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by Orkia
Tue Oct 18, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Racing my 26S (continued)
Replies: 49
Views: 12762

Re: First formal race with my 26S. NAILED IT! (continued)

I am also a 26S racer. I am also thinking about moving to the big job rig. I am looking forward to hearing how it it performs for you.
by Orkia
Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: PHRF
Replies: 6
Views: 2160

Re: PHRF

Thank you for the info. The PHRF still seems to be a mystery. I wish I understood it. Does anyone have a source that does a good job explaining.
by Orkia
Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: PHRF
Replies: 6
Views: 2160

PHRF

What is the PHRF rating for a 26S. I have raced for a couple of years in a non-spinnaker class at 222. I have done respectable. I read recently the 222 rating would be for a 26S with a spinnaker. I then found a non-spinnaker 26S rating at 242. Any thoughts on this?
by Orkia
Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Checklist
Replies: 14
Views: 2994

Re: Checklist

Where's the beer on that checklist? I think it's more important to have a parts checklist before you leave to head to the launch, to make sure you have all the bits and tools. In my experience the rigging part tends to work itself out, although a big one is ATTACH THE DARN WIND VANE before you rais...
by Orkia
Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Checklist
Replies: 14
Views: 2994

Re: Checklist

Russ wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:05 am
Orkia wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:03 pm This is a good list. I can use this check list to create a specific list for Orkia.
Interesting name. What is the name "Orkia" mean?
Orkia is an acronym. My last name is Oetting. My first name is Robert. KIA spells out my wife and two daughters.
by Orkia
Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Checklist
Replies: 14
Views: 2994

Re: Checklist

This is a good list. I can use this check list to create a specific list for Orkia.
by Orkia
Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Checklist
Replies: 14
Views: 2994

Checklist

I am interested in developing a launch checklist and a trip checklist. Does anyone have something they use for launching. I have a 26S, but I would assume any Macgregor checklist would work.
by Orkia
Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Dyneema Rigging
Replies: 25
Views: 8098

Re: Dyneema Rigging

Dyneema rigging would be easy to tie out of the way when taking the mast down for trailer. I have not priced it yet. I have replaced my lifelines. I am starting with that to see how it performs. So far, so good. It has a nicer feel if you are grabbing the lifelines to move about. It's easy to tighte...
by Orkia
Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Dyneema Rigging
Replies: 25
Views: 8098

Dyneema Rigging

As anyone used Dyneema rigging on a MacGregor? What is the impact of dynemma rigging on a trailer sailor?
by Orkia
Fri Oct 18, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: New Sailor, new to me boat
Replies: 6
Views: 3931

Re: New Sailor, new to me boat

If the boat has been sitting for awhile you may need to rebed the penetrations on the deck. When I bought mine three years ago. I rebedded everything and caulked the top of the rub rail. This stopped the water. I’ve noticed it has started to come back, so I am thinking it is time to recaulk the rub ...
by Orkia
Fri Oct 18, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Rudder
Replies: 7
Views: 4725

Re: Rudder

One place to look is on ruddercraft.com for an Ida Rudder. These are hpde oversized rudders. I have one on my 26S. I highly recommend it. They are a little costly, running just under $500.
by Orkia
Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:45 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Peak "the Generator" headsail
Replies: 10
Views: 5846

Peak "the Generator" headsail

Does anyone have any experience with "the generator" from Peak Sails? It is a Genniker. A nylon Genoa.

Right now I have a 90% jib. I am wondering how it will work for a second headsail for light wind.
by Orkia
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Galley Table
Replies: 14
Views: 7579

Re: Galley Table

Stevenhigbee wrote:I ended up with a table for 1 made using a $15 cutting board, a pair of hinges, and a cut walking cane:

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I like that look. I am working on mine. I'll post when complete.
by Orkia
Thu Dec 06, 2018 6:54 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Galley Table
Replies: 14
Views: 7579

Re: Galley Table

I have purchased a Lagun Table Leg for my cabin table. Not quite sure where I'll mount it yet, need to get in and play with the range of adjustment and motion to decide. Here's a video about the Lagun. https://youtu.be/ndgkur197js The Lagun Table leg looks perfect. Let me know where you decide to m...
by Orkia
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Galley Table
Replies: 14
Views: 7579

Re: Galley Table

As in everything in a sailboat...everything is a compromise. The original design was a table that swiveled from over the sink to the table position. I am going to try to stay true to the original design.