I have an M25 so not sure that this will apply to your case. I have found that by using a ratchet strap over the back of the boat (behind the cleats) so that it is pulling forward minimizes the severity of the bump required to move the boat forward. I brake, tighten the strap again and brake again. ...

The first time I locked my keel (with a bolt) I hit a rock and ripped a gash in my centerboard trunk. Since then I have not locked down the keel although I do have concerns about it especially when encountering big waves that cause the keel to bounce for and aft against the stop. Someone I spoke to ...

Jeff. I believe that you are correct in your description of the main halyard routing. On my Mac25 (~1979) the main halyard goes from the top of the sail, over the back roller, across the top of the mast, over the front roller and down. My jib halyard is routed through a pulley at the "hounds&qu...

I purchased the latest mast raising pole/kit from DOWSAR Marine (Macgregor distributor for Eastern Canada) and the mast step and deck straps from BWY. I installed it all on my 1979 MacGregor (25). I added an aluminum backing plate on the front cleat (it only had #10 screws with small backing washers...

I have a MacGregor/Venture 25 (1979). I am interested in the MLS that BWY has to offer. My question is: what modifications are necessary to the standard mast step to accomodate the gin pole? Do I need a new mast step or does someone have a good idea on how to modify the existing mast step?