Just got back from this years Regatta. Got my butt handed to me by 13 assorted X's and M's and 1 Classic. Didn't stand a chance. Next year I'm going to take...
1924
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 7, 2012 2:07 am
I just brought home a brand new 1994 Macgregor 19 with Tohatsu M40D engine. I rigged it with my kids today in the driveway, first time the sails have been out...
1925
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 7, 2012 3:34 am
My kids are serious sailors, so of course want more sails. The boat came with the standard main and jib. Could anybody suggest a source for a genoa and or...
1926
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
May 7, 2012 1:57 pm
Welcome! I got my furled genoa 150 from these guys. They make spiins and cruising chutes as well. http://fxsails.com/ good quality and price, just takes them...
1927
mike fortuna
angelwilliams69
May 7, 2012 2:07 pm
I have a very large and colorful jib that came from a Hobie 18 super jib kit, Â which is lots easier to use than most spinnakers and has really strong pulling...
1928
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 7, 2012 10:34 pm
I picked up the 19 in Cleveland. I am the 3rd owner. It sat with the 1st owner for 11 yeasr, and another 7 with the next. Everything is in pretty much as new...
1929
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
May 8, 2012 2:53 am
That's awesome. Very lucky find indeed! I found my m19 on ebay in PA about 6 years ago. She was close to new condition as well, the original owner kept it...
1930
LHenecke
May 13, 2012 4:15 am
I recently had a custom Asym made for my M19 by SailCare... they have all the measurements, I designed the panel colors layout (Red, Black and White) and had...
1931
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 14, 2012 2:14 am
Thanks I will contact them. Congrats on the X. We sailed our 19 most of the weekend and are making a list of priorities. First is to fix the leaky oil...
1932
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 14, 2012 1:33 pm
I am getting some water in the bilge, just trying to figure out where it is coming from. I thought it was from the ballast plug, but I sealed that yesterday...
1933
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
May 14, 2012 3:02 pm
Usually it's from a loose connection somewhere in the motor well drain line. You can also get some water in the centerboard cable tube so just put a towel over...
1934
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 14, 2012 3:08 pm
THere are two stainless brackets, one outboard of each jib fairlead. They lok like theya re for a strap. I don't see them in the manual. Does anybody know what...
1935
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
May 14, 2012 3:25 pm
Those are for 2 small extra stays that keep the mast from falling sideways when stepping the mast with the raising pole. I don't use them, there is enough to...
1936
Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
May 14, 2012 3:28 pm
Hi Here is a link to how I use them for my system: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1793474816557&l=52728234b2Â Ron ________________________________ ...
1937
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
May 14, 2012 5:41 pm
This video shows someone using the standard m19 mast raising system and also gives some good tips. The pole that came with my boat can actually pull down to...
1938
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 14, 2012 6:28 pm
Thanks, I will check the centerboard trunk tonight. I already checked the motor well drain line....
1939
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 15, 2012 7:30 pm
I think most was coming in at the ballast vent. There seems to be a lot of condensation under the aft berth cushions from very little water in the bilge. Has...
1940
Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
May 15, 2012 8:58 pm
We put plastic woven mats under the berth cushions which cut way down on the condensation.  Ron  "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a...
1941
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
May 15, 2012 9:21 pm
If it was, all the water would have been in the starboard bilge, as the ballast tank divides the hull. If the vent is sealed properly, you should get a pretty...
1942
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 16, 2012 2:12 am
Most water was in the starboard bilge. My kids wre out in it the other day in fairly strong wind. I tightened the vent and mopped it out and it seems we don't...
1943
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 16, 2012 2:17 am
What did you use for the woven mats? It sounds like a good idea to get some ventilation....
1944
Ron Buckles
ronbuckles
May 16, 2012 7:59 am
It has been many years since I got them. I simply cannot remember where I got them. Sorry. Sent from my iPhone...
1945
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 28, 2012 6:39 pm
Although its a nice closet the head is kind of in the way, and realistically is too small to ever be used as a head. It looks like it would be fairly easy to...
1946
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
May 28, 2012 8:15 pm
My centerboard seems to take a long time to go down when the boat is first put in th water. By a long time I mean an hour or so. Most probably the holes are...
1947
dans
sailhard1964
Jun 18, 2012 2:20 pm
I thought of doing this, but I just ended up taking the wooden door off and putting a cushion on the porta potti as an extra seat....
1948
dans
sailhard1964
Jun 18, 2012 2:36 pm
Well I've had a chance to try my m19 with the outboard angle bracket. It trims out much better now without putting passengers on the nose! I also finally got...
1949
Capt. Randy
windfall272002
Jun 19, 2012 3:46 pm
... one of the 19's most astonishing features is that she HAS an enclosed head. what other pocket cruisers have one. it is a time saver in port and real nice...
1950
m19nevertheless
sfaurschou@...
Jun 20, 2012 5:51 pm
My use will mostly be day sailing on lakes and rivers in Ontario. My wife likes the idea of a head, but will probably never go sailing with me. My children...
1951
Doug
dee_seas
Jun 21, 2012 1:49 am
I didn't remove the head but I did turn the portapotti so it faces out, as we use the boat as a day sailer (fisher) the open head door provides privacy while...
1952
dan sullivan
sailhard1964
Jun 21, 2012 2:56 pm
More potty talk... My kids and even my wife will use the head if the water is too cold to go in. I can use it sitting only. I installed a stainless grab rail...
