tjinca1 wrote:Has anyone put stern seats in the back, on the rails, like this picture on link below? I assume they would need to be special for the Mac 26x?

http://www.clrmarine.com/467.html

Do you have a stern pulpit to mount them to?

Hankedoff, 2nd cousin twice removed...

Thanks guys!

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I give your suggestion a try....

posted in the other forum but this one gets more activity so... Does anyone know where I might purchase one? Or will it need to be custom made? Thanks in advance... [mod] ModsNote: Welcome ab'd, Wayne. No harm, no foul, but discussion focus in the MacVenture forum, please. Just my opinion, you'll no...

Does anyone know where I might find one?

Or will it need to be custom built?

Thanks in advance....

[quote="kmclemore"]OK, nobody else has said it, and I just can't resist anymore...

What a maroon!

You beat me to it!

LOL

and feel you should always tow with capacity to spare....

Why would you invest the $ in the boat only to subject yourself to undue stress by towing with a marginal vehicle?

Also the "levelers" do just that and nothing more to increase the tow-ablity of the vehicle their installed on. IMHO

cutting down the poles on your bimini to be able to clear the boom? Shouldn't be but a few inches from what I've seen.

Not sure about the dodger though....

Tony, also may want to remember to check the bearing buddies for grease while you're at it.

but with a 26D. Thought I could get by for the season with my old Taurus. After much discussion here and other forums I ended up buying a used Pathfinder 4x4, glad I did as I don't have to worry about weight limits etc. Better to be over capacity than under is my thought here. You also need to consi...

and paid $6500 US for it. Came with a Johnson 9.9 and 4 sails. Not a lot of mods, which is nice 'cause I want to make her mine my way.

It does have compass, VHF and depth finder but that's about it.

I saw a 26 D with the tiller attached to the motor via a straight metal rod from the rudder mount to the engine so I know it can be done, but IMHO why bother when you can lock the motor straight and steer with the tiller. One less thing to go wrong when your out enjoying your sail. p.s. I'll look fo...

I have an '88 D with the fuel in the lazerette with 2 vent scoops on the aft deck, on facing forward the other aft.

Am in the process of adding flooring and a shelf to make it more secure and easier access.

I haven't noticed any build up of fumes with this set up.