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Adjustable spring hatch propVentilation - hatch (MacGregor 26S) - June 15, 2021I replaced the cantankerous screw-to-tighten forward hatch prop with a stainless steel spring prop. The spring prop provides support automatically, then collapses easily to close, but I still wanted to be able to adjust between fully and partially op...
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Mac 26X Hatchway ScreensVentilation - (MacGregor 26X) - August 15, 2020Made some ventilation/bug hatchway screens. I believe this material is used for making RV screen porches. Also looks similar to what is sold at Home Depot or Lowe's in garden section for greenhouses. (Which all means I don't remember who gave it to m...
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Low cost option to repair Nicro Marine Solar VentsVentilation - Nicro Solar Vent (MacGregor 26X) - July 20, 2020Like many people, I have Nicro Solar vents on my boat and after 4-5 yrs they fail. As they run basically 24x7, that's not unexpected. Nicro used to sell an overhaul kit with new batter/motor but no longer offer that and suggest that you just buy a ne...
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Hatch AdjusterVentilation - - December 1, 2019The front hatch did not come with a hatch adjuster so there was no easy way to keep the front hatch open except for letting it flop all the back against the deck. This put a lot of stress on the hinges plus it was pretty unattractive. I installed a h...
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Hatch LiftVentilation - - December 1, 2019We installed a gas lift (the same type as used in hatchback cars) to keep the hatch partially open. The lift was available at West Marine, as were the brackets. I would recommend the 40# lift, as anything less seemed to hold the hatch open, but just ...
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ventsVentilation - - December 1, 2019I have a MacGregor 19. (It's for sale by the way). I installed three vents that have totally eliminated any venting or ordor problems. I first installed a stainless steel louvered vent in the head door. I then installed a cowl vent in the head just t...
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No More SkeetersVentilation - - June 12, 2018My Number One made a screen for the main and forward hatches that allows a nice flow through breeze without mosquito intrusion. Double layer of stretch tulle, full hook and loop perimeter - one side sewn to screen, the other sticky backed onto the ha...
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Head solar vent.Ventilation - - May 9, 2017The solar vent from EG TECHNICS, an Australian company. It's very high quality with 5 years warranty to boot. Here is a link for it. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01BKSCB84/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 My boat needs a serious wash....
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Bug screenVentilation - - April 14, 2016This screen in the v-berth hatch is my wife's idea. She glued Velcro along the hatch edge (the lowest part of the opening about a 1/2 wide. Then she sewed the other part of the velcro to the noseeum screen. We can take just a corner loose, raise the ...
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Air ConditioningVentilation - - June 28, 2015Dealing with South Georgia humidity and 90 plus temperatures encouraged this sea water air conditioning mod. The 26x early 1996 models have an additional ballast tank pick-up at the approx. center bottom of the boat. I have been using one of the 1" h...
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Mildew PreventionVentilation - - May 21, 2015When I bought this boat it was very musty, had mildew on every interior surface, and there was several inches of water in the bilges. The primary problem is that it had been kept on the water in a hot climate and had absolutely no ventilation (nor bi...
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Air Conditioning an XVentilation - - June 12, 2014Installed an 8000 btu Coleus portable air conditioner in the 2001 Mac X. Does a bang-up job and cost well under $300.00. Settings for Air Cond., dehumidifier or fan only. It includes a remote control, so controlling from vberth or dinette possible. T...
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Mermaid reverse cycle AC installVentilation - - April 6, 2014Installed a 9000 Btu reverse cycle AC to replace temporary window unit in cabin entry. This unit will also supply heat. More pictures of process on "boomboom2.blogspot.com" Published by: wbpenney
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Simple Hatch ACVentilation - - March 17, 2014Hatch AC unit install using scrap plywood and oak. Cut oak to fit and hold bottom, then used oak and wing nut to clamp side. Cut plywood to allow easy entry. Also have block with rubber on top and bottom in cockpit to to hold AC weight. Cheap Home De...
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Low Power Cabin FanVentilation - - June 18, 2013Over the winter I installed a new cabin fan just over the starboard side of the aft berth where the admiral sleeps - (Bonus points). A company by the name of Sirocco produces the fan which uses less than 0.35 Amps at full speed. In addition the fan c...
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Stern Berth Opening Ports - now with picsVentilation - - May 28, 2013Ventilation is pretty lacking in these boats, so I've added a pair of opening Beckson ports to the stern berth to compliment other small vents I've added. These are the smallest openable ports Beckson makes, and they were on clearance for $40 each. T...
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Cheap forehatch rain coverVentilation - - February 25, 2013Here's a simple forehatch rain cover using an inexpensive beach umbrella. I'm not sure if it would fit on the newer boats, but it should work like a charm on any classic Mac 25 equipped with a bow pulpit and lifelines. Just cut the umbrella tube as s...
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portlightVentilation - - November 15, 2012This portlight was installed to aid with airflow below decks, its a little hot in the tropics Jack Sparrow Published by: Jack Sparrow
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Ventilation for head compartmentVentilation - - August 29, 2012A nicro Solar Minivent 1000, 3 in diameter, was installed through the ceiling of the head compartment. It is offset from the centerline of the boat to avoid the mast-lifting ginpole to accidentally crush it while in use. The vent has a small fan powe...
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3$ replacement solar vent batteryVentilation - - May 1, 2012Made a replacement battery for my solar vent for 3 dollars. Really simple to do. 1. Bought an AA solar light battery (pack of 4 for 6 $) 2. Found a used blue scrubby 3. Realized my pill bottle had the exact same circumference as a C battery Cut my pi...
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Companionway Boards with Screen & Vinyl WindowVentilation - - December 30, 2011A while back we replaced the factory door with a two piece oak door. Recently we added upper and lower panels with screen inset for ventilation and bug protection. Add a 20 mil vinyl window edged with Sunbrella canvas attached with snaps, for those t...
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Head Computer FanVentilation - - December 1, 2011I wanted a low power drain solution to vent the head and decided on using a 12V computer fan wired to the head light. The fan produces enough negative pressure in the head that any air flow is pulled through the door and out the clam shell vent on th...
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Streamlined Dorado BoxVentilation - - September 6, 2011On retrospect, I'm not all that happy with this mod. But you never know how something will actually perform until you try it as this being one of those looks good in theory, but not in practice. What's the issue? Airflow, inadequate airflow with thes...
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Head VentVentilation - - September 6, 2011On my last 26X, I installed a Solar Vent in the head. Eventually it started to squeak, and I had enough of that. Thought I'd change it up and go with a passive vent. I like the look of the Lewmar. After much thought, I decided to mount it on the wind...
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Air Conditioner-Billy Box again.Ventilation - - September 6, 2011Billy Box with most any 5K BTU Air Conditioner. Stay cool at the dock. - Great Product, great Application - .. 'Nuff said. Disclaimer: Following any advice here is done entirely at your own risk, with no liability to this site, the site owner, or to ...
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Portible A/cVentilation - - July 10, 2011I installed a Portable A/c unit in my 26m. I purchased a 2ed hatch to mount the A/C Vent, run the short power cord and strap the Generac 2200 Watt Generator too. It was not hot enough to put too the testy in the evenings on the two 4 day boat trips I...
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AC with Sunbrella EnclosureVentilation - - June 21, 2011Mounted a 5000 BTU AC window unit (Walmart $99) on the front deck. Made an enclosure from 1 yard of Sunbrella marine canvass ($25) lined with a space blanket ($7) and held in place with nickel plated brass snaps from West Marine ($40). The power cord...
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cabin ventilationVentilation - - November 9, 2010installed a louvered vent cover intended for a house furnace on hatch door for under $2.00. it can be closed if necessary. Not exactly a solar vent but helps somewhat. Still have to glue in some screening. Published by: rick retiree
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cheap cabin vetilationVentilation - - November 9, 2010Installed a louvered heating duct cover plate on my cabin hatch.While its not a solar panel it cost less than $2.00 and provides some air flow into the cabin. It has a lever to close it. Published by: rick retiree
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ventilation / solar panelVentilation - - August 7, 2010Installed a solar panel in the head Published by: emailnomad66
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V-berth window supportVentilation - - August 7, 2010Built a small storage area under the v-Berth hatch. Now use a piece of aluminium rod to hold the hatch open. Published by: emailnomad66
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Adjustable hatch armVentilation - - June 20, 2010I wrote of the adjustable arm I attached to the hatch in a forum. Here it is. Perhaps a little light to withstand a gust, but great to allow just a little airing when the boat is on shore. Published by: dlymn
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Solar Powered Vent FanVentilation - - March 28, 2010West Marine model 10447092 Solar Vent mounted in bow hatch. Have noticed air quality improvement. Published by: mdeane
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Opening portlightsVentilation - - February 24, 2010Lewmar #4 portlights (opening side windows) are close to the size of the "deadlights" (non-opening side windows) on the MacGregor 26X. Although they're about three times the price of a small Beckson plastic portlight that could be inset into the dead...
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Ventilation HatchVentilation - - July 18, 2009Bomar Hatch allows more light in the cabin and keep it from getting stuffy inside while at anchor. I made the privacy screen with fabric and a sliding screen kit from Lowes. I had to cut it a bit shorter but you get two screens, so Ive got a screen a...
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Hatch A/CVentilation - - July 26, 2008Someone was selling a cruise-air hatch a/c for under half the price... wife agreed to get it. Works pretty well, make sure to get one with the air diverter so the air gets around. I used two rubber bungees for the front holds, and I used the bolt fro...
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Companionway hatch screenVentilation - - July 20, 2008We were almost eaten alive by mosquitoes while cooking in the evening, so a companionway hatch screen became a top priority. I could not find any fiberglass sheets 1/4 inch thick, so I used 1/4 thick plywood instead. I would have rather used a fiberg...
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bilge blowerVentilation - - July 1, 2007I installed a bilge blower fan in the S/B section of the transom between the transom & liner at the rear aft birth I installed two nicro snap in 4" deck plates in both rear corners of the cockpit I then cut out the lid centers to incorperate the blac...
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PortlightVentilation - - June 12, 2007Air flow in the first class cabin (aft berth) is a must for us getting something to fit and look good was a tuff ask. The closest portlight we could fit is a Lewmar standard (Lewmar.com) and the only place it would fit is in the port side (lower fwd ...
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A low cost central heating solutionVentilation - - October 19, 2006After much research, I put together this low(er) cost central heating system for a MacGregor. This system could cost less than $200 total and heats up the MacGregor quite well. This system is considerable less expensive to acquire and install than sa...
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A/C - front hatchVentilation - - September 21, 2006Went to Lake mohave in August, 98 deg. at night I set on deck a 5000 btu a/c, on moving pad to tilt forward and let condensation run in hatch drain groove. Closed hatch on it with foam gaskets on top and sides, and had to use sleeping bag in V berth,...
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Solar Vent in HeadVentilation - - August 6, 2006Pictures pretty much tell the tale. The vent model is: ICP Global 70420 Solarvent - Stainless Steel Published by: DLT
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Air Conditioning for 26XVentilation - - July 17, 2006Problem: Wishing all the comforts of home, while keeping the power demand manageable, we decided to add a domestic grade AC unit in the companionway of our Mac 26X. Marine branded AC units are very expensive. Solution: We made a plywood companionway ...
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Air Conditioning for 26X more picsVentilation - - July 17, 2006See companion mod part one for detailed text. This part adds a few more pics of details. 26X Octopus, Lake Tahoe Nevada, Tahoe Jack Published by: Tahoe Jack
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Air Conditioner in swing-out DoorVentilation - - April 9, 2006This is an enhancement on the mod I submitted on July 8, 2005. That old mod gives the overall dimensions of the board. I just cutout a frame from that board and mounted it on hinges. The pictures pretty well show the detail. But, feel free to ask any...
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Companionway A/CVentilation - - July 8, 2005This is rather simple, but here goes: The board is some old plywood I had laying around. I cut it to match the companionway. It is 31 3/4 inches across the top, 26 3/4 inches across the bottom, and 21 5/8 high. The AC unit is the 5000 BTU Haier model...
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heater vent pipeVentilation - - December 9, 2004Vent pipe sketch for kerosene or other similar heater. Just a concept. use at your own risk. Use caution with any flame aboard boat. Use smoke and CO detectors and flu pipe temperature indicator. For entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary...
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Nicro Solar VentVentilation - - October 16, 2004I have to give the previous owner credit for this one, but we love the solar vent, and where his dealer located it. It's a 3" Nicro 2000 with rechargable Ni-Cad battery, so it runs continuously day and night. It's enough to keep the heat and humidity...
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vent pipeVentilation - - June 8, 2004I started out wanting to add a flue pipe for a kerosene burner to be used as a vented cabin heater. I don't recommend others try it as it has its hazards if everything is not just right. However, the vent pipe I installed serves a few other purposes....
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Aft Berth FansVentilation - - April 7, 2004I installed 2 West Marine / Hella "Turbo" fans in the aft berth, 1 on each side. In this position, they can be folded back flush against the bulkhead when not in use, and can even be pointed into the main cabin during the day if desired. They are ver...