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  A ladder I built

  Trailer - (MacGregor 26X) - October 29, 2025

  I have a dual axle aluminum trailer. It did not come with a ladder so I made one for the X. It works well for me to climb up it on the rungs. I am 240 lbs and they do not flex or sag. Hope this gives y'all ideas.

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  Sunshade Cover

  Storage - (MacGregor 26X) - September 6, 2025

  My 2000 26X is beside my house when not in inside winter storage or in the water. For protection from UV, bird droppings, insect spots I use a 70% agricultural sunshade (FarmTek.com). Easy to deploy and no need to build a frame to support (I do use t...

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  Companionway Screen

  Ventilation - (MacGregor 26X) - August 28, 2025

  The companionway washboard in my 26X was cumbersome to use and store. I use it for transport and storage (when not aboard) only. When cruising, it stays in the truck. I fabricated a roll-up screen/rain cover using HD (dog resistant) screen and 100mil...

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  Head - urine diverting

  Head - (MacGregor 26X) - August 28, 2025

  My 26X had the typical liquid chemical toilet which was cumbersome to use and embarrassing to carry down the dock at marina. Tried using a 5-gal bucket with kitty litter but the smell was an issue. I built a 'urine diverting' head to reduce smell whi...

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  Galley with Removeable Cooktop

  Galley - (MacGregor 26X) - August 22, 2025

  My 26X recent galley remod combines several features I have seen posted by others, plus a cooktop insert that fits in the sink. I wanted safe propane below deck, and this scheme enables any leaking propane to exit the boat thru the sink drain and thr...

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  Dinette table Storage

  Storage - (MacGregor 26X) - August 19, 2025

  I never sleep on the dinette table location in my 26X so I enlarged the dinette table and created some space for storage (I missed a nav station drawer). The table is 38.5" (fore/aft) x 34.5" (port/starboard) x 2.38" deep. The original table is 1.125...

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  7-gallon Reservoir location

  Water Systems - (MacGregor 26X) - August 19, 2025

  The Aquatainer 7-gallon fits perfectly in the 26X battery box location on port side behind galley with no trimming required. Held in place with HDPE cage. Suction hose with strainer (inside container) fits thru the vent with a 90 deg fitting. Pump (1...

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  Drawer installation

  Head - (MacGregor 26X) - August 19, 2025

  A Sterilite drawer fits perfectly above the sink in my 26X head. It requires a little trimming on the back side for clearance, but no trimming of the drawer was required. Published by: Closehaul

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  Drink Holder + 12VDC

  Cockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - August 19, 2025

  Drink holder model #54210300 from ssicustomplastics.com fits nicely in my 26X helm pedestal. I use it more to hold my VHF handheld radio than drinks. Added a 12VDC receptacle in the top of the holder which is a dry location. Convenient location to pl...

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  Mast/Furler Transport Configuration

  Trailer - (MacGregor 26X) - August 17, 2025

  I have a 2000 26X with mast crutch in the steering pedestal. For long distance trailering I remove the spreaders and spiral wrap all the stays, shrouds, halyards, etc., to the mast. Also, I added a U-bolt to the top of mast (I also use this attachmen...

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  HD Ratchet (pull forward) straps

  Trailer - (MacGregor 26X) - August 17, 2025

  The 'Mac Bump' process never worked well with anti-skid brakes to bounce the boat forward on the trailer. I use two (2) HD rachet straps (2"x27' ~$12 each) with the rachet bolted to front of trailer and the other end of strap attached to two eyebolts...

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  Diesel heater install (26m, outside installation)

  Ventilation - Zurich (MacGregor 26M) - May 31, 2025

  hello I installed a diesel air heater to extend the boating season — to enjoy some cozy moments in late autumn and early spring, and maybe even spend time at a beautiful anchorage in winter (with a Swiss cheese fondue ????). Important: No interior in...

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  Teak Swim Platform with Ladder

  Cockpit - (MacGregor 26M) - April 29, 2025

  I wanted to make a better boarding ladder system that was still convenient to lower, raise and stow and would have a wider ladder that was deeper in the water for easier climbing. Also, almost the entire rig is configured with standard hardware which...

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  Courageous Galley Mod

  Galley - Coupeville (MacGregor 26X) - March 18, 2025

  Here's my galley mod for Courageous' new cabinet under the galley top. Project was completed 3/17/25 and provided for three small drawers, two larger drawers and a below-sink access door (for trash). A 2 min. video outlining the construction of the g...

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  Motor Well Drain 26X

  Motor - Ohio (MacGregor 26X) - March 15, 2025

  Had slow drainage from my motor well since I purchased the boat. Unsure If drain was original? I Replaced all piping/tubing Supplies Two 1-inch PVC 90deg barbed fittings. Clear PVC Tubing inner diam 1-inch: 13in clear PVC tubing Two 3-inch segments o...

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  Tiller clutch rope re-route

  Sailing - Grapevine (MacGregor 26S) - February 25, 2025

  I consider my Tiller Clutch to be essential for single-handing, but two things I did not like about the original rope arrangement (see yellow lines in first photo) were how they interfered with seating and that releasing them to allow the tiller to s...

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  Pins for Spreaders

  Rigging - (MacGregor 26M) - January 8, 2025

  Trying to reduce the need for tool in setting up the boat. The original locking of the spreader bars onto the bracket on the mast was by small bolts and nuts. I have replaced then with a locking/lynch pin as pictured. Will not rattle loose although I...

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  Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by Half

  Miscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2024

  Hi All! We’ve found that the pull force to raise our swing keel on our Mac26X can be a bit much at times. Especially when tired and sore or when the conditions are adverse. To that end we decided to add a traveler pulley system when recently changing...

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  Mac26X Swing Keel Bracket and Pin Anti-Corrosion Sacrificial Aluminum Anode Washers

  Miscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2024

  We have noticed that our Mac26X 304 SST swing keel bracket and pivot pin have suffered measurable galvanic pitting corrosion. While we have checked this over the years and throughly blended out the observed corrosion pitting it has repeatedly returne...

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  Mac26X Mod for Single Handed Swing Keel Removal & Install

  Miscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2024

  Modification of the swing keel pivot bracket. Start with removal of ~23 year old corroding bracket Then take the replacement bracket from Blue Water Yatchs and replace the existing 3/8” dia x 3 inch lift screw with a 1/2” dia x 6 inch SST carriage bo...

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