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(back)Stay out of the way!Rigging - Backstay (MacGregor 26S) - August 18, 2022Moving the backstay so it does not block the ladder and swim platform.
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Anchor Light and WindvaneLighting - - December 1, 2019This picture shows the mount for the anchor light and windvane. We didn't have a mast cap, so I used a piece of plexiglass (B) that I mounted on the brackets that the backstay attaches to. I picked plexiglass because it was handy, and it doesn't stan...
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Quick Release PinsRigging - - December 1, 2019We all hate to mess with clevis pins right? Try ball lock pins. I use 1/4 " x 2" pins on the boom/mast gooseneck connection, the tack of the main, and to fasten the roller reefing drum to the bow. Never had one come loose but I recommned using long p...
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Adjustable BackStayRigging - - August 26, 2011Another mod has been discussed on the board repeatedly, again I doubt I'll add anything important here since the pros and cons Mainsail adjustment can be found at the message boards. FWIW, I use the backstay adjuster more for releasing tension on the...
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Topping LiftRigging - - August 26, 2011Again, a mod has been discussed on the board repeatedly, again I doubt I'll add anything important here since the pros and cons Mainsail can be found at the message boards. And again though I discussed in an earlier mod that I don't mind spending $$ ...
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BWY Backstay TensionerRigging - - August 23, 2011Replaced the factory backstay with a new Backstay Tensioner from Blue Water Yachts. Makes pinning the CDI RF easy, just loosen the backstay and raise with the mast raising winch (I have the new style). The RF easily lines up with the forestay tang ho...
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Backstay adjuster and rudder liftExterior - - December 18, 2010Rigging the mast without the backstay adjuster was a pain, and the adjuster enabled controling the mast bent and thus the mainsail shape. Lifting up the rudder was an unnecessary excercise that once cost me a whole fingernail. To lift the rudder I us...
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full enclosure DIYCockpit - - April 20, 2010At the beginning I had only narrow dodger, side "wings", and factory bimini. First I built the arch in order to move the backstay away from the cockpit and raise the bimini to gain standing height behind the wheel. I also shortened original bimini so...
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ArchCockpit - - March 22, 2010I decided to add full enclosure and I realize that backstay is on my way for design of my choice. So I decided to build arch that will be strong enough to support the backstay, allow me to raise bimmini to a standing height behind the wheel and from ...
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targa barExterior - - December 9, 2009I needed a place to mount two 85watt solar panels and move the backstay to a better position.I still have to mount the radar dome and chartplotter antenna. The panels fold up while trailering and can be lowered and unfolded while the mast is down. Pu...
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easy trailer hookingTrailer - - July 31, 2009For easy coupling the trailer to the car alone i have a truck mirror bolted to the ladder with wingnuts so i can see where i am backing so i easy hitting the trailer in first try ... Use some pieces of steeltubes and flatbars for making the mirrorarm...
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THE NEW COCKPITCockpit - - August 31, 2007the new cockpit with new sliding (up and down bow seat), a backstay which controlled .The pedestal guard has been moved back so there is more space and bigger cockpit table. the petrol tank has covered The roll bar is new . Published by: MS Classifie...
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THE NEW COCKPITCockpit - - August 30, 2007
THE NEW COCKPIT WITH REMOVABLE BOW SEAT AND BACKSTAY Published by: MS Classifieds
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Lines Led Aft to CockpitRigging - - July 24, 2007Here's my version of lines led aft for a Mac 25. I installed two Ronstan standing blocks at the base of the mast, a Lewmar 2 sheave organizer, and two Spinlock power cleats for the halyards. I also installed a topping lift by running a line from the ...
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Bimini-friendly Running BackstaysRigging - - May 9, 2007Running backstays seemed like the only way to eliminate the sag in the 26M headstay with the roller furler jib -- but where to mount them if you have a bimini [especially our oversized one] and can't use the aft corners? Recalling the running backs o...
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Wash-down System for MacsExterior - - March 16, 2007Problem: The deck is often in need of wash-down to remove mud related to recovered anchor mud, fish cleaning, etc. Solution: Install a pump to draft water primarily from over the transom, supplying a hose and sprayer capable of reaching all parts of ...
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Backstay TensionerRigging - - October 10, 2005This boat has a significant weather helm and pointing can be somewhat futile. Here's the backstay I've been developing. Given that forestay tension is directly proportional to the boat's pointing effectiveness as a fractional rig, and an adjustable b...
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Forestay TensionerRigging - - September 20, 2005The forestay tensioner on the M makes a significant difference when attaching the forestay. Still need a backstay on the M to aid pointing. Next mod. Need a split shackle to accomodate attaching to the bow. The X already is postioned with the correct...
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4:1 Simple Backstay AdjusterRigging - - July 9, 2005Unfortunately, MacGregor made our 26X's backstay about 2" too short for the adjuster to connect in the last hole or two, when the forestay turnbuckle is tightened all the way. And despite reading opinions to the contrary, I found the forestay easy to...
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PigtailRigging - - April 22, 2004For those of you who are wondering, you can see in the picture of the pigtail that Blue Water Yachts added to my backstay. It is just a lenght of wire that is swaged onto the stay. A brass clip is on the end clips onto the end of the boom. I use the ...
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Special Dowsar enclosure featuresCockpit - - April 5, 2004Here is shot that shows the interior volume of the Dowsar enclosure. The picture was taken cruising under power at 10 knots. Things to note: The side canvas in inside of the support structure rather than outside. The backstay passes through the bimin...
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Simple Backstay AdjusterRigging - - December 9, 2003Here is a simple mod to add an adjustable backstay. Just cut off the tang from the factory adjuster leaving the swaged loop intact. The factory backstay is not shortened at all. Add a small single upper block with becket and a lower fiddle block with...
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