Mods
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Teak TableInterior - - September 4, 2008This table was based on a large sailboat table. There are 3 removable side holders And under it a large maps shelf You can see more pictures here: http://arianeoveleiro.blogspot.com/2008/09/boat-interior-refurbished-in-teak.html Published by: J.Teixe...
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Ballast Tank - Passive Vent HoseInterior - - September 1, 2008I tapped a threaded bronze hose nipple directly into my ballast vent at the forward splash collar, and then routed a 1-inch OD reinforced vinyl hose forward & up to the bow. It "Tees" into factory thru-hull at the anchor locker. That hose is simply o...
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Cabin sole liner -Interior - - August 26, 2008I've had some definite condensation problems in the quarter-berth area of Beija-Flor ... my solution was a Dri-Dek type of tile called "BigFoot," from Greg Smith Equipment. It's $1.99 per tile, and the tiles are 1/3 meter square; it took 36 tiles to ...
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Gangway attachmentInterior - - August 15, 2008The lower gangway attachment bolts were replaced with stainless/steel machine head bolts the aim an improved look, less chance of injury Jack Sparrow Published by: Jack Sparrow
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Radios & StorageInterior - - July 27, 2008Adding some useful storage, VHF and AM/FM/CD are the goals in this modification. I started by drilling out the drain of the factory sink to provide easy cable access for the radios. The photos below will provide details of the construction and finish...
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Interior CarpetInterior - - July 26, 2008After seeing the M and the Hunter Edge with their nice carpeted interiors... I finally decided to do it to mine... after all I have done it to every other sailboat I have owned. I started by taking newspaper and taping it together to cover the port w...
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Radio InstallationInterior - - July 22, 2008When I bought my used 26x the radio was installed below the single seat on the port side facing to the rear. This ment, I had to enter the cabin each time when the radio had to be operated, however also it had to be operated blind or head down unless...
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another GalleyInterior - - July 21, 2008Last year I bought a 26x which was allmost in it.s original state with only limited extras as teak in the cockpit. As probably most of the Mac-ownwer I was not happy with the original galley (beside others). Therefore this was thefirst thing I change...
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Upholstery WorkInterior - - July 19, 2008Re-working all the upholstery in our MAC. We decided on a navy and tan color scheme. My sister did all the upholstery work and allowed us to choose between about 10 colors of vinyl and canvas. Tan and blue seemed a perfect nautical fit. She replaced ...
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New floorInterior - - April 10, 2008We used vinyl flooring we bought at Lowes. Split each into 2" strips. Glued it down with contact cement. Then caulked between with 3m 4200. We like it much better than our carpet. Published by: MS Classifieds
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New upholsteryInterior - - April 10, 2008A good friend of mine made these cushions for us to replace the original ones. We bought the material from Miami Corp. in Cinci., OH. as well as the open cell foam. The rest of the materials we got from sailrite.We have about 600 dollars in materials...
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teak floor 1'x1' snap in place tilesInterior - - March 15, 2008Pics of snap in 1'x1' teak outdoor floor tiles with plastic backing Published by: garrett
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complete interior refitInterior - - March 4, 2008When I purchased my Macgregor, I wanted to warm the interior and make it my own. Also, I wanted to make it more user friendly and have a true working galley. It took me approximately 6 months of part-time work, but my family and friends have been thr...
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Cooler for 26MInterior - - December 18, 2007Originally we ordered the factory cooler and that never materialized. So then we took a Coleman (I think it's a 40 quart, model 5236\5235 is stamped on the bottom; outside dimensions are 15" X 21" X 10 3/4") and replaced the top with a piece of 1/8" ...
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Radio CD PlayerInterior - - November 25, 2007A CD player and battery cut off switch. Published by: tico
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CushionsInterior - - October 9, 2007One would ask how the standard cushions can be modified good question. The Admiral while watching the feature film could feel the back support due to the compressibility of the cushions padding. Next day she went shopping and can home with big bags o...
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Dinette tableInterior - - September 30, 2007ONE HUNDREDTH MOD The dinette table was originally designed to also act as a baseboard when using the dinette as a berth. We never used the dinette as a berth and never intend to so we turned our attention to the table itself as we felt we could make...
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Interior screw coversInterior - - September 24, 2007Seeing the heads of screws in the cabin looked a little unfinished these button head covers were purchased at the local hardware store. The original screw head diameter is ground down slightly so it will fit inside the button retainer then the tan bu...
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Rear bulkheadInterior - - August 2, 2007One of the errors in judgment I made when constructing the aft berth bulkhead was not running the bulkhead across under the galley. When the aft berth is made up, the Admirals bloomers were visible from the cabin. A small infill has now been fitted t...
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Replacement Wooden TableInterior - - July 31, 2007I replaced the standard table with a high polished table including the boat name and logo. Published by: MS Classifieds
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Access coverInterior - - July 22, 2007As I do not look like Johny Depp having lots of mirrors in the Mac is not a good look, most of the access holes we were able to use in another form only leaving just one to be changed. This access cover was cut from a piece of scrap deck head that I ...
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small shelf over tableInterior - - July 15, 2007small shelf over the table for odds & ends. made of white cedar finished with danish oil. Published by: T Chapman
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wood tableInterior - - June 18, 2007this is a cedar table same size and shape as the original . on the table is the Edmund Fitzgerald memorial cribbage board. Published by: T Chapman
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companionway stepInterior - - June 18, 2007this is a better step. red oak one peice cut out the top from the bottom step .the white strips are routed out and filled with 3M 4200 which acts as non slip Published by: T Chapman
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secure storage trays above aft berthInterior - - June 13, 2007We use our boat as a caravan for living in hopefully 3-4 months a year we needed somewhere secure and hopefully dry to store cameras, computer, and miscelaneous documents, books etc the photo with the switchboard cabinet is for the cameras, radios an...
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Hatch liningInterior - - June 8, 2007The inside of the hatches look a bit ordinary so I lined mine with hull liner, it also gives the main hatch a sliding surface (instead of fibreglass to fibreglass also no ugly scratches) and with a light spray of lub it can be opened with one finger....
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Foam CurtainsInterior - - May 30, 2007Didn't really like any of the curtain arrangements I've seen. The 26M has window frames that will accept 1" foam cut to fit. I made templates out of cardboard and used them to cut the foam. They stay in by themselves and in fact take the shape of the...
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Gangway treadsInterior - - May 19, 2007Enlarging the gangway treads seems to be one of the mods that are on the top of most Mac owner's list. Commercially available chopping boards fitted the bill and were varnished and the top tread has screws coming in from the aft to add more strength....
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Cabin soleInterior - - April 30, 2007We found the carpet was not up to the task (keeping dry and clean) when it comes to water control so it was replaced with 3mm wet area panel stuck to the original floor with water proof sealant, we modified the drain hole with a slightly better looki...
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ENTERTAINMENT UNITInterior - - April 23, 2007I put together a simple mod to move my entertainment unit up to where it was more accessable. The stereo had been mounted into the battery compartment. I used a small piece of 1/2 inch oak and built a 1 1/2 inch bottom lip on it, cut out a hole for s...
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Berth bulkheadsInterior - - April 5, 2007It was originally our intention to match the Mac interior veneer but this was not available in Australia, so the admiral requested a complete colour change. And so it was - the thin laminate is bonded over 7mm structural ply board and the edges are d...
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Cloths HooksInterior - - April 2, 2007I found a way to hang the foul weather gear. These are for hanging line in lockers. All that you need to do is cut about a 5 inch piece of 1/4 shock cord to make it work for cloths. Published by: James V
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Hella Turbo FansInterior - - April 2, 2007I had installed 3 Hella Turbo fans. One above each side of the aft bunk and another above the daggerboard. There is not a lot of glass to hold the fans to so I had a Teak block glued and then screwed in. Needs light sanding first. Published by: James...
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DVD Player for MacsInterior - - March 16, 2007Problem: Space and power demands are always boating issues. We wanted a DVD player for our multi-purpose LCD TV. The classic aft cabin port ceiling space is used for our marine radio, so another location near the TV is needed. Solution: We chose a sm...
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curtainsInterior - - January 17, 2007Here are some more curtains The ends are cedar the rods are 3/16 inch dowel. They are held in place with stainless screws and little daub of 3M 4200. Published by: T Chapman
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Curtains for 26XInterior - - January 16, 2007Problem: The OEM Mac 26X is a blank canvas, e.g., it is normally delivered without curtains. Whether your concerns are privacy, lighting balance, heat, or whatever, curtains solve most of these issues. We are aware of no off-the-shelf products that c...
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Table supportInterior - - December 27, 2006I replaced the original table leg with SS rail tubing attached to the mast support using 1 inch PVC pipe for pivots. Cut SS tubing to fit clamped PVC with hose clamps then glued in place with RTV. Used two 60 degree rail fittings to assemble and adju...
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CurtainsInterior - - December 8, 2006I had needed to put in curtains in my M for cooling. I found 60 inch X 15 inch and put in 2 different colors. The total cost is less than $ 100. The screws needed is 3/8. The 1/2 inch are too long in some places. The cord is the stretchable cord. I w...
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galley tableInterior - - November 8, 2006Didn't care for black plastic table so made one out of mahogany. Published by: MS Classifieds
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teak and holly soleInterior - - November 7, 2006Been lurkin here for over a year and have stolen some mods from y'all. Published by: MS Classifieds
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cushions and storageInterior - - October 9, 2006I made these cushions from visco-elastic foam and some Wall-Mart fabric for covers. I removed the dining table and trashed it. I created this open layout to be permanent. Sorry for the blurs. Hope you get the idea. Published by: Gerald Gordon
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Sliding hatch linerInterior - - October 9, 2006I lined the sliding hatch with Koa wood. What you see is the heart of the trunk not a water stain. This project turned out very well Published by: Gerald Gordon
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Cabin CurtainsInterior - - October 7, 2006Cabin Curtains 10/7/06 The curtains have been installed in my 26X for about 5 or 6 years now, so my sources are a bit old. They are stock kitchen curtains from J.C. Penny. I needed two valances and two pairs of curtains along with curtain tracks from...
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Shipboard Entertainment SystemInterior - - October 6, 200610/6/06 Project: Shipboard Entertainment Center It's a rainy day here in the Pacific Northwest, so I thought that I'd share with you, my latest project. For the past six months I've been watching and bidding on various Audiovox D1210 12" LCD TV and D...
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Cover for cockpit and pillow backInterior - - September 13, 2006We made a plywood cover for the cockpit opening. Thc cover is hinged so it can be raised and the edge of it attached when the table is used for sleeping. We made a pillow that makes the seating area far more comfortable that it originally was. The wa...
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curtainsInterior - - September 10, 2006Sewed these curtains on a rainy,windy day and installed them by replacing the 4 truss head sheet metal screws that mount the windows with trussed headed #8-32 bolts 1 1/4 long. Got cabinet drawer handles in a nautical theme at Menards building supply...