MacGregor/Venture Forum
Home Forums Search Boat Show TSBB Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources More Fun About TSBB	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Clear Cookies View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | Why it broke - and a few other comments Posted By: Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki Date: 6/16/08 11:12a.m. Report: outside forum guidelines In Response To: The picture in your post (Scott, Mac26D, Kennesaw, GA) It was an early model where they welded the cheek block all the way around it's edge. The lower edge weld was right on the highest stress portion of the rudder. IDA corrected this some time ago (which might be why the cheek blocks seem to separate. In any event they stand behind their product and replace without question. I would keep the IDA and either drill a pivot hole in the bottom (so you can flip it upside down if it breaks) or carry the original as backup. A homemade rudder or the original won't come with their level of warranty or customer service! Chris

Our sailing site

Messages In This Thread

Roundup problems w/ Idasailor rudder -- Eric J Mac 26D -- 6/15/08 5:01p.m.

Idasailor rudder stall -- Bob, '74 Venture 25, San Mateo FL -- 6/15/08 7:44p.m.

I'm a firm believer... -- Ramblin' Rod - Mac 26D - SeaQuell - Georgian Bay. -- 6/15/08 8:31p.m.

Roundup mitigation plan -- Eric J Mac 26D -- 6/16/08 9:44a.m.

Mast rake...rule of thumb -- Scott, Mac26D, Kennesaw, GA -- 6/16/08 10:09a.m.

"make sure your boat is level" -- Larry K. , Mac26D "Gustin Winds" L.Ontario -- 6/16/08 7:01p.m.

The only way to tune the rig is on the water. -- Ramblin' Rod - Mac 26D - SeaQuell - Georgian Bay. -- 6/16/08 8:55p.m.

must be on the water -- Bob s-v Watermark - Mac26S - Ottawa River - ON -- 6/17/08 5:57a.m.

Rule of thumb clarification... -- Scott, Mac26D, Kennesaw, GA -- 6/18/08 9:01a.m.

Be prepared to play - and it aint' easy -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 6/18/08 12:28p.m.

1 inch slack in downhaul = unmanageable tiller pressure -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 6/16/08 7:40a.m.

completely agree, I think I had the weed problem yesterday in very light air, -- Balazs (Mac26C GP, Alberta) -- 6/16/08 8:57a.m.

Our downhaul solution -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 6/16/08 11:22a.m.

down haul -- Ted Tobey M26c Marblehead ,Ma. -- 6/16/08 11:32a.m.

The picture in your post -- Scott, Mac26D, Kennesaw, GA -- 6/16/08 9:53a.m.

fwiw, mine works fine -- MrBill_26D_FLL -- 6/16/08 10:04a.m.

mine works but it could be better... -- Scott, Mac26D, Kennesaw, GA -- 6/16/08 10:53a.m.

 Why it broke - and a few other comments   -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 6/16/08 11:12a.m.

My PO bought the rudder so warranty doesn't apply.... -- Scott, Mac26D, Kennesaw, GA -- 6/18/08 9:03a.m.

Same here -- Ben -- 6/18/08 5:30p.m.

Rudder Discussion -- John S -- 6/23/08 3:06p.m.

light air sailboat -- Larry K. , Mac26D "Gustin Winds" L.Ontario -- 6/24/08 2:02p.m.

Light Air Sailbot -- John S -- 6/30/08 2:59p.m.

My take on the rudder issue -- MarkW -- 6/24/08 8:30a.m.

 

Post Response
Your Name:
Your E-Mail Address:
Subject:
Message Is your topic political? If so, be sure you're posting in The Political Corner
Click here for help on smiley faces and formatting codes If you'd like to include a link to another page with your message, please provide both the URL address and the title of the page:
Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
If you'd like to include an image (picture) with your message, please provide the URL address of the image file: You may upload a file to our server by clicking here.
Optional Image URL:
Please type these four characters into the field below. Do not enter spaces, just numbers and letters.