I bought my 26M from Mike Inmon at the factory in 2013. It came with Mike's main roller furler. I like it. I may lose a little performance, Oh well its not a high performance boat. I did have to replace the bolt rope due to shrinkage resulting in jamming. I use sailkote to keep the bolt rope moving ...

my recommendation is to go to a tractor dealership and get the best industrial penetrating oil they have. Keep soaking the drain plug for a couple of days and then try it. Another penetrant option if that doesn't work, is dye penetrant used for non destructive inspections. You can find this online a...

One of the best mods I made to my 26M. It will greatly reduce the stress on the steering system and improve boat handling.

Like many of you, the sink/transom drain through hull is underwater with the ballast is full. Since I do not use the sink drain, my solution to this concern is to buy a cheap rubber adjustable plug from my local ACE hardware store and install it externally at the transom drain. If I need to drain th...

Frank, I rigged my 26M for a spinnaker two years ago. I bought the spinnaker and rigging through Blue Water Yachts. The Spinnaker hound is set at 15 to 18 inches above the Genoa hound. A Backup to the forestay was also a benefit to the set up. I recommend looping the halyard together so you don't lo...

I just replaced my standing rigging on my 26M with a BWY Kit for $300 with shipping. They do a nice job and give me peace of mind that it was done right. I had a main shroud fray with only 6 strands remaining. I don't know if I would have lost the mast if it completely but it scared the crap out of ...

My advice is to enroll in the ASA (american sailing association) Docking course. The best course I have taken from them. You will spend 2 days on a boat without leaving the marina. It will be two days of non stop docking under various conditions. Spend the money. It is worth it.

Three years ago I installed a rancor filter water separator like yours. I installed it below the seat on the forward vertical surface of the transom. No fuel pump required and the bulb is between the filter and fuel tank. Make sure the hose barbs are the largest diameter that will work or the engine...

Ditto on the Engel for me. I have had one for the last 2 years. Quiet, efficient and will cool to -5 F. Pricey but worth it to me.

I also only use ethanol free gas for my boat, mowers and cars/trucks. I never have problems with any equipment using ethanol free gas. With ethanol gas, the ethanol will separate from the gas in 30-45 days. It will gum up all of your equipment. I can't believe we don't have a movement in this countr...

I recently helped a tattoo owner raise his mast. His baby stays were attached to the winch and not left attached to the boat. I think this is a bad idea. My baby stays are attached to the mast and stay there when the mast is up. Leaving the baby stays attached and using tie down straps to keep the w...

The BWY quick rig kit has been very helpful. Especially the ability to lower the forward lifelines. The best technique I have found has been using two lightweight tie down straps to secure and center the winch rod using the lifeline stanchions. Before I did this I did screw up the winch attach point...

Once you get the nut off, use a gear puller to pull the wheel from the shaft. It is a tapered shaft and will not just slide off,

I have an 8.5 foot inflatable that I bought from west marine. It weighs 50 pounds and fits in the included bag. I inflate it with an air mattress battery pump and then finish it off with the included foot air pump. it comes with oars but I use a cheap hanki 2 stroke chineses outboard. it weighs abou...

I cover mine when trailering and when the mast is down. Blue Water Yachts sell a very nice cover.