MacGregor 25 Practical Owner's Guide

Inspection, Rigging, Launching, Operation, and Maintenance

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Robert Colee

Verlag:

Independently Published

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36822170

EAN: 9798189762994

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Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 29.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 37.50

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Section 1 - Before Every Trip. Trailer. □ Check tire pressure and tread. □ Verify wheel bearings are greased. □ Test trailer lights. □ Check winch strap. □ Verify safety chains. □ Check hitch latch and coupler. □ Install drain plug before launching. Section 2 - Hull Inspection. Walk completely around the boat. Inspect for: □ Cracks. □ Soft spots. □ Gelcoat damage. □ Loose hardware. □ Rudder condition. □ Centerboard condition. □ Centerboard cable. □ Keel winch operation. Section 3 - Rudder. One of the most important safety items. Inspect: □ Rudder securely mounted. □ Pivot bolt tight. □ Rudder swings freely. □ Lock-down system working. □ Tiller firmly attached. □ Steering smooth. □ No excessive play. Section 4 - Mast and Standing Rigging. Before stepping the mast inspect every cable carefully. The MacGregor 25 normally has: □ Forestay (forward stay). □ Backstay. □ Port shroud. □ Starboard shroud. Check: □ No broken wire strands. □ No corrosion. □ Turnbuckles lubricated. □ Cotter pins installed. □ Chainplates secure. □ Mast base hinge secure. Never raise the mast if any stay is damaged. Section 5 - Raising the Mast. Always work slowly. Recommended: Two people. StepsRemove travel tie-downs. Verify all shrouds are free. Raise mast slowly. Connect forestay. Tighten rigging. Install cotter pins. Check mast is straight. Never stand directly under the mast while raising it. Section 6 - Running Rigging. Inspect every rope. Check: □ Main halyard. □ Jib halyard. □ Main sheet. □ Jib sheets. □ Boom vang (if equipped). □ Reefing lines. □ Outhaul. Replace any rope that shows heavy wear. Section 7 - Sail Inspection. Mainsail. Inspect: □ Sail slides. □ Stitching. □ Battens. □ Clew. □ Tack. □ Head. □ No mildew. □ No tears. Raise completely. Verify: Proper shape. Proper tension. Jib or Genoa. Inspect: □ Hanks clip securely to forestay. □ Stitching intact. □ No UV damage. □ Sheets attached correctly. □ Raise fully. Insects. A practical tip from years of sailing: When sails have been stored for months: Look for wasps. Mud daubers. Spiders. Bee nests. Carry a long-range wasp spray for emergencies, but inspect carefully before unfolding sails rather than spraying routinely. Section 8 - Docking Equipment. Minimum equipment: □ Four dock lines. □ Four fenders. □ 100-foot towing line. □ Boat hook. □ Spare line. Section 9 - Anchor System. Recommended: Primary anchor. Secondary anchor. Anchor rode: 100-150 feet of line. Plus: 6-10 feet of chain between anchor and rope to help the anchor set and reduce chafe. Section 10 - Motor. Current motor: Status: □ UntestedPerform: Compression test. Cooling check. Fuel inspection. Water pump inspection. Propeller inspection. Shift test. Idle test. Full throttle test.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Robert Colee

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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