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Extension of V berth 26XBerths - (MacGregor 26X) - April 17, 2020Extension of “V” Berth and additional storage
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Keeping mildew out of stern berthBerths - - July 9, 2017When I pulled the cushions out of the stern berth this spring, they were stuck to the fiberglass by the small amount of water that had crept in and could not evaporate. I had to peel them off. I am lucky I didn't have more mildew building up on the u...
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V-Berth extensionBerths - - December 25, 2016To make the V-berth usable for two people we extended the berth which also gave us 1 large and 1 shallow storage area. We used 2 x 4's cut down to make most of the supports. We also put 3 or 4 coats of spar urethane on the extension plywood top and f...
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New table and clothes pockets on V berthBerths - - December 25, 2016We wanted a little more storage and a different table so this is how we replaced the original table. Used 2 pieces of 1/2 sanded plywood, glued and screwed together with the grain at 90 degrees to each other. We then used small ell brackets to fasten...
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BunkboardsBerths - - October 13, 2013The forepeak berth on Nor-Ca is never used for sleeping, but for storage. The original covers where all over the place and too weak to support a person going thru the deck-hatch. I made up plywood covers and reinforced them in the back with some wood...
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water in the battery compartmentBerths - - August 20, 2013is it normal for water to get into the battery compartment Published by: ralph_clky
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Mattress in 26MBerths - - July 9, 2013Comfortable wife = more nights on the boat! We purchased a king-sized latex foam mattress from Ikea for close to $600. I thought we'd have to open the cover and trim the foam, but it actually fits! It turns up a bit on the port side galley slide bump...
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Rear Berth Porthole for Light and Fresh AirBerths - - November 29, 2011I saw this feature on a spendy yacht at the Seattle Boat Show and decided to incorporate the concept into our recently purchased Mac 26X. We found a new, in the sealed box, opening/screened porthole at the used boat parts place in Newport Beach, CA a...
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Metal Fore Hatch latch modification.Berths - - November 1, 2010The metal lip piece for the standard latch on the fore-hatch scraped my son's knuckle, the Admiral ever so slightly tilted her head, I was doomed or I needed to fix this asap. I found a Ronstan Nylon Two Hole Line Snap mount, so I notched the hatch t...
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vberth panelsBerths - - May 29, 2009Although replacing the light "plastic" v-berth cover panels with plywood is the prevailing and most likely the best best method to keep from falling into the water ballast compartment when climbing through the front hatch, I did not feel like cutting...
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V-Berth privacy curtainsBerths - - May 2, 2009Privacy curtains added via an RV ceiling track. This turned out to be a very clean look! Published by: Bumpcity
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Forward berth privacy curtainBerths - - January 10, 2009Privacy Sleeping Curtains: Replaced the curtain holder with an aluminum rod and installed nicer curtains Published by: Québec 1
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Plastic bed springs for V-berthBerths - - August 26, 2008At last year's Norfolk (VA) Boat Show, one of the vendors was selling "Froli" plastic bed-springs ... they are square, flower-like plastic cups on cross-shaped bases, that snap together to make an open-air sort of bed spring system for boat bunks. I ...
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Merry Go Round StorageBerths - - July 26, 2008Silly name... but it works. I came up with this while designing the Raised Aft Storage. My daughter came up with the name. Basically I wanted to utilize the entire back space in the aft. So I bought five containers from Lowes and drilled holes in the...
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Aft Berth Raised StorageBerths - - July 26, 2008So I have the complete canvas enclosure... everything rolls up neatly for storage except for the dodger, so it is always being stored in the aft... along with all the other junk I toss back there. So I came up with the idea of storing the dodger and ...
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extended V berthBerths - - April 1, 2008I was always unhappy with the V berth being too short for two people, always having legs fight at the tip. I decided to extend it and in the same time gain some additional storage. As you can see from the picture, using marine grade plywood, I contin...
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Bulkhead aft berthBerths - - October 24, 2007We fitted a temporary bulkhead across the aft berth last season with full intention to build cupboards and storage into it during 07 winter lay up. The hull lining was removed from the bulkhead that we fitted 06 season and replaced with laminate shee...
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Berth beddingBerths - - October 23, 2007Some of the Admirals handy work. Fitted sheets, doona's and doona covers all reworked to fit the berths shape. Jack Sparrow Published by: Jack Sparrow
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Access PanelsBerths - - August 20, 2007During our mod lay up the aft berth access panels could not take the load of me moving around the berth, two broke so they were all replaced with masonite and located in position with velco Jack Sparrow Published by: Jack Sparrow
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Boards Under BunkBerths - - April 2, 2007I had some boards made to fit under the aft bunk. These are 3/4 high quality plywood cut in 4 pieces to cover the storage boards that kept comming out and was too week to support me. I then put some of the blue backpacker foam on top of that. It woul...
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V Berth expansionBerths - - December 3, 2006We were tired of sleeping cramped, with the dropdown table rim in our backs, so we decided to expand the V berth. We got the idea from Chip's mod on the Wild Hair. The stock bathroom was cramped and closed off the boat, so we removed the forward wall...
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X: V-Berth ExtensionBerths - - August 2, 2006i didn't like the way that the port front seat was lower than the V-Berth or the starboard dinette seat. also, the V-Berth was too short. 1) i raised the port front seat using WM 1/2" marine board. it's an open box that fits in the existing space. ab...
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V-Berth Aft ExtensionBerths - - May 26, 2006Problem: The Mac V-berth is a bit short for tall folks. Solution: The OEM removable forward seatback for the dining table was modified to serve the additional purpose of extending the port side of the berth to match the forward dinette seat bottom. E...
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Convert Cockpit to BerthBerths - - March 20, 2006Problem: The Mac cabin can get a bit warm mid-summer nights, and I am accustomed to cool mountain evenings. Others may find this cockpit berth more accessible than the aft berth, more comfortable than the table berth, or just a fun alternative. Solut...
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Aft Berth High-Density Foam TilesBerths - - May 8, 2005To protect the berth deck when we have the mattresses out and are using the area for storage, we installed some of these 1/2" thick high-density foam interlocking tiles. Their surface has a non-skid embossed pattern to help prevent gear sliding. We c...
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Added V-Berth CushionBerths - - October 18, 2003Here is a cheap, but VERY effective berth mod. Picked up two sleeping bag pads at WalMart. Cut and duct taped them together for the V-berth. Makes a BIG difference in the morning after sleeping in the berth. Cost: $10 plus time! Published by: MS Clas...
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Extended V-berth and cockpit-tableBerths - - August 8, 2003As we use the V-berth for sleeping, we wanted to have both sides the same length, we also missed a table in the cockpit during anchoring. So I made a multi-functional table, that can also be used for enlarging the bed. We have two supports, a short o...
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Aft Berth ComfortBerths - - June 18, 2003Put a fan and reading light in the aft berth, (the missus reads at bed time and weve yet to go as far as putting in a/c so the fan is helpful. Published by: MS Classifieds
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Table-to-BerthBerths - - January 17, 2002This is my table, now converted to a 7 foot berth. I use the (port) cushion from the aft berth, Its a perfect fit. I usually keep this configuration when I'm sailing alone, as its much more comfortable than the V or Aft berth. Note the brown piece of...
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V Berth extendedBerths - - August 25, 2001I go for extended cruises on the coast of BC and wanted my boat to sail big, that is comfortable for sleeping so I extended the forward berth out the front edge of the forward dinette seat and then straight across to the back cushion of the port side...
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