9 gal might work.
Would need to figure out how to fill, but at least I could be from 12 total to 18 total.

I am wondering how the chassis/suspension/brakes handle the load. Just because it can move it, it may not be safe. I consider my 1/2 ton 4wd suburban minimum, not sure I would use a 1/2 ton empty truck. Of course I am in Texas so 80mph in traffic is expected, driving conditions may define what is sa...

Do you have access to power while in the water?
Many people have put AC in.
Portable = get a dual hose, single hoses are useless.
Window = a Billy Box is something I have considered.

Do a search on Billy Box if AC is a possible.

Is there a 6 gallon fuel tank for 26X we can fit 2 of them in each side of the fuel lockers? Are there other solutions for more fuel on board (other than strapping to top) My boat is in a dock that I hand carry my fuel, 6 gallons tanks are the largest I can handle. I like my current fuel tanks but c...

Our slot was designed for a bolt rope not slugs.
Added a track to mine mine, seems to help.
https://www.tidesmarine.com/shop/track- ... sailtrack/

B.W.Y. suggest putting into a pvc pipe in the sun.

Are 2 strokes legal in your area?
Good prices on used, and gets you going again/

Sounds like you are describing my boat, I just use it that way, but mine is an X.

Like most things in life, if you did the work/enjoyment cost analysis, and the real $ cost analysis, we would never do anything.

Not a solution for you, but you are not alone.

Grind off the bolt heads to remove.
Drill new holes inboard enough to install the way the pict shows?
I wonder if the "inside the track" holds the nuts in place?

I suggest that the furler line should have a block/pully mounted to the boat that feeds the line 90% to the drum. Or at least as close as you can get it. That way the line does not have forces pulling the drum up. I used the following mounted to the pullpit. https://www.westmarine.com/harken-40mm-c...

I suggest that the furler line should have a block/pully mounted to the boat that feeds the line 90% to the drum. Or at least as close as you can get it. That way the line does not have forces pulling the drum up. I used the following mounted to the pullpit. https://www.westmarine.com/harken-40mm-ca...

I guess what I'm really asking is will the larger head stay solve a problem I've yet to have with the original sized head stay ? Do not think it solves any problem you do not yet have however.... Having trailered my rig a lot, and previous owners also trailering... lots of side forces on the forest...

Have been using the larger, no difference.
Added the ball bearing. Guess it helped, hard to tell, it just works.

Had my second sail yesterday morning. The boat reacts to the changes/puffs so well now that we stayed out for twice as long as normal in relatively strong and puffy winds. In winds my Admiral used to ask to go home, she is now saying it is the perfect trip. It is the gentleness of the changes in hee...

I have never sailed a keelboat, so can not compare. I can say the difference in sail quality really affects the boat. Have been out twice with my new canvas and the boat now points within 45 degrees and now has gentle responses to wind changes and puffs. I suspect because the boats are affordable th...