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Mac26X Swing Keel Lift Line Traveler Pulley to Reduce Require Force to Raise Keel by HalfMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2024Hi All! We’ve found that the pull force to raise our swing keel on our Mac26X can be a bit much at times. Especially when tired and sore or when the conditions are adverse. To that end we decided to add a traveler pulley system when recently changing...
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Mac26X Swing Keel Bracket and Pin Anti-Corrosion Sacrificial Aluminum Anode WashersMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2024We have noticed that our Mac26X 304 SST swing keel bracket and pivot pin have suffered measurable galvanic pitting corrosion. While we have checked this over the years and throughly blended out the observed corrosion pitting it has repeatedly returne...
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Mac26X Mod for Single Handed Swing Keel Removal & InstallMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2024Modification of the swing keel pivot bracket. Start with removal of ~23 year old corroding bracket Then take the replacement bracket from Blue Water Yatchs and replace the existing 3/8” dia x 3 inch lift screw with a 1/2” dia x 6 inch SST carriage bo...
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Easy Fwd Fender RetrievalMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - September 1, 2023Hi All! We have our fenders rigged to the cabin top lifeline stantion posts as well as the stern rails. This spaces them out reasonably well. We found that getting the forward fenders up and down was a bit of a hassle. Climbing up on the cabin deck w...
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Modifying the biminiMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - July 24, 2023I don't know where the previous owner found this bimini But I've never seen one this tall on another 26X. Any suggestions for how to shorten, and tighten up this thing? Added picture of an actual mod, that I like, the adjustable back stay.
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Mod to 12 gal tanks on a Mac26XMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - June 25, 2023Original Post by OverEasy » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:16 am Our objective is to prepare Over Easy and ourselves for extended cruising of the Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway in 2022. Given the remoteness, narrowness and lengths of many of the waterways we fe...
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New Mid CleatsMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 26X) - June 12, 2023Hi All Our 2001 Mac26X came with the standard bow and stern cleats which have in general been relatively functional for tying up at the dock, slip and pier but there have been several times when having a set of mid cleats would have been advantageous...
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Motor Well Drain ScreenMiscellaneous - Screen (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022Next we added a engine well drain screen to keep all the nuisance crud, pine needle, acorns, leaves, etc… from wandering down the drain pipe. We found it at Lowes in the kitchen and bath sink accessories section. It’s perforated deburred SST sheet ma...
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Repair/Mod for Pedestal Side Panel MountingMiscellaneous - Pedestal (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022As we may have mentioned previously about the Well-Nuts we put in the pedestal to hold the side panels… didn’t work out as planned ( to put it mildly :| ). After looking at several options we decided to make sections of PVC board blocks and secure th...
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Improved Helm Steering ClearanceMiscellaneous - Steering (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022While we had the pedestal unbolted we decided to adjust our steering wheel. The PO replaced the steering unit and the mounting bracket has a three “ish” inch offset flange. The PO mounted it so the wheel was further aft and the trim collar cone that ...
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Porta-Potti Hold-DownMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 19) - June 24, 2022My porta-potti just flopped around in the head when I bought the boat. I made a block out of Starboard to hold the back of the toilet tank to the bulkhead and used a stainless steel hinge and pin to hold the front of the unit. Had some leftover floor...
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Misc. Trim & Aesthetic ModsMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 19) - June 19, 2022Just a few interior trim and aesthetic upgrades to make the M19 look a little more finished. I added vinyl bead welting in the gaps around the head to make it easier to keep the boat clean, added a screw-in inspection port above the ballast tank vent...
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Maiden VoyageMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 19) - October 3, 2021SNARF’s maiden voyage—Four hours on the Napa River with the boys, a friend & his son (on a separate boat just in case). Launched from Cuttings Wharf around 10am, cruised from Napa down to Vallejo, bought fuel at the Vallejo Marina, rafted in the ...
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More Misc. ProjectsMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 19) - September 5, 2021Moved the batteries to the bow storage hold—just need to finish making the new cables and hook everything up. Built a galley shelf for the jet boil stove/french press, dish soap, CO/smoke detector, and salt/pepper. Also built a utensil storage bin be...
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Rotary Cable SteeringMiscellaneous - Steering (MacGregor 19) - September 5, 2021Busy weekend—Finally got the new rotary cable steering system installed. The Uflex tilt helm and rotary unit have been on board for several months, but it took me a while to figure out how/where to run the cable and how to connect the cable to the mo...
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More M19 Improvements…Miscellaneous - Hatch (MacGregor 19) - July 2, 2021Removed the old solar vent fan from the bow deck—it was leaking and didn’t do much except make a lot of noise. The balsa core around the screw holes was starting to rot, too. Found a nice low-profile Vetus hatch that fit the area well. Also added a 2...
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M19 ImprovementsMiscellaneous - (MacGregor 19) - December 22, 2020I bought a 1995 M19 over the summer and have been slowly making improvements to the boat for aesthetic, functionality, & safety purposes. When I bought the boat, the electrical system consisted of a single galvanized bolt with about six ring term...
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Drainage HolesMiscellaneous - - December 1, 2019Here you can see the new lower drainage holes I drilled in the battery and gas compartments. The caulking in the compartment also needed to be redone since it had a few leaks which brought water and gas into the space between the inner and outer shel...
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Boat CoverMiscellaneous - - December 1, 2019The full boat cover protects the boat against the harsh Australian sun. Without the cover the fibreglass becomes oxidised quickly especially the black around the windows. The cover is easy to put on with a zipper from the mast to the bow. I can do it...
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Putting a skeg at the rear of the Mac 26XMiscellaneous - - January 25, 2019We put a 42 inch long X 6 inch deep skeg (short keel) on the aft bottom 43 inches of the boat. First we sanded a 11 inch wide area on the aft center area of the boat down to bare fiberglass. Next we put West Systems Epoxy (from now on just Epoxy) on ...
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Raised boom Bimini fits with standing room.Miscellaneous - - March 9, 2018Raised boom Bimini fits with standing room. I added 2 feet to the top of the mast. A very nice young man gave me a piece of his old 26X mast, Not a great fit but the track did line up. Will still be looking for a 26M piece of mast. I have not sailed ...
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SkegsMiscellaneous - - January 8, 2018
[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/2vcvqz9.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/v5x445.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/v5x445.jpg[/IMG] I added skegs to my 26M to help with stability when motoring, not as good as having the rudders down but work very...
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MacGregor 19 RuddersMiscellaneous - - December 28, 2017
I did not like the way my Mac 19 steered. A buddy dropped off his Mac 26C, that I had sold him, for winter storage. I noticed the bottom of his rudder post was identical to the bottoms of my Mac 19's rudder posts. The top of the 26C post was open, so...
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2:1 rudder single-loop uphaul downhaulMiscellaneous - - August 7, 2016This is my implementation of the 2:1 mechanical advantage rudder lines. A single loop is used for both uphaul and downhaul. SeaSaw has stern-mounted seats, giving me a well-placed rail/stanchion around which the loop goes so it does not foul. Publish...
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Hydraulic Steering ModificationMiscellaneous - - July 21, 2016I changed the steering on our 26X from the original cable steering to a hydraulic steering. The new steering is very smooth and accurate. The two main components I purchased as used items. The installation of the Seastar 1.7 helm pump required only m...
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Dinghy Storage and CushionsMiscellaneous - - March 26, 2016We dislike having life jackets, water bottles and other stuff just rolling around in the dinghy. Could not find a dinghy seat cushion with storage that had a lot of good comments. So if you want to do it right do it yourself or better have your wife ...
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Speed up your enclosure assemblyMiscellaneous - - February 8, 2015If you have a full canvas enclosure, like me, you might struggle with deploying it, trying to figure out which panel goes where, and how to orient them. I bought two rolls of coloured electrical tape and attached swatches to each corner of each panel...
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Mac washing machineMiscellaneous - - December 18, 2013No need to carry a heavy washing machine or look for laundymats. A toilet plunger and five gallon bucket work really well. Here's the proof. Published by: Al Garrett
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Broken Keel wireMiscellaneous - - June 1, 2013
I was sailing the other day and my keel wire broke. Can I put a new wire while the boat is in the water? I have the boat on a mooring and can dive . I see the old wire still attach to the keel but it is broken about 4 feet from where it attaches Publ...
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Mac 26M Parts drawings linkMiscellaneous - - March 18, 2013
Here is a link to the MacGregor FACTORY web page. http://www.macgregor26.com/suppliers_corner/commodity_list.html (Called suppliers corner) It has the technical drawings of all the SS parts that make up the rigging and a list of materials required to...
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Avoiding sun-glareMiscellaneous - - February 26, 2013I installed a regular window-shade to block the low standing sun on mornings and evenings and to provide shade during the day. Since the companionway is not that high, there is enough material on the roll to cut off soiled sections when needed. Publi...
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Daggerboard ReplacementMiscellaneous - - October 4, 2012When i got my boat to Mazatlan i didnt notice that the daggerboard was damaged, soon after the maiden sail it broke flush to the hull, after several eforts to solve the problem since in Mexico we have no spare parts i went to a fiberglass artisan and...
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Honda impella replacementMiscellaneous - - September 23, 2012
Just wanted to give heads up on changeing impella and parts required. When you change the impella and gaskets , be sure you have all the fins in same rotation. This can be a little tricky as you need to put in the T pin within 1/2 inch space and with...
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sums it upMiscellaneous - - May 15, 2012When you get tired of people telling you its not a sailboat Published by: davidsean
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New gate valveMiscellaneous - - April 29, 2012Replaced old gate valve, with a larger 3" one. Published by: bugman
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Sloppy Rudder Control HornsMiscellaneous - - December 11, 2011I've made a number of small modifications to the rudder control of my 26M to help remove slop from the control system. This is one that I've actually measured - The control arm inside the hull of the 26M attaches to the rudder horn via a single cross...
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Spray rail modificationMiscellaneous - - September 28, 2011Hello all or should I say ahoy shipmates, have a look at the spray rails fitted on my ship, the reason I added these was to eliminate or greatly reduce the spray that one gets in the face if one is motoring flat knacker, without the rails I would get...
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Access to the aft floatation areaMiscellaneous - - August 30, 2011Back in 2009, shortly after purchasing our 26M, I took the boat down for an 18 month period of modifications. This was one of the first modifications I started on the boat... but one of the last completed. I needed to gain access to the aft floatatio...
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Forward Hatch AdjusterMiscellaneous - - August 28, 2011Any old stick can be used to prop open the forward hatch, but I prefer something more integral. Simple enough to install so I'll save you folks one of my long drawn out speeches here. It does add, IMHO, a nice touch to the boat. Disclaimer: Following...
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Rudder Deployment Lines Entering HullMiscellaneous - - July 13, 2011Every now and then I noticed things on my sailboats that seem a bit unfinished to me, and one in particular was the simple hole drilled in the aft hull of the boat for the rudder deployment ropes. This area also happens to be another source of water ...
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Rudder Torque Tube BushingMiscellaneous - - July 7, 2011In my 26M, the steering linkage has always been a bit sloppy. When investigating, I noticed the fiberglass towers which hold the tops of the rudder torque tubes were quite worn. I suspect that was from the factories oversized hole and a few years of ...
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venture 17 manual neededMiscellaneous - - April 24, 2011
i recently purchased a used, i think 1996, Venture 17. It does not have a manual, a boom, or a rudder. Are those available for purchase somewhere? A newby, all help appreciated. Published by: datamarc
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KEEL RECONDITIONING part IMiscellaneous - - April 18, 2011I just finished refurbishing the keel on my 1979 V25. Started by having the keel sandblasted by a local shop (charged me $60.00). I made a chain sling, using large shackles on the ends, to make moving it around easy (see picture). Next step, as soon ...
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KEEL RECONDITIONING part IIMiscellaneous - - April 18, 2011More pictures from part I Published by: THE CUSCUS
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Rudder LinkageMiscellaneous - - January 19, 2011Never liked the idea that the two rudders where tied together by a bolt through a 1" pipe with no bearing surface or adjustment. Picked up a couple of Tie Rod End Bearings from northern tool - "http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_23631_236...
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Bilge PumpMiscellaneous - - May 1, 2010When we bought Just Nuisance there was an uninstalled bilge pump. I bought an above waterline thru hull from West Marine and some plumbing supplies from Home Depot. When the bilge is not in use the safety valve is closed preventing any water from bac...
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Propeller GuardMiscellaneous - - March 1, 2010My original rudder had some huge gouges in it from the prop hitting it. That was the main reason I installed this prop guard, to protect my new Idasailer HDPE rudder. Some people make these out of a strip of aluminum or stainless, this one is made ou...
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Inexpensive/Easy Laz FloorMiscellaneous - - February 9, 2010When I first got my boat I really didn't like putting stuff in the laz right on the bottom of the hull. I have since replaced this with a wood floor, but it did work pretty good. I thought I'd pass it on, in case anyone might be interested. It's real...
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Cockpit and motorwell drain plumbingMiscellaneous - - February 5, 2010I replaced the original clear plastic tubing that provided drainage for the cockpit and motorwell. I used sched 40 PVC, and ran it as close to the walls as possible to get it up and out of the way. I also connected the discharge of my bilge pump to i...
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Furler support for traileringMiscellaneous - - January 20, 2010I made this simple support for the furler from scrap steel. It mounts off the bolts (slightly longer ones required) that go through the bottom of the mast and the mast/pulpit rail fitting used when trailering. It also prevents the mast from trying to...