MacGregor/Venture Forum

used 26S - new stays ??

Posted By: Nelson Amen
Date: 12/19/07 4:22p.m.

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All, Although I may not have been THAT good this year, Santa will be bringing a 26S to my house this year. Wow - - -
A question for our (most excellent) group:
A sailor friend (Hobie) at work has said that the crimp connections on the stays are prone to fail as the years go by, due to corrosion under the crimp area, between the crimping (squished) metal and the SS cable. He also said it is dependant on the service (salt or fresh water), and that there is no way to inspect this area. It just fails without warning.
So my Mac 26S is a 1992 model and fresh water only, with most of it's life out of the water in the Texas sun. A very careful inspection shows no discolorations or little broken strands (aka meat hooks) at all connections. Plus, I have some confidence in the history of the boat as I am buying from the original owner. Finally - - my question:
Does it make sense to replace all of the cables (stays) due to their age? Will I get any indication from careful inspection prior to the mast crashing down on my unsuspecting family? I would much rather be proactive, but is there really a need at this point? Does a some sort of pull test make sense?
Many thanks and a very Merry Christmas to all. If it makes it to the house successfully on the trailer, I will mount a big Christmas bow and take a photo for all of you!
Nelson Amen - - San Antonio, Texas

Messages In This Thread

used 26S - new stays ?? -- Nelson Amen -- 12/19/07 4:22p.m.

the biggest problem with the original rigging.... -- Francois M26S Vancouver Island -- 12/19/07 7:31p.m.

I did the same thing but used... -- Mike "Mikabee" Mac26s Victoria, Tx -- 12/19/07 8:13p.m.

PS -- Mike "Mikabee" Mac26s Victoria, Tx -- 12/19/07 8:15p.m.

An inspection tip to pass on -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 12/20/07 7:59a.m.

Note to all with furling... -- Ramblin' Rod s/v SeaQuell - Mac 26D - Georgian Bay, ON -- 12/27/07 5:13p.m.

Congratulations -- Charlie Harrigan - Mac 26S - Springville, NY -- 12/20/07 6:42a.m.

I have a '90 model -- Dale Mac 26S "Heaven Bound" Dalton, GA -- 12/20/07 8:06a.m.

Rigging -- Big Poppa -- 12/20/07 7:03p.m.

forestay stuff -- jefrado -- 12/26/07 10:29a.m.

need a toggle -- Bob s-v Watermark - Mac26S - Ottawa River - ON -- 12/27/07 6:41a.m.

missing point -- jefrado -- 12/27/07 10:28a.m.

I think I understand your point, do you understand mine ? -- Bob s-v Watermark - Mac26S - Ottawa River - ON -- 12/27/07 4:38p.m.

I give up -- jefrado -- 12/28/07 4:01a.m.

toggel (?) for forestay - see pictures -- Nelson Amen -- 1/1/08 4:50p.m.

forestay details - photo attempt -- Nelson Amen -- 1/1/08 4:53p.m.

2nd photo - the connection to the mast -- Nelson Amen -- 1/1/08 4:58p.m.

And yes .... -- Nelson Amen -- 1/1/08 5:02p.m.

Forestay -- Chris & Lenore - MAc 26S - Teliki -- 1/2/08 4:23a.m.

If you are talking about the "bent" look -- Mike "Mikabee" Mac26s Victoria, Tx -- 1/2/08 12:17p.m.

correction -- Mike "Mikabee" Mac26s Victoria, Tx -- 1/2/08 12:25p.m.

Our 87 has original rigging -- Ken Cross (Mac 26D) Puget Sound -- 12/20/07 8:45p.m.

86 - original rigging - and we sail the crap out of it.. -- Ramblin' Rod s/v SeaQuell - Mac 26D - Georgian Bay, ON -- 12/22/07 2:27p.m.

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