Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by Half

Published date: April 13, 2024
Modified date: April 13, 2024
  • Boat Type: MacGregor 26X, Boat Type
Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by Half
Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by Half Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by Half Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by Half

Hi All!

We’ve found that the pull force to raise our swing keel on our Mac26X can be a bit much at times. Especially when tired and sore or when the conditions are adverse.

To that end we decided to add a traveler pulley system when recently changing out our old lift line with Dynema which is not only considerably stronger but also MUCH more slippery.

Now on to the addition of a traveler pulley system to reduce the pull required to raise the swing keel by half.

- Spliced in an eye to the end of the Dynema line then added a whipping to aid in locking the hollow core splice.

- Added a whipped eye to the end of the old braided cored nylon lift line (which is easier to grip than Dynema ) and secured to a convenient stanchion.

- Threaded the free end through the traveler pulley,

- Connected the pulley frame to the Dynema lift line eye and

- Then routed the hand line so the winch can now be used (if desired) and to the open top cinching pawls.

Testing demonstrated that the effort required to raise the swing keel was CONSIDERABLY reduced! :-) :-)

Best Regards,
Over Easy :-) :-)


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