Are Bimini tops available for the Macgregor 19. Can the boat be sailed with the Bimini up? Jim...
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Jim Stewart
jimgtenet
Oct 10, 2007 3:25 pm
Thank you all, John has said he would send me a copy. Jim ... From: dee_seas To: macgregor19sailboats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 11:00...
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n1sb@...
n1sbsab
Feb 9, 2008 4:01 am
I'm looking for the I - J - P - E figures for the Mac 19. If anyone has them, I would appreciate it if you could share. Can't find them anywhere on the web... ...
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bramblehedger
Feb 16, 2008 12:11 pm
... Er....what are they then?...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Feb 16, 2008 12:11 pm
Here you go... MacGregor 19 Data: Boat Measurements: I = 24 J = 7.58 P = 20.33 E = 8.17 (See definitions below.) Definitions: I = Height of headstay...
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n1sb@...
n1sbsab
Feb 16, 2008 12:11 pm
I = Height of the mast from the sheerline to the highest sheave J = Distance from the front of the mast at the deck to the foremost forestay P = Distance from...
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ldcarnes_2005
Feb 26, 2008 12:21 am
I have a Mac 19. I want to design a steering link between the motor and the rudder. I also want to install an "EZ stick" cable steering system. Does anyone...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Feb 26, 2008 12:21 am
Is there any way I can get a copy of the Mac 19 video? I'll be glad to pay copying and mailing costs. Ken Abrahams, V17 and M26D, Lake Charles, La....
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bramblehedger
Feb 26, 2008 12:21 am
Ah, now I understand.....but if you are not racing (organised Mac19 races??) and don't need a 'measured class' boat, then other than sail sizes, that are...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Feb 26, 2008 12:21 am
I am Ken Abrahams in Lake Charles, La. I have been a MacGregor fan for many years and currently own two Mac's, V17 and M26D. My wife and I were out sailing...
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Chris
cbhinkel2
Feb 26, 2008 12:21 am
As the subject header says. There's no other boat like it IMHO. Will be back from Thailand in March and can move forward from there with interested parties. ...
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Tom O'Connell
TOC711alt
Mar 19, 2008 10:02 pm
I want to be honest with you and tell you that this is a two person sailer. None of the lines are led aft. To put the jib/geneoa up you need to go up front and...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Mar 19, 2008 10:02 pm
Dave, Look in the photos in the 'Ron's SeaKerr' folder. There is a picture of a possible way of connecting the motor and rudders. I have not built it, so it...
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n1sb@...
n1sbsab
Apr 3, 2008 8:03 am
Hi Tom - I have a MAC 19 with a roller-furler for the Jib. The good news is that it makes the '19 easier for one person to handle. The bad news is that the...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
Tom, You are right, it is mostly a two person boat. To help things I added two blocks with cleats (like Harken 2646s) at the bottom of the mast to the...
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ldcarnes_2005
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
Thank you Ron for the reply. I have looked at your picture and think it shows some promise. I think it may be possible with only one connecting rod instead...
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Alex
modelist12345
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
Hi Take a look my photo EZ stick. It works for me...Alex ... picture ... the ... motor ... steering ... systems?...
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mike angelo
angelwilliams69
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
sorry again for not posting immediately. For some reason, the messages seem to get lost in my overloaded email but hopefully it will improve. As far as...
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Richard
cmtpres
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
... that it makes the '19 easier for one person to handle. The bad news is that the weight the the rolled jib on the mast makes the "simple and easy" task of...
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LHenecke
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
Looking seriously at a mac19... any specifics to look out for or check? Only had one visit so far but was concerned by condition of the dual ballast tank...
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Richard Norman
cmtpres
Apr 8, 2008 11:50 am
Keep running more lines to the cockpit - I have my mains halyard, vang, topping lift, outhaul and the furling line led aft. Makes single handing a snap. Why...
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John Shields
maccutter19
Apr 22, 2008 2:44 pm
... messages seem to get lost ... however I can see two ... you may end up with more ... motor can steer, it may be a ... didn't notice how close ... and use...
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mr_p_trog
Apr 22, 2008 2:44 pm
The sales brochure states that you can sail without water in the ballast tank allowing the boat to plane under sail. Has anyone done this? Please reply with...
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bestkidspa
Apr 22, 2008 2:44 pm
Hello all, I've been watching the 19's since 1994 when I saw one at the Cleveland Boat show. It's time to buy. All the usual suspects seem not to have one. So...
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Bruce Puckett
mac19sailor
Apr 22, 2008 2:44 pm
Tank covers will leak if not sealed properly. They have probably been removed at some time to check or replace or seal the pivot bolt for the swing keel. If...
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scubes99
Apr 25, 2008 2:25 pm
Hi Jim, If your still looking for a Mac19 in florida I have one for sale near west palm beach, thanks Chris...
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Sean Goodwin
seangood1
Apr 25, 2008 2:25 pm
I bought my 1993 Mac19 two years ago and it came without trailer brakes. My wife was concerned that it would be too heavy for our 1989 Toyota Sunrader...
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Chris
cbhinkel2
Apr 25, 2008 2:25 pm
Hello, I finally found some time to get my Mac19 out of storage and get her cleaned up a bit. At this point I really think I need to get rid of it ASAP so I...
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Sean Goodwin
seangood1
Apr 25, 2008 2:25 pm
I rigged a very simple tiller/rudder/motor interconnect on my Mac 19 with four inexpensive rubber bungee cords. Through trial and error, I found that two...
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Apr 25, 2008 2:25 pm
I recaulked around the pivot bolt inside the ballast tank, then resealed the tank hatch covers with silicone and still had a problem keeping the tank dry. I...
