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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-28-2010

Replies: 10

Lots of questions in death of experienced sailor

Views: 1,482

Posted By mattu

new to sailing

always have a line to the boat. Got it. Good advise. timely...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-28-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

Thanks for the comments

I went with a Mac 26. Thank you all for helping me my discovery process.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-15-2010

Replies: 11

Gin-Pole Mast raising system

Views: 8,439

Posted By mattu

lydanynom, I'm not really positive about...

lydanynom,
I'm not really positive about anything on this boat yet. I new to cruisers. It seem that if I just use the bow plate, there would be too much tension on the 88 plate and cleats. without a...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-15-2010

Replies: 11

Gin-Pole Mast raising system

Views: 8,439

Posted By mattu

thanks for the clarification John

I was guessing that it was called a gin-pole. Maybe I can just get a spinnaker pole. I would be hesitant to use me boom because I keep my sail folded up in it.

I was hoping that someone might know...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-15-2010

Replies: 11

Gin-Pole Mast raising system

Views: 8,439

Posted By mattu

Gin-Pole Mast raising system

I need to fit my Mac26 with a mast raising system. I know it just a pole and some blocks. I called bwyachts and they tell me I have to buy the new kit (crank wench) for $250.00!

Anybody know a...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-13-2010

Replies: 6

Roller Furling Jib, please help

Views: 2,093

Posted By mattu

Profurl. thanks. I believe its 1/4" but I'll...

Profurl. thanks. I believe its 1/4" but I'll never to verify that. thanks again.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-13-2010

Replies: 6

Roller Furling Jib, please help

Views: 2,093

Posted By mattu

No kidding, I'm in the wrong business. The margin...

No kidding, I'm in the wrong business. The margin on these things must be huge.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-12-2010

Replies: 6

Roller Furling Jib, please help

Views: 2,093

Posted By mattu

Roller Furling Jib, please help

I really want to fit the MacGregor 26D that I just bought with a jib furling rig. The ones advertised on the site are more that what I paid for the boat!

Does anybody know of a place where I...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-12-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

Thanks everybody for the feedback.

I found a 1988 MacGregor 26D that was in good condition and well within my budget. Thanks again for taking the time to help me out. -Matt

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-04-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

FlyNavy, I really like those San Juans but have...

FlyNavy,
I really like those San Juans but have yet to see one with a swing keel or dagger board.

If I every get in a position where my wife will let me dock and store a boat, I'm going big!
...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-04-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

mstern, You're right. My discovery process is...

mstern,
You're right. My discovery process is definitely narrowing down. I started with the Catalina 25 and seem to be slowly circling back. Thank you for the insite on the cabin designs and the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-01-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

Thanks Sailingfool

You're right! the s2 7.9 is a great looking boat. I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of these.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-01-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

Thanks for the help I'm pretty familar with...

Thanks for the help I'm pretty familar with MacGregor. They seem to have the market cornered.

Most of my sailing will be in Lake Erie, with occational trips to Huron and Michigan. I'd like to do a...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

05-28-2010

Replies: 19

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Views: 1,810

Posted By mattu

Opinions needed -TrailerSailing

Looking for the best 26' trailerable cruising sailboat. Starting to shop on sailboatlistings. Help please! :/

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

05-27-2010

Replies: 465

Sticky: Recommended Reading

Views: 99,276