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Glad to see the forum is still active and there are a few more MFG sails on the water. My 1977 MFG19 is back in the water and waiting for the Ohio monsoon season to end. Ironically a 1978 MFG19 is now docked beside me. Nice to have company. Fair winds to you all and especially to Paul!by Dick51 - sailmfg
I'm really not sure what the original pins were. The previous owner of my boat used carriage bolts. I have a friend who owns a machine shop who made me a set of stainless steel pins with an acorn head and holes for cotter pins. Cost was about $10 for the pair. It sounds like what you are using would suffice. I'll try to get a picture of my mast foot in the next few weeks(if my feeble mind can figby Dick51 - sailmfg
Can you post some pictures?by Dick51 - sailmfg
Have you tried the Defender catalog? They have a lot of sailing hardware and much less expensive than West Marine.by Dick51 - sailmfg
I have a 1977 MFG19 I bought 10 years ago. She used to be docked at Lake Erie in the summers. I prefer a small inland lake here in central Ohio which is only a 12 miles from home. From May through October I sail 2-3 days a week.by Dick51 - sailmfg
Since I haven't seen anything posted since November I thought I'd check and see if our website is still up and running. Despite the fact that temps are going to go down again here in central Ohio, I'm getting itchy to get to the lake and start the spring cleaning of the boat. Hopefully someone will share my feelings and we can get SailMFG running again.by Dick51 - sailmfg
You might try gluing and then coating with WestSystem epoxy. I didi this 3 years ago and my rudder is still holding strong.by Dick51 - sailmfg
Hey DaleWray: Glad you had a good initial sail. I was out Wednesday in central Ohio in a 12mph wind and had a fantastic sail. In regards to your two questions: There is a company in Pennsylvania called SailCare which cleans and reconditions sails and also sells a variety of parts including sail slides, blocks, cam cleats, etc. They cleaned and repaired my main over the winter (new headboard, resby Dick51 - sailmfg
No need to try to stuff a plug in the gap. Get a pair of two pole waterproof plugs ( like for a trailer connection) and connect your wires. It won't hurt a thing to leave your wires hanging.by Dick51 - sailmfg
Hey Jersey: I have NO idea what you are talking about with a weep hole in the keel. Pictures would be very helpful. I've had my 19 for 9 years and am always finding out new things about her. One thing I do know is that she is well made and tough as nails. I sail on a small inland lake in Ohio, but my boat had been docked and sailed on Lake Erie for many years. Good luck with your project. I'd beby Dick51 - sailmfg
Where does the wire come from(base of mast, through the side of mast or other), and how long are your wires? A simple waterproof two pole connector will do the trick. Attach one connector at the base and the other to the through-the- deck wire for connection to the panel distribution. The through-the- deck should be waterproof . Hope this helps. Enjoy your 19 as much as I have mine for the pastby Dick51 - sailmfg
Paul: I see our spammers are at it again. Too bad they might destroy an informative and important website for the MFG sailboat owners. Dickby Dick51 - sailmfg
Paul: It looks like the spammers are at it again. Can anything be done to eliminate them from screwing up our forum? Dickby Dick51 - sailmfg
On my boat the steel plate is between the wood and the cabin roof. I very sure that this is original equipment. I don't have a headliner on my boat. I assume it was removed long ago if it was even installed. The plate is about 4" wide and approximately 3' long. Dickby Dick51 - sailmfg
Those support posts are necessary as they do support the deck . If you notice there is a steel plate under the deck running across under the mast foot area. Those support posts hold up the steel plate and provide stability for both the mast and anyone on the deck. Dick (MFG19 - sail #51 in central Ohio)by Dick51 - sailmfg
I had to renovate my rudder a few years ago. The original was made of Phillipine mahogony. I took some measurements which I would be happy to forward to you. Feel free to get back to me at rhenry20@neo.rr.com.by Dick51 - sailmfg