. It had about 9 inches of water in it which I thought was due to the hatch having been removed by vandals. I drained it out and fixed the hatch only to find that while in storage it filled up again!! I don't know the boats design...
- Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:16 pm
- Forum: Performance & Tuning
- Topic: feedback on Honda outboard motors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4363
feedback on Honda outboard motors
Does anyone have any experience/recommendations (either good or bad) about Honda motors? I am looking at a 2004 8 hp XL shaft without electric start. I will use it on my Mac 25. It looks really clean and recently had the carbs cleaned.
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:41 am
- Forum: Trailers & Towing
- Topic: M25 trailer tires and wheel size
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2939
M25 trailer tires and wheel size
I just purchased a 1982 M25 and single axle trailer. It will need a lot of clean up and I also want to do a thorough visual inspection of both the boat and trailer. The unit wasn't used since approx. 1997 so I know that the tires shouldn't be trusted. The tread is perfect but there is some dry rot i...
- Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:36 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: Mac 25 Restoration
- Replies: 42
- Views: 21523
Re: Mac 25 Restoration
Your boat does look great. Do you or anyone else have a suggestion for cleaning 20 years of filth from my Mac 25 hull? The top sides are covered with what resembles dried algae. I am afraid I will remove any shine left in the gel coat by using the wrong chemicals or too much pressure from a pressure...
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:43 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: New Mac25 owner, new to sailing.. introducing myself.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8086
Re: New Mac25 owner, new to sailing.. introducing myself.
I too just purchased a 1982 Mac 25. It didn't come with a motor and I am wondering what length shaft works best. When the transom is lowered to permit a 20" shaft motor plane to clear the bottom of the hull, the top of the transom is about 13" below the stern. Is that too low to reach and ...
- Wed May 25, 2016 7:52 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: recommended outboard for MACR 25'
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3164
Re: recommended outboard for MACR 25'
I only plan to take it out on Lake Michigan so at least the tide won't be an issue. The motor mount is adjustable so that should help if I am in the shallows.
- Wed May 25, 2016 5:13 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: recommended outboard for MACR 25'
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3164
recommended outboard for MACR 25'
Hello, I just got this 25' boat and trailer. I will need a motor to use it or to see what else needs to be repaired. Will a long shaft (20") work with this motor mount or do I need the XL 25" shaft? I read in the manual that 9.9 hp was the max for this boat. Is that really the max? I found...
- Thu May 19, 2016 4:58 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: new purchase Macgregor 26'
- Replies: 44
- Views: 13146
Re: new purchase Macgregor 26'
This is the id numbers stamped into the stern on the starboard side. Should there be other numbers somewhere on the boat? MACR1 26 1 M8 21 I believe this boat has a swing centerboard instead of a daggerboard. I can see it under the boat and resting on the trailer frame. I would like to find the floo...
- Wed May 18, 2016 2:32 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: new purchase Macgregor 26'
- Replies: 44
- Views: 13146
new purchase Macgregor 26'
Hello, I am new to the forum and fairly new to sailing also. I just purchased a real project boat, for cheap. This was an abandoned vehicle. I have a certificate of purchase from the state but not the title. I hope to get both the title and the trailer tags without issues. That may not be the case a...