New owner of 26M

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wsgambler
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New owner of 26M

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Yesterday I purchased a 2005 Macgregor 26M in fairly good condition and I have a lot of questions:

1) Is there a specific blue color name of the blue on the side of the boat in case I order items of that color?

2) Is there a video/advice for the 26M that will steer me to making this blue on the side and the black on the top of the boat look newer?

3) Do they make a custom cover for the boat for storage? (mast up) The previous owner used a blue tarp but the winds in CA tore it up in less than a year.

4) I noticed that some Macgregors have dual white corner elevated seats in the cockpit area. What are they called and where can I buy them? Hard to install?

5) I notice that some sailers have customized the sinks in the 26M. I do not have equipment/area/experience to make this. Do anyone make a modified piece to fit over this?

6) Has anyone mounted a TV in the 26M? If so, how big and where did they put it?

7). The boat came with a small jib and because the boat sits outside all year, it is worn. Where can I buy a 150 Genoa or if it will take one, a 180 Genoa with blue tips on the end to help against the sun? How hard to swap these out?

8) Is there a Macgregor store online?

Thank you very much. I'm sure that I will have more questions.
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Re: New owner of 26M

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First: Welcome to our forum. Friendliest one out there. We have lots of answers for your questions.

Second: Blue Water Yachts is a terrific source for the parts you mentioned, and Todd is extremely knowledgeable.

http://www.bwyachts.com/

https://shop.bwyachts.com/Default.asp

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Re: New owner of 26M

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Did you attend the seller ceremony? 8)
It would have looked a bit like this:


wsgambler wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2026 8:50 am Yesterday I purchased a 2005 Macgregor 26M in fairly good condition
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Re: New owner of 26M

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1) - can't answer this. You be be aware that blue hull are a tad slower than white hulls. Something to do with heat and friction. :)

2) - I will defer to others on this site

3) Ditto 2. I will note that mast up means water traveling down the mast while stored which may lead to water in your cabin, etc.

4) Stern rail seats. Several places. I recommend Blue Water Yachts.

5) Ditto 2

6) Lots of people have mounted TV's (I use a laltop). Popular place is starboard wall facing the table.

7) Lots of places will sell you a 155 Genora with a UV strip. One is Blue Water Yachts. You can also detrmine your measurements and shop around. I foun d some brand new Hunter 22 (out of productions) sails on ebay for chumpt change. Same size that I wanted

8) Blue Water Yachts is the single best Macgregor sailboat site
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