Ahoy there mates , I have restored a 1972 Macgregor Venture 17 fractional sloop . I have been in a 2 storms close to 30 knots last year . It nearly rocks close to 40 degrees when a gust of 15+ winds hits all of the sudden . Seems impossible to hoist sails in 10+ knot winds . Its been windy season lately exceeding 15+ knots I did replace all rigging and checked the mast rigging connections all solid and tight .
Im just a bit unsure inside hardware for the main sheet pully if its tight enough at end of boom . holds good but can't see it or get easy access.
After seeing 50/50 on reviews Was this boat only designed to handle light winds not exceeding 10 knots or breeze only ? Due to her age with the internal parts inside of mast and boom. I feel this boat is good only for light breeze sailing not exceeding 10 knots .
Just checking in with anyone's familiarity of its performance in high winds exceeding 10 knots.
My reason for buying boat it was affordable and easy to store in my garage and I'm solo only and not too tall so cabin is cozy and camping fun for lake getaways does well for me in my situation.
I'm just getting anyone's opinion if is it safe to sail her in moderate winds exceeding 10 to 20 knots ? I'm thinking due to her age just sailing this boat light breeze only . thanks fellow sailors for any advice or comments.
Im just a bit unsure inside hardware for the main sheet pully if its tight enough at end of boom . holds good but can't see it or get easy access.
After seeing 50/50 on reviews Was this boat only designed to handle light winds not exceeding 10 knots or breeze only ? Due to her age with the internal parts inside of mast and boom. I feel this boat is good only for light breeze sailing not exceeding 10 knots .
Just checking in with anyone's familiarity of its performance in high winds exceeding 10 knots.
My reason for buying boat it was affordable and easy to store in my garage and I'm solo only and not too tall so cabin is cozy and camping fun for lake getaways does well for me in my situation.
I'm just getting anyone's opinion if is it safe to sail her in moderate winds exceeding 10 to 20 knots ? I'm thinking due to her age just sailing this boat light breeze only . thanks fellow sailors for any advice or comments.