Attaching it at the quarter mast point means you are able to remove the mrs system. Any further up ( re :Spreaders) means unable to remove. Originally I too was concerned about the lift weight and torque. It’s a non issue in reality. An earlier Mac S of ours had a bail thru the mast as attachment I’...

So recently my ‘boater buddy Bob’ asked AI to generate a poem with the following info and a pic. Bob says”Just uploaded your photo and that you were a sailor on your Macgregor Asked for a funny poem. Didn't even mention your sandals or hat. Chathbt just analyzed your photo.” Here’s what AI produced:...

That kinky bend is due to improper storage. Lay it out in the sunshine with some weight on it to try flatten the bend. These are designed to be shipped coiled into a 4’ diameter. When laid out they are to return to flat with memory. It’s likely getting older and has lost some memory ( like me!) If A...

Maybe it’s just an optical illusion, but that mast appears to have 4” wiggle in the lower section. Just ask questions

FYI suggestion. Replace the plywood spacers you refer to with $ store cutting boards. It’s inexpensive, and won’t rot, and can be cut, molded and might not even need painting.

Consider this food-grade silicon grease as a preferred option. Much better for the water! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN82TPY4 There’s also food grade grease available for your trailer axles! These are also available in Canada on Amazon.ca or your retailer. Can’t wait for the soft water to arrive. O...

I’ve just removed our mast to do some canal cruising, so it’s here in our yard. Our 99X has furler length of 26’10 1/2”. Our mast hound is 5”. Forestay pin hole is 5” aft of the bow. https://i.postimg.cc/xqfrMs4k/IMG-6343.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/1Vq3pJvY/IMG-6346.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/RNxHgHwn/I...

Cut those spreaders to original length. There is a math calculation in place with the spreader/ shroud angles.
Plus the issue of dancing the spreaders under the lifeliness

Stickinthemud is correct. Those are water stains from water sitting there awhile. Not from ballast tank. Note the high water mark 2-3” up! And water sitting awhile gets slimy green ( our 26S had a fooot of water when we acquired her-still scrubbed up ok ( but electrical was fried) ) Lower left quadr...

There’s such a thing as official marine wiring colour-coding. with it you pick a wire and can identify it’s purpose based on colour code. ( very handy) Mac’s - we manage but work at it. Check this : https://www.electricaltechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ABYC-Cable-Wire-Color-Codes-for-Yacht...

You are correct. The running rigging keeps the mast up and in place on all the 26’s. Happy sailing.

Here’s our boom clearance on ‘99X. Old blown out sails being used. Lots of clearance when seated. Boom clears the dodger frame and passes just in front of our tall Bimini. https://i.postimg.cc/rKxZpPJZ/IMG-5533.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k2MNd1hb/20230819-161342.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/LJyt4tr0/IMG-4...

We agree Russ. Soft water is all we’re lacking here! It’s going to be a great year for sailing.

When our motor isn’t in use for 2-3 weeks we insert into pee hole a few inches of string trimmer line.
Keeps spider and wee wasps from blocking hole.
If I forget to remove -water flow will blow it out !

Could also sit on the ramp a couple extra minutes and drain. M drains faster than our X (M’s drain hole is larger than X (‘99)) Delighted you are enjoying your boat speed homeward. All boat time is good!! For fun, load a free gps marine app and you’ll prove it sails faster than the outboard pushes. ...