I have just skimmed the files and photos and found one example of a foredeck ventilator hatch. I live on the Gulf coast and lots of ventilation is necessary....
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Oct 19, 2008 2:21 am
there are solar powered vents I've seen on ebay for about $20 in plastic and about $100 in stainless, which is probably lots more durable. I think some of the...
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Oct 19, 2008 2:27 am
A foredeck hatch with a screen has a dual purpose, besides ventilation you can always crawl in and out of it. n ... ...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Oct 19, 2008 1:23 pm
I'm more inclined to use the foredeck hatch as it permits a wind scoop, which I have. What problems would one get into cutting the foredeck? I assume there...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Oct 29, 2008 1:57 pm
We went out to the club on Sunday and grilled some sausages for lunch and then took the M 19 out for the first time. Everything worked well and we had a fine...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Oct 29, 2008 2:08 pm
I had that problem and it turned out to be the gas line fittings. Make sure 'O' rings are soft on all 4 connectors. Please let us know what you find out. Ron...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Oct 30, 2008 1:33 pm
Yesterday I backed the boat and trailer into the water and ran the engine with the boat tied to the trailer. I wanted to see if I could find a cause for the...
1456
bramblehedger
Oct 30, 2008 8:33 pm
Could be the non-return valve ball in the fuel line bulb loose inside the bulb and blocking the fuel flow outlet. This happened to me and the temporary cure is...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Nov 23, 2008 3:57 pm
I haven't used mine long enough to figure distances traveled. Is there some kind of rough guide on milage on a tank at full power and at low speed? Ken...
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Nov 23, 2008 6:02 pm
depends on boat load, prop, how well engine is tuned. I'd say from 30 minutes to an hour....
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Nov 24, 2008 2:23 am
Ken, With the standard 40HP Tohatsu I get 3 to 4 miles per gallon depending on the speed and/or load. That would be 18 to 24 miles or about an hour at near...
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Nov 25, 2008 1:45 am
Another way to add gas capacity is to mount a swim platform on the transom. Aside from ease of entry when swimming, it makes a good place to store an extra...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Nov 25, 2008 1:02 pm
Thanks Guys, Ken A ... From: mike fortuna To: macgregor19sailboats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [macgregor19sailboats]...
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Dee Lawless
olawolaw
Nov 29, 2008 6:23 pm
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Nov 29, 2008 6:59 pm
sure. Why wouldn't you be? Welcome back. What's happening with you? Mike...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Jan 28, 2009 3:53 pm
I am seriously considering adding a CDI FF2 furler to my 19. Probably put the Genoa on it. A few questions: Do the jib sheets for the genoa go outside the...
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Richard Norman
cmtpres
Jan 28, 2009 4:06 pm
I have a CDI FF2 on my Mac19 - it works fine with the standard jib. I have a furling genow from another boat but have not tried it on the 19 yet. Will ...
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Dixon, Richard
bminsider
Jan 29, 2009 1:09 pm
Hey Ken, I'm in Covington and have been considering a 19 for a while and have a few questions if you don't mind. How does it handle under power vs a...
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Dixon, Richard
bminsider
Jan 29, 2009 1:12 pm
one more thing, will the 19 really fit in a standard garage? Richard Dixon Financial Analyst Chevron -Gulf of Mexico BU Covington rm 3129 phone 985-773-6547 ...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Jan 29, 2009 1:15 pm
Richard, Width and height are not a problem, but length is. It is long. So measure the garage and compare it to the boat/trailer length. Ron “Life...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Jan 29, 2009 2:21 pm
Hi Richard, I wish I could tell you more but I have only used my 19 twice. Then winter set in and I'm in the process of eye surgery. So far I think the boat...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Jan 29, 2009 2:26 pm
I forgot, my boat stays at the Lake Charles Yacht Club on a trailer with the mast up, ready to use. I have not tried to garage it. Ken ... From: Dixon,...
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Jan 29, 2009 2:31 pm
I think a furler is great but probably a bit of a hassle when rigging and derigging the boat. In fact I have most of the parts for one which I haven't...
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mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
Jan 29, 2009 2:37 pm
The mast comes in two pieces, designed to be stored inside the boat when garaging since it's longer than most garages. Fastening the two pieces together...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Jan 29, 2009 3:00 pm
I haven't been able to locate the sheeting arrangement for the Genoa in the on-line manual. Can you lead me to it? About the furler, do you find that the...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
Jan 29, 2009 3:33 pm
Ken, There is an metal pad eye (strap eye) one each side of the cockpit on top of the gunnels (top of the boat). Install a 2" block into each of these. ...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
Jan 30, 2009 2:37 pm
Thanks Ron, That's about what I figured out. The blocks I have include the snap shackles. To get the sheets into the cleat, I presume they go around the...
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john shields
maccutter19
Jan 31, 2009 5:08 pm
Hi All Here's a link to my photobucket site My mac19 is cutter rigged with a 28ft mast second set of spreaders & a set of jumper struts two forestays &...
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Ken Abrahams
abrahams70665
May 1, 2009 1:50 pm
Last winter I reported a problem with my motor. It would start and run fine for a while, then it would start missing at high speed. It did this every time I...
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Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
May 1, 2009 2:49 pm
Ken, Mine leaks around the oil sensor plug in the side of the oil tank. Where is your leak? Thanks, Ron  “Life appears to me too short to be spent in...
