Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.
The design seems quite simple, but effective, and I see they also have an optional ladder for it ($100 more).
I'm not comfy with being so close to the propeller.
kmclemore wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:08 pm
Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.
kmclemore wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:08 pm
Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.
I'm not comfy with being so close to the propeller.
Well, hopefully it's not RUNNING when you're on that platform! (Yikes! )
I’m not in the custom of quoting Forrest Gump, but “Stupid is what stupid does”. There are too many of those at the helm. I’ve seen too many.
As to the platform itself, it’s too large for me, and the boarding ladder on the stern has always met my needs. The motor is always up. I am acutely aware of the propeller.
The only reason for the platform for me was easy docking in the Mediterranean. There you drop the anker, then move back to the dock. With the macs the problem is you cannot get out of the boat backwards because of the OB, the boat is to far away from the dock.
With the platform you could do this easily, even single handing. You can move back, control the anchor, then stay on the swim platform, jump to the dock and fix the boat.
Maybe it even is not true so far, as the platform is too low near the water. Often you had to climb up heavily... As the docks are high.
Maybe for docking a gangway was the way to go...
I really like this implementation.
However one concern is for the rudders. The video shows the rudders along side the platform, but how difficult is it to lower the rudders and can they freely turn? I'd also like to see the 26X implementation.
The promo photo shows the mac in a trawler configuration without rudders.
It's still a great idea and a price point that is reasonable for a boat accessory.
Nice looking product! Thanks for finding and getting this posted for us all!
The Admiral likes it! Especially with the ladder option!
I like it for the option that it could be a fishing casting platform when the Bimini is up!
I think it's a great idea! Up until now the only option was to have one custom built. Apparently these guys have thought it through and made assembly fairly easy. I am seriously considering getting one.
Also, there are not a lot of people rushing to get into business making anything for the Macgregor anymore. Just the fact that there are guys out there that are still interested enough to financially invest in the business is encouraging to me. I applaud them for the risk.
I appreciate the fact that Kmclemore is still looking out for us after all these years!
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