Mods
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Igloo mounted under seatInterior - - July 21, 2002I mounted an Igloo 12V cooler to a sheet of 3/4 ply cut to fit the panel under the dinette seat. 1/2 angle brackets hold cooler to ply wood and we also made a cutout for a small trah can. The switch allows me to use house batterys or 110 at dock ( I ...
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SalonInterior - - January 17, 2002I removed the foam cushions, the plastic table, the fiberglass seat backs and the warpped fiberboard compartment covers, and went for something more functional, something that would brighten up the Macgregor interior.."Real Wood"..... Now I don't hav...
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Companionway StepInterior - - January 17, 2002I removed the small 10" X 4" companionway step and replaced it with a much larger 36" X 11" step. the only disadvantage to this modification is that one must lift there leg 4-1/2 inches higher to exit the cabin. Advantages outweigh the disadvantages....
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A shelf in the headroom lockerInterior - - January 3, 2002I didn't like the fact that most of the items you put into the locker in the headroom have to be retreived either below the aft berth or below the cooler insert. So I made a shelf to put into the locker. Not a particular complicated task but takes a ...
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Storage Rack in HeadInterior - - August 25, 2001Made from plywood, 1" boards, and brass screws. Thru bolted on bulkhead w/ ss bolts. Published by: Bill MacKenzie
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Stand for Porta PottyInterior - - August 25, 2001Made from plywood, 2x6 boards, and brass screws. The forward and aft upright plywood fit the outside of the lower tank tightly. Secure to stole w/ ss self tapping screw. CAUTION Do not drill into ballast tank tunnel. Published by: Bill MacKenzie
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Storage for Emergency FlaresInterior - - August 22, 2001Is made from plywood and 1" boards, brass screws. Thru bolted with ss bolts. Published by: Bill MacKenzie
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ambianceInterior - - May 14, 2001This is the brass shell light from West Marine that I installed above the framed picture. It is adjustable, and, with a yellow plastic shell covering the inside halogen light, provides soft warm lighting. The teak hand-hold is also from WM and is a s...
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ambianceInterior - - May 14, 2001The teak and holly flooring makes the biggest single impact on how the interior looks. All of the flooring was cut by Yukon Lumber and packed and shipped all for $203. You will need to do the varnishing but they still have my 2000 model templates on ...
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ambianceInterior - - May 14, 2001The teak wine rack is from WM, and the acrylic wine glasses are from Macgregorowners.com and are engraved with '0mega Point'--the name of my 26x. The rack fits just right above the alcohol stove. You may need to move the glasses if you use the stove,...
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Nautical Look DecorInterior - - May 6, 2001Hello Mackies from near and far....we just picked up our 26X Sunday, it is sitting next to our house temporarily like the Queen Mary all tarped to keep prying eyes and curious feet off until our Merc 50 comes in and we can berth and/or sail her. Mean...
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V Berth Mirror / ShelfInterior - - April 3, 2001View of shelf set for Swampy swamp cooler. A plexiglass mirror was attached to a hinged plywood shelf. When up it adds depth to the cabin, when down it supports my swamp cooler. See that Mod also. Published by: MS Classifieds
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Stereo installationInterior - - January 18, 2001I elected to install an AM-FM/Cassette/CD player under the 'V' berth to a) occupy wasted space, b) make it convenient to the berth and c) make it 'line of sight' available to an IR remote in the cockpit. A 6-disc changer is located under the port ben...
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companionway stepInterior - - December 25, 2000My original step was not going to last when I first got the boat. It never sat firmly on it's base no matter how I tightened the hardware. So I noticed the new Macs were eliminating the step, so I did too. First, I had my local "railmaker" do me a sh...
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port lightInterior - - November 21, 2000Portlight added a lot of fresh air and light has built in screen. Cost about $70.00 from West Marine. When done right its water tight. Published by: MS Classifieds
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Interior wood workInterior - - November 21, 2000If you can wallpaper a little use of woodgrain contact paper on the interior of a Mac can really liven things up and stops the problem of snowblinding. Add velcro to curtains and its warm and cheary. A mirror here and there and add rope to those chro...
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More woodworkInterior - - November 21, 2000Adding some wood shelves from the local hardware store to the galley area adds storage. Mmounted them using dabs of J.B. Weld epoxy will stay on forever, no holes to drill big plus. Cost about $30.00. Published by: MS Classifieds
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StorageInterior - - November 21, 2000After removing half of galley face, I cut and inserted the storage bins which were leftover to the front setee's and cut the setee's and inserted the bins, held in place with rivets. Published by: MS Classifieds
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InteriorInterior - - November 30, -0001The Mac19 has a place set aside for taking the mast apart and storing it inside the cabin. I've never used this space and probably never will use it to store the mast. I placed a length of board along the edge of the backing of the setee. This gave m...
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starboard side shelvesInterior - - November 30, -0001Built a shelf for the starboard side and tossed the macgregor table out. Cut a piece of plywood to make a large sturdy berth/seating area Published by: Craig LaForce
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small Table on port sideInterior - - November 30, -0001Here is a photo of a quick table I put in on the port side to help. make up for the permanent removal of the dinette table. I never sat on that little side bench seat anyway. Gotta hit it with the varnish brush when it warms up I guess. Published by:...
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Companionway step changeInterior - - November 30, -0001I removed that fiberglass step thing and saved the wood tread from it. Then cut a piece of plywood to cover the step and also extend over to the battery box. I have it bolted to the wall of the battery box with a SS angle bracket and there are 2 bolt...
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Pole RackInterior - - November 30, -0001Ever since we bought our boat the issue of were to store the mast raising pole has come up. Now we bought a boat hook and a spinnaker with a pole. All this equipment was just rattling around the aft berth. The kids were complaining. It would all get ...
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Magazine RackInterior - - November 30, -0001A simple rack was made to hold all those little things that seem to float around the cabin. It works really well. It has a piece at the top that holds the magazines in. Published by: rockman
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New chart tableInterior - - November 30, -0001I added a chart table so the kids can still play cards and Dad can navigate. It collapses for easy access. Either stand or 'rest a cheak' on the steps. It is fitted off the step and attached to the bulkheads, note expanded electrical panel and radio....
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Table and shelfInterior - - November 30, -0001I added a shelf and a wooden table. the actual table is similar to original to fit banches and make doubble berth. Just wider so when 5 of us are eating we have more space and can now reach from other side. The table is mounted off the shelf structur...
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Dress it up with Wood !!!Interior - - November 30, -0001My 1996 26X "Galileo" sails Lake Erie out of Port Clinton, Ohio. Like most people on this site, I have spent hours reviewing the mods of other, putting many into use. Here are a few I have made for the cockpit. The interior of the Mac is as dull as 3...
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No more hot nightsInterior - - November 30, -0001My 1996 26X "Galileo" sails Lake Erie out of Port Clinton, Ohio. Like most people on this site, I have spent hours reviewing the mods of other, putting many into use. Here are a few I have made for the cockpit. Summer nights can be hot and since I ha...
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Curtains for 26MInterior - - November 30, -0001When my wife and I got our 26M, one thing we liked was the plethora of windows. Then we realized there was a downside; we needed curtains for privacy. We decided on tracks and slides for RVs. The ones we got are at www.beaconfabric.com/cat97.htm. My ...