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by JohnCT
Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: How long should a V21 tiller be.
Replies: 2
Views: 2456

Re: How long should a V21 tiller be.

My tiller is 45 3/4" long
by JohnCT
Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: How to burn rope ends?
Replies: 24
Views: 12863

Re: How to burn rope ends?

Sailors have skills that separate them from ordinary "boaters"

Learn how to whip your line ends
by JohnCT
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Keel Pivot Bolt Torque
Replies: 2
Views: 2215

Re: Keel Pivot Bolt Torque

Tighten until the rubber compresses, if it starts to look deformed back it off a little.

There is no set value, its a compression gasket so over time, as the gasket ages, you will have to tighten it a little to keep the water out.
by JohnCT
Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Jacklines for safety - mounting?
Replies: 7
Views: 3603

Re: Jacklines for safety - mounting?

I use D rings with backer plates, webbing running along the centerline. How much is your life worth? Mine is worth a lot more then a $15 piece of dock line. (Dock line is also designed to stretch under shock load, good for holding a boat to a dock, not really good for keeping you on the boat) Safety...
by JohnCT
Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Sail Cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 1717

Re: Sail Cleaning

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by JohnCT
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:15 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: xxx
Replies: 8
Views: 5340

Re: Measuring rigging

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by JohnCT
Sat Sep 24, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Xxx
Replies: 2
Views: 1824

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by JohnCT
Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:08 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: cable cover yes or no
Replies: 13
Views: 4714

Re: cable cover yes or no

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by JohnCT
Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: xxx
Replies: 8
Views: 5340

Re: Measuring rigging

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by JohnCT
Fri Sep 09, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: xxx
Replies: 8
Views: 5340

Re: Measuring rigging

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by JohnCT
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: xxx
Replies: 8
Views: 5340

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by JohnCT
Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Xxx
Replies: 24
Views: 6761

Re: Teak

Taking care of properly finished wood is no more work then taking care of the rest of your boat.