Cool i think i can handle all that. Thanks for the pic just wanted to make sure before doing any further rerigging!

So something like

i think straps like this came with the boat somebody was using them as a boom bail...

Ok that answers the masthead part! I've seen some pics of the newer macs where the forestay attaches to the same bolt as the other stays with a couple long pieces of stainless but it doesn't look like the stoutest thing... Is something like that the best route or should i look for an internal two pi...

So my boasts been messed with many many times by previous owners and i am in the process if trying to get it rigged "correctly" or at least a bit more sailable. Currently have a traveler and undid the previous boom mods and added a topping lift so i at least have the ability to reef the ma...

Thanks! And it actually performs rather well so even better :D As far as a kit for the 26x goes i am new to the mac family so i can't answer. The search function can bring up more info than you would ever dream ofand if that doesn't work you may try posting a new topic for someone knowledgable to fi...

Thanks for the idea and info ended up going with 3/16 7-19 stainless because i was worried about the abrasion resistance of line. If anyone is interested http://s1026.photobucket.com/user/silas_odell/library/Mobile%20Uploads?sort=3&page=1 it's the link to pictures... not very good at this pictur...

The cable itself broke! I an guessing it want the correct one.

What is Dyneema line? I've never heard of it.

And thanks all for pointing me in the right direction i will let you know how it goes when i get time to tackle it things are a little hectic with the holidays conning up and all

I knew I was lucky that everything stayed attached... and it was defiantly interesting pulling up the boat landing and wondering if it was still going to be there or not! As a side note I had checked the cable before I purchased the boat and was told it was brand new and it looked like it. I guess t...

So finally got out on the water today. Rigged launched and motored out with no problems until... When I went to drop the keel I made it less than a third of the way down and snap and a very large thud followed by some choice words from me! I figured there wasnt much point in turning back then so we ...

So... got caught up in some family stuff and work so its taken me awhile to get back online but here is what the boat looks like now if people are still interested. Its not too big of a job if you have the know how and happen to have the materials lying around! So far it works great guess I will jus...

Hey all sorry ive been away for awhile and thanks for all the replies. Dave thanks for the offer but i managed to pick up a traveler locally at a price i couldnt pass up. Judy B your set up looks like what i was planning on I was just going to do a home made version since i an very much on a budget ...

I may be interested. How much is cheap and can you put up a picture? If need be pm me and i will send you my email

Thanks for the quick reply! I like you am less concerned with performance as this will just be a fun cruiser for the wife and I. My reasoning for a traveler was to keep things down to a one point of attachment kind of thing. I supose some sort of an arch etc with an eye would suit my purpose too. Gu...

Hey all and thanks in advance for the help! I recently acquired my first Mac 25 on a trade that needs some work here and there. Right now my biggest concern is the fact that none of the stock mainsheet rigging exists. It looks like among his other "customizations" the po had it set up to u...