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Simplified Static Ballast Blowout SystemSafety - (MacGregor 26X) - September 22, 2023>>> Installed Simplified Static Ballast Blowout System to ballast tank As of right now our thought is that this ballast blowout system is there for the off chance we find ourselves aground with a dropping tide or a lake/river sandbar and des...
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NEW REMOTE CONTROL BOW SEARCH LIGHT INSTALLED ON ANCHOR LOCKER HATCHSafety - (MacGregor 26X) - September 19, 2022While we like and use our Q-Beam hand held search light it is sometimes awkward to manage it and the helm at the same time at night. Fortunately we’ve only had to do this only about a dozen times so far and in calm conditions… that may not always be ...
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VAN FULL DIAMETER SPARE TIRE CARRIERSafety - (MacGregor 26X) - September 19, 2022When we purchased our Caravan back in 2017 we insisted on getting a full diameter spare tire to go along with it. The van came standard with a fancy air pump and an integral can of fix-a-flat but we weren’t impressed. The next option was a small diam...
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Lifeline reset, DyneemaSafety - Lifeline (MacGregor 26S) - January 26, 2022Reconfiguration of stanchion, attachment point, and conversion to Dyneema lifelines.
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Companionway Latch Mod for Mac26XSafety - Interior (MacGregor 26X) - September 19, 2021Hi All While most Mac26X come with an External Companionway hatch to secure the cabin from the outside there was nothing provided to secure it from the interior when one is living aboard while cruising. This bothered us a bit… So we decided to modify...
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Mac26x - New Smoke & CO Detector ModSafety - Smoke detector (MacGregor 26X) - August 16, 2021We added a permanent location for our new Smoke & CO detector. Located it on the interior aft port wall. The same side as the galley, batteries, VHF radio, intermediate and control switch box. It will also be above the A/C unit once that installa...
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Preemptive Bilge Pumps to a MAC26XSafety - Bilge pumps (MacGregor 26X) - July 23, 2021In preparations for our anticipated cruising of the Atlantic ICW we chose to Preemptively Add Bilge Pumps to Over Easy. Over Easy is a dry boat. We added the bilge pumps as a safety measure preemptively as they will allow us to proactively mitigate a...
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Fire ExtinguishersSafety - - December 1, 2019I mounted three fire extinguishers in our Mac 26X. I mounted a smaller model just behind the fore dining table seat against the starboard cabin wall in the v-berth area (see upper left part of graphic). I wanted one near the front hatch entrance/exit...
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Fire extinguisherSafety - - December 1, 2019A fire extinguisher found a good place between the headrom and the companionway. I placed it intentionally slightly off center: Something else will find its place there too. May be the winch handle with a better holder than the current quick-and-dirt...
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Ballast tank level LEDSafety - - January 17, 2018Hello all I put a reed switch near the vent hole of the ballast tank. And a LED to show me that the tank is full. Works fine, had no problems so far, chaep, does not eat power... Also you can see the vent pipe. And still I can check with the finger i...
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Mastreb Emergency Bilge PumpSafety - - May 10, 2015I made a cheap emergency bilge pump based on Mastreb's idea from the following post: http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23775&p=291105&hilit=Installing+a+bilge+pump#p291105 Actually, the Rule 2000 was rather expensive, so I wen...
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Hand railsSafety - - January 16, 2014Put plasTeak (www.PlasTEAK.com) handrails. Screwed through cabin top using 1/4 in SS screws (screwed from underneath)and used 5200 sealant around holes as gasket to prevent leaks. Provides solid foothold when going forward. Published by: Madelon
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Simple ballast vent valveSafety - - June 10, 2013This easy mod takes about ten minutes to install and forever eliminates the problem of going forward to the ballast vent to open it by moving the vent back to transom next to the gate valve. I took a brass 3/4" threaded to 3/4" hose barbett adapter a...
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Dyneema life linesSafety - - February 24, 2013Made my lifeline out of Dyneema rope (Amsteel). It's stronger than wire, and easier to make eye splices. The stantions are the two piece type by Garhauer. Published by: THE CUSCUS
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Furling Sail - Reduce Potential Headstay FailureSafety - - September 26, 2012Upon inspection of furling extrusion top black cap, the cable swage was pulled into hole in black cap and had to forcefully pull to remove. Added a stainless steel washer. Without a top toggle, this improves rotation by minimizing contact with cap fe...
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Below-deck, external fill gasoline systemSafety - - August 29, 2012Installed in the lazarette a 19 gal permanent fuel tank appropriate for below-deck use with electric gas level gauge. Fill hose connects to external stainless steel filling fitting, and vent hose has vent fitting in the motor well. The gauge and floa...
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Proper Sea RailsSafety - - June 20, 2012The Mac 26 sorely lacks hand holds below to brace with in a seaway. These are tiger maple, mounted with SS metal screws and epoxy. I'd like to through bolt, but there's no-way...one on each side of the cabin. Published by: FPLynah
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Dual Bow HornsSafety - - June 14, 2012For over a year now I have been chasing our hand held air horn around the cockpit while sailing or powering through the So Cal waters. If I ever needed it in a pinch, I would have to find it first. It starts out right next to me but during the course...
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Information Board & Vessal Status BoardSafety - - October 31, 2011Another one of my 'Geek' mods that might not be for everyone, for this too goes back to my Submariner days and most folks may not see these as being needed. However, both the Information Board the Status board serves its intended purpose quite well f...
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Chart BookSafety - - October 17, 2011In the modern age of GPS Chartplotters, few, if any of us, use a paper chart anymore. Now I ask you - honestly, when's the last time you pulled out a paper chart, took bearings, plotted fixes, laid out DR's? Seriously, I don't know about you, but thi...
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Smoke and CO AlarmsSafety - - August 31, 2011This is for all Mac's that have an enclosed Cabin, and these items should be mandatory. Go to Home Depot, Lowes, or whatever local hardware giant or Mom and Pop store you have and purchase them, now. I can't tell you how many lessons were learned by ...
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First Aid KitSafety - - August 31, 2011Another must have on board. The exact Brand & Model is a personal choice. For the weekender, perhaps like most of us who have EMS help within an hour, something like what is pictured should suffice. I also have a medical "box" with extra Pain relieve...
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Damage Control (DC) KitSafety - - August 31, 2011This mod is for each and every recreational boater out there. It has been compiled from years of experience, and by that I mean NOT just mine, but boaters that have been plying the waters for upwards of 70+ years. One active Member of my USGAUX Floti...
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PA SystemSafety - - August 28, 2011Another nice mode. With my RAM+ mike I can sit in the cockpit and yell at the weekend warriors as they violate some "Rule of the Road"! In reality it makes a nice foghorn. Coupled to the Standard Horizon GX3000S, which has built in Fog Signals, I hav...
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Fire Extinguisher MountsSafety - - August 28, 2011For those of you who live in the States, US Federal Regulations require that a 25' to less than 40' vessel WITHOUT an approved "Fixed System" (I assume all of us 26' Mac owners here) REQUIRE 2 B-I or 1 B-II be Aboard at all times. These are minimum r...
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19" Ring Buoy with mountSafety - - August 26, 2011Looking to make use of the available space, I added a ring buoy mount to the mast travel crutch. Keeps it handy while sailing but out of the way. Published by: henecle
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Cabin Heater Safety WarningSafety - - September 17, 2010Warning! Be careful w/any cabin heater using propane, kerosine, butane, diesel, or any open flame or ignition point (electric heaters as well). All of these, esp Gasoline fumes, are heavier than air. Bad combination! Gasoline's attributes: low flash ...
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PREPARES FOR WINTERSafety - - November 9, 2009Hello, My name is John Gruber from Belgrade, a country Serbia I am the owner of sailboat 26m MacGregor, 2005. age. I am interested the following: A boat is filled with water ballast, as moving winter period, whether referring to the boat removed from...
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DecalsSafety - - August 29, 2007When landlubbers are on board they always get a safety briefing to help them survive, small decals are affixed to the storage compartments to direct them to the appropriate equipment. Jack Sparrow Published by: Jack Sparrow
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LifelinesSafety - - August 14, 2007One of our lifelines came without a thimble fitted after one season it had broken strands one of these strands caught and ripped the spinnaker. We replaced the lifelines with 5/32 wire removed from the shrouds as we had replaced all the standing rigg...
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LifebuoySafety - - August 6, 2007Being a bit of a thrill seeker the Admiral insisted that this vital piece of safety equipment be handy at all times. Jack Saprrow Published by: Jack Sparrow
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chartSafety - - May 14, 2001I got this idea from 'The Sailors Sketchbook'. If your gps goes out, you need your paper charts. Cut a piece of plexiglass--for the front--and very thin plywood--for the back--and tape bottom and both sides with ripstop tape. Slide in your chart and ...
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extinguisherSafety - - March 20, 2001This position next to the door to the head is ideal for reaching the fire extinguisher from inside or out, and it will not be blocked by any fire in the galley. Published by: coffeyd
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Emergency TillerSafety - - September 19, 2000This device was designed to fit a 1996 model with the steering bolt located in the center of the steerin bar, and (in my case) with the engine steering connection straight back from the steering bar center. It will operatethe rudders only, with the e...
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12v HornSafety - - November 30, -0001A marine-grade 12 volt horn bought from Boat US for $25. We thru-bolted it into the cavity behind the head roof liner and wired a push button switch to the steering pedistal with a 10 amp inline fuse. Plenty loud enough to provide basic safety and th...
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