I installed 4 independent bilge pump systems on my 2006 26M - 1 in the battery area, 1 under the aft port seat, 1 under the aft starboard seat and 1 (with 2 pumps) under the aft berth. Search on the FB Mac 26 page under Mark Coleman for pics and more details.

Hi Be Free, As I mentioned in my previous comment to Niceaft, I will be taking 2-7 extra gallons in addition to the 24. Even with the 24, I'll have a range of about 140 miles at 3k rpms. In addition, I hope to go to Bimini first (40-50 miles) and then to Grand Bahama so I can refuel in Bimini if nee...

Hi Niceaft, I will be taking a few extra gallons (at least 2 but maybe 7 extra gallons in total) but 24 Should be enough. The only person I know personally that's made the trip in a 26M hardly used the engine at all and made the trip in about 12 hours. My new 60hp Mercury burns 9.8 mpg @2k rpm (5.5 ...

I'm getting ready to move to the Bahamas and I'm sailing my 26M there from Florida. I'm trying to find the maximum weight for cargo. I know that the safety sticker states max occupancy of 6 adults which should be roughly 1000-1200 lbs but I will be sailing single-handed (with a 23 lbs dog) so I assu...