Leftwing,
If the sail is still serviceable you can sew the ring back into the clew without too much trouble. I tore mine out about 10 years ago. I was rail down beating into a 20+ knot headwind (decidedly NOT moderate conditions). I fixed it the next day in less time than it takes to watch "The Blues Brothers" (YMMV*) with some new webbing and a Speedy Stitcher (https://www.speedystitcher.com/). It's still working today.
*(Your Movie May Vary)
New sailer and 26X owner - Running rigging help
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Be Free
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Re: New sailer and 26X owner - Running rigging help
Bill
2001 26X Simple Interest
Honda BF40D
"If I were in a hurry I would not have bought a sailboat." Me
2001 26X Simple Interest
Honda BF40D
"If I were in a hurry I would not have bought a sailboat." Me
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leftwing24
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Re: New sailer and 26X owner - Running rigging help
Hey Bill,
Thanx for the suggestion. I haven't given it a good look since "the incident" - I'll evaluate and decide this weekend.
I'm not opposed to self-repair - I've done my share of sail mods and repair (albeit more minor, like patches, reefing kits, and sail slug replacement), as well as some canvas arts and crafts. It's just that the sails ARE pretty blown - the last owner (who was upgrading to a mid-30s Ericson at the time) told me that he would have replaced the sails if he was going to keep the boat, so that has been in the back of my mind.
I mostly day-sail on local lakes here in New England with the grandkids, so the canvas doesn't take a lot of abuse. In fact, this was only the second time I've had the MacGregor on the ocean. I've made a few repairs to both the main and the jib over seven years I've owned the boat (mostly just fraying edges and loose seams) and haven't needed to make a real decision up until now. If I do go out again this season, I'll just use the genoa (although it is just as elderly).
Who knows - this may give me the leverage I need to justify replacing all the sails...
Fair winds,
Frank
Thanx for the suggestion. I haven't given it a good look since "the incident" - I'll evaluate and decide this weekend.
I'm not opposed to self-repair - I've done my share of sail mods and repair (albeit more minor, like patches, reefing kits, and sail slug replacement), as well as some canvas arts and crafts. It's just that the sails ARE pretty blown - the last owner (who was upgrading to a mid-30s Ericson at the time) told me that he would have replaced the sails if he was going to keep the boat, so that has been in the back of my mind.
I mostly day-sail on local lakes here in New England with the grandkids, so the canvas doesn't take a lot of abuse. In fact, this was only the second time I've had the MacGregor on the ocean. I've made a few repairs to both the main and the jib over seven years I've owned the boat (mostly just fraying edges and loose seams) and haven't needed to make a real decision up until now. If I do go out again this season, I'll just use the genoa (although it is just as elderly).
Who knows - this may give me the leverage I need to justify replacing all the sails...
Fair winds,
Frank