Rewiring is a necessary part of owning an X, I think. The factory wiring was done in a very "economical" way, using the cheapest wire possible. Mine looked like it had been done with household extension cords! I've heard some people describe it as "lamp wire". My insurance compa...

I need to purchase a fuel water separator for my fuel system install on my 26D. I see ebay and amazon have many that are inexpensive, but would they be a good choice? They seem to be Racor knockoffs. What do you use? Which would your recommend for use or to shy away from? I'd stick with genuine Rac...

Hi all simple question: Are our :macm: built with epoxy or polyester? Is all the same material? Inner outside hull? Inner seems very black... Thank - kurz Hi kurz, The M26 is typically built with polyester resin, though some models might have epoxy used in specific areas. The black interior is like...

Question = Will a new mainsail typically bring the boom up higher compared to a blown out one? (presuming I am getting the sail as high up the track as it is supposed to go) I have been considering ordering a new mainsail with 6 inches taken off the bottom. Details: I have no idea what my mast rake...

I've been carefully researching my plans for the "new to me" Mac26D and one of the areas I've been carefully researching is safety for accidental gybes. If you look at the statistics, even experienced sailors are caught by accidental gybes. I've looked at various preventer rigging options...

Dang I was planning to sail tomorrow too. I can hear a faint click when I operate the o/b switch or the switch on the throttle. Nothing happens. Batteries are good and tested. I searched this forum and the Suzuki forum and didn't find anything. I figure that it's the relay. Where is it / what does ...