Mods
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Head bifold/vberth doorInterior - Head (MacGregor 26M) - June 27, 2020To add legroom in the head, I created a bifold door panel which I added to the main door on the inside out of 6mm marine ply I had left from another project. I used 3/4 wrap around hinge, which I installed backwards since both the main door and the e...
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Circulation Fan, Interior Light, Gear HammockInterior - - December 1, 2019(A) is a circulation fan which pivots up and out of the way when not in use. (B) is a red/white flourescent light. The red light is nice for night sailing. (C) is the gear hammock over the galley area. Published by: Heath
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Head Door HandleInterior - - December 1, 2019This is an easy one that makes a big difference. Our boat came from the factory without a handle on the head door. In order to close it you had to grab the little latch. I installed a nice little wooden handle on the inside of the head door so that i...
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"SAFETY HAND RAIL"Interior - - December 1, 2019To accomodate my 2 year old and an 80+ family members, I installed a stainless steel 16" handrail (from medical supply store) with 1/4" through bolts (4) and 2 #10x1 1/2 steetmetal screws into the port gangway entrance frame. This accomodates the gan...
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Communications/entertainmentInterior - - December 1, 2019Greetings from Melbourne, Australia! I wanted to add music (radio/cassette/CD stacker) to 'Macanudo', my '97 26X. A 27Mhz radio was already installed hanging from a bracket just inside the companionway (hence there was power). It seemed a practical s...
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Communications/entertainmentInterior - - December 1, 2019Greetings from Melbourne, Australia! I wanted to add music (radio/cassette/CD stacker) to 'Macanudo', my '97 26X. A 27Mhz radio was already installed hanging from a bracket just inside the companionway (hence there was power). It seemed a practical s...
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Front SpeakersInterior - - December 1, 2019We installed speakers in the vertical surfaces just above the v-berth. I would advise some caution when cutting the fiberglass as it is quite thin. Be sure to put the styrofoam back up in behind the speakers for floatation and to avoid the speakers s...
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CurtainsInterior - - March 6, 2019We put curtains up by placing velcro dots on the caps hiding the screws around the windows. The hook part of the velcro will stick to sunbrella. We then cut and hemmed the sunbrella to just slightly larger than the windows. We put a dab of gorilla gl...
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Interior and GalleyInterior - - September 22, 2018I picked this 25 up about a year ago and started cleaning it up a little over last winter. It...s not finished. I stopped for the summer to learn to sail her. She spent the summer at Indian Lake in Ohio. We...ve had a blast, so far and will continue ...
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Sun BlockInterior - - June 12, 2018Window covers without tape, glue, screws. These are friction fit and can be custom designed to suit any MacGregor/Tattoo decor. SPF 100. Published by: Parlanaich
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Temporary inside stand-up showerInterior - - January 13, 2018We cruise year round and even in Florida it gets chilly taking a shower in the cockpit on a cool day. We worked out a great system on our last trip to setup a temporary shower inside the boat. The video shows two versions. The first one would have wo...
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Removable companionway stairs - simple methodInterior - - October 31, 2017Removable stairs make the rear berth/storage area more accessible. I couldn't access the nuts of the bolts securing the bottom of the stairs. So I cut the vertical stair rail pipes at top and bottom. Then inserted a short length of plastic pipe in ea...
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Support tube relocationInterior - - May 11, 2017I was informed that the support tube attached to the galley and the "roof" was just not merely a "hand rail" as i thought but a support for the deck to help reduce the strain from the mast and shrouds. Though i was going to re-install it, i'm glad so...
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Computer screen.Interior - - May 9, 2017Here's a 21" computer screen i had kicking around. We use a laptop with an inverter and now the kids can watch a movie during long legs. Also a couple more pictures from different angles for the galley and the electrical panel. Please bear in mind th...
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Interior flooringInterior - - March 27, 2017A 2015 mod DoWe is our second sailboat so I knew how icky the interior floor could get, even though we have a slip and leave our shoes on the dock. I installed patio floor tiles from IKEA between the table and the galley. Now all that dirt falls thro...
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CurtainsInterior - - March 26, 2017A 2015 mod We have a slip at a marina for the season and our finger neighbor, a 26 Catalina, is the gathering boat because of its spacious cockpit. Since the Tattoo comes with decent windows, curtains were a must for privacy. I used Covington McGrego...
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Mac 26x compaionway stepsInterior - - November 22, 2016I made a billy box and needed a new companionway step system.. Didn't find one I liked so made one to test out of pine. Will make final out of mahogany. The top step hooks over the opening. However, I found I will need to anchor it somehow. Can be mo...
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Bargain Bilge BeautificationInterior - - April 19, 2016OK, so it's not a proper "mod" as such, but rather a heads up about a thoroughly decent top of the line product currently on they're-practically-giving-it-away final clearance over at Defender.com: Pettit Z-Spar 105 Universal White Undercoat Spray En...
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Skylight blindsInterior - - April 4, 2016This is a mod that I probably should have done a long time ago... I found out about the OceanAir blinds from a mod posted by Knotshore. My blinds are installed in a different direction though. Boat sent me a picture of his OceanAir blinds mounted sid...
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Window BlindsInterior - - March 27, 2016Sewing skills are non-existent in my family and I did not like any of the curtains I have seen, so that left purchasing blinds. Since my 2006 26M has fake wood trim around the cabin windows the Oceanair Pleated Shades were a good fit. It was kind of ...
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Fishing Rod Rack, No Holes in the BoatInterior - - March 3, 2016I've seen fishing rod racks put in this spot before and thought that it was a good use of the space. However, I don't like putting holes in my boat. Therefore, I adapted the method of sliding thin (about 1/4") veneer between the liner on the top side...
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A/C InstallInterior - - July 25, 2015I installed the Webasto 12,000BTU Reverse Cycle Air/Heat kit in about 18 hours. The kit was complete with the exception of exit hose length to transom, d/c wiring to pump, a/c wiring to breaker and 1 straight air box. I mounted the unit on mounting 3...
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New interiorInterior - - February 27, 2015The new interior of Mausle, the coatings were made in leatherette and the rest of the furniture was made by my wife Published by: Mausle
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Skylight hatch installInterior - - January 26, 2015I added these two small opening hatches to my boat. I bought a new set of plastic skylights and glued them over the existing skylights, then cut out the opening for the hatch. The hatches are made of black plastic with tempered glass. I used a trim r...
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Do pillows count?Interior - - January 25, 2015We just bought our Tattoo 26 last week so I haven't had the time or opportunity to work on the 30 pages of ideas I have already drawn up. Most will require better access to the boat itself for measurements and fittings. Still, I needed to do somethin...
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Galley UpgradesInterior - - January 23, 2015New oak and teak galley and table. Also Corian countertop. Stovetop is electric/alchohol Kenyon double burner. I cut the factory sink out and undermounted it to the coriain. Used a teak cutting board that I routed to fit the sink cutout. Published by...
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Water leak detectionInterior - - April 12, 2014
Well I was baffled on how I was getting water in from rain but after using a hose for about 5 hours I was unable to find any substantial leaks. I remember a technique from a magazine I read years ago about pressurizing the interior of the boat and us...
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Curtain / BlindsInterior - - April 1, 2014Just last year I found out that a beach towel draped over the two windows facing up dramatically decreases the heat in the cabin during the summer, and that my Admiral wanted more privacy in the cabin. Took me a while searching this website and on th...
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Privacy For M 26 Port LightsInterior - - March 24, 2014
We have used frosted static film ( available on the internet)over the port lights. Light will still come in however only shadows are seen from the outside of the Mac even when cabin lights are on. Be Blessed & Fair Winds Sabbath Days M 26 Published b...
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Basic equipment renewalInterior - - February 12, 2014After 25 years, althogh the galley light still worked, i decided to finally get a new one. also the galley pump stopped working a couple of years ago. I found the lamp in 40 usd and the galley pump in a RV store in 45 usd, it took me a while to insta...
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Sun ShadesInterior - - August 5, 2013I needed to cut down on the solar gain in the cabin so I went to Wal-Mart and bought some nice, thick car solar shields that fold up for a cars windshield. The Admiral cut the sun shields to fit the windows and skylights then sewed bindings around th...
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Cabin Cup holdersInterior - - June 6, 2013Last year I found myself constantly placing my drink in the sink so it would not spill in-case a rogue wave decided to rock the boat at anchor. Finally I found some stainless steel - large cup holders that I could sink flush into the dining table. Th...
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19" TV/DVDInterior - - April 10, 2013This is where we installed our 19" flatscreen TV/DVD player in our 2000-X. - The unit secures flat against the cabin for travel, and can swing out to amdiships for better viewing. - It runs off shorepower, or just fine off our 350 watt inverter. (squ...
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Custom GalleyInterior - - February 10, 2013This is the custom galley I installed on Vagabond. The galley consists of a stainless steel sink with hand pump and an off-the-shelf 65-quart Igloo cooler wrapped with several inches of additional insulation. A small storage compartment underneath th...
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LED HD 19 inch TV with DVD and 12v DC plugInterior - - February 3, 2013Used this TV alot this summer. LED has very low power draw and with the articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket and location, it also allows viewing from the cockpit. Also added a 12v outlet just above the bracket. I can pick up about 20 local channels wi...
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Hinged dining tableInterior - - December 29, 2012I cut the table down & added a brass piano hinge. Now the table can be used as a half table for when more room is required. Table looks like it's not level when folded but it is. It will stay propped up against the hull liner groove even when heeling...
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Time & Tide clockInterior - - December 29, 2012Time & tide clock where the round mirror used to be on the starboard side. The larger model available wouldn't have fitted well here. I'm going to make another wood mounting plate & secure it with a hidden clamping bar as I have with the rear berth l...
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Strengthened floor for waeco fridgeInterior - - December 29, 2012I strengthened the floor plate to support our Waeco fridge and give it something solid to tie down to. Varnished 17mm ply with flush mounted cargo rings for when the area is needed for sleeping. A rubber mat prevents the fridge from sliding. Addition...
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Fridge position optionsInterior - - December 29, 2012I now have three positions I can fit our Waeco fridge to depending on numbers staying onboard & configuration desired. Behind the starboard seat as Macgregor intended, behind or in front of the galley depending on where the galley is positioned. I ad...
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V Berth lightInterior - - December 29, 2012I replaced the V berth light with this fluorescent & shifted it to the panel above the bulkhead where it is more out of the way & illuminates the area more effectively. Phenominal light output for reading or checking the ballast tank bung etc. Fluore...
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Ladder moved to portInterior - - December 2, 2012The ladder is moved sideways 4.5 inch to facilitate the access to the aft berth. The ladder width is 16 inch. Published by: Calin
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M Overhead storageInterior - - September 30, 2012So after discovering Roger installed all this silly foam above the mirror of the M, I removed it all. That's the last place the Mac is going to see water if holed. In that compartment is LOTS of useful storage. I lined it with I/O carpet and it makes...
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M entertainment center rev 2Interior - - September 30, 2012Laser cut fascia to hide the old speaker holes and relocate the stereo and a power panel. Published by: Irafatsar
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Curtains Concept - Target & IkeaInterior - - September 27, 2012We wanted a simple, clean look for our curtains and found this "cable" system at IKEA. Stainless bullets that attach to liner with a #8x1/2" screw. Cables are installed through the side of bullets instead of as designed through the end. Cables lock w...
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Entertainment - Simple Solution #-1Interior - - June 22, 2012Our movie theater.... Published by: FPLynah
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Cushion Covers for berthsInterior - - June 21, 2012Sue made covers for the berths from a microfiber bedspread from Walmart. The are cut to fit and have elastic connectors across the bottom to keep them in place. Very comfy. Published by: FPLynah
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It wouldn't be ShippyInterior - - June 20, 2012.....without a ships clock, a tide clock, and a barometer. That's a Weems and Plath "Small Yacht Oil Lamp". The wood is American Chestnut, salvaged from an old barn undergoing demolition. Published by: FPLynah
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Air conditioningInterior - - June 20, 2012Gotta have air on the Chesapeake in the summer. While this only works with shore power, I'm looking to a mod I saw here to mount a Honda 1000 gen-set under the seat. It's a LG 5000 BTU from HomeD @ $99.00. The plywood hatch was fun and easy. The meta...
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heaterInterior - - June 4, 2012Here in the Yukon the water is quite cold most of the summer. It doesn't get much above 8 C in the larger lakes. That makes the inside of the boat like a refrigerator most of the time. Therefore, for overnight trips, the heat was a must for the Admir...
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Fuel tank below deckInterior - - May 10, 2012Few installation steps of the Moeller 19 Gallon Marine Fuel Tank, 14"W, 18.5"L, 18"D. The tank is suspended few inches over the boat bottom on 2 rails. It is installed in a box where it can slightly move. This is required as the tank will expand when...