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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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Companionway hatch boardCockpit - Calgary (MacGregor 26X) - December 3, 2023The goal was to make the door multi-piece for easier storage. Decided as well to provide a means of securing us inside the boat if needed, for instance in a shady Walmart parking lot. Used HDPE 'cutting board', a 3x3 piece is enough. Cheaper than Sta...
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Added Bow Support Bracket to trailerTrailer - (MacGregor 26X) - September 23, 2023One last project we finished today before launching was to finalize our bow support on our trailer. We actually got this from the replacement trailer we got and refurbished/adjusted for our runabout Scrambled. The replacement trailer was a Shore-Land...
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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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Easily Removable Sonar Transducer Stern MountInstruments - (MacGregor 26X) - September 17, 2023Hi All! We recently completed a mod to allow us to have a removable sonar transducer for our Mac26X. Advantages to easily remove our sonar transducer > when not in use > minimize marine growth > when trailering > when backing into the bea...
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My First Mod! Stern Berth LightingLighting - (MacGregor 26X) - September 1, 2023Hello there! We recently acquired ‘Courageous’ and have found the forum of tremendous benefit. So here’s my very first modification: lighting for the stern berth/storage area on our 26X. I ran low voltage wire from the battery compartment to the tran...
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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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Guide Post AdditionTrailer - (MacGregor 26X) - April 13, 2023Several years ago……We found that attempting to land our Mac26X on the trailer in windy and cross current conditions has been challenging :@ :#(and seriously humorous to the boat ramp crowd :p). We started with two post just rear of the aft axle. … st...
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“Mini” A/C Condensate BilgeWater Systems - (MacGregor 26X) - March 4, 2023It’s March 4th, Saturday night, and I’m deep into the bilges of Over Easy having just completed a new Mini Air Conditioner Condensate Darwin Bilge! Ta Da!!! We had wanted to get this accomplished ever since we installed the A/C in Over Easy! It sorta...
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HomeMade Anchor sailAnchoring - (MacGregor 26X) - September 20, 2022Good condition Dacron sailcloth cut from Old used jib. I reinforced each corner with 3 layers of dacron and used v69 bonded polyester thread in a singer heavy duty 4423 sewing machine. Leech and luff reinforced with boltrope made from paracord 550. B...
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NEW INTERIOR CUSHIONS AND UPHOLSTERY INSTALLEDInterior - (MacGregor 26X) - September 19, 2022WE FINALLY installed our new 6” thick conformal foam pads! We decided to leave the dinette table down to make things more comfortable while staying aboard and over nightingale in Over Easy. We made a new simple bow berth extension to lengthen that be...
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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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Bimini Height ImprovementCockpit - Bimini (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022And then we modified the Bimini. The Bimini height originally was a bit too low in that one couldn’t stand up in the cockpit where moving about basically bent over. This was more than a bit awkward. We made a pair of extension legs to raise the Bimin...
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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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Engine Load Distribution/Reinforcement PlateMotor - Reinforcement (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022In preparation for our new engine we decided to take the opportunity to add a new additional load distribution/reinforcement plate. The new 3/4” thick G-10 transom reinforcement plate was cut to size, drilled, edge routered both sides, primed and coa...
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NEW & IMPROVED THROUGH THE HULL BOXInstruments - Sonar (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022We decided that while our original through the hull sonar transducer tank worked well for straight down depth reading it didn’t allow us to use the side scan sonar feature due to the original tank restricting the side view angles We originally tried ...
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Improved Pedestal FeedthroughsCockpit - Pedestal (MacGregor 26X) - July 18, 2022While having to unbolt the pedestal from the cockpit floor I decided that while the cables were removed it was a prime time to investigate the persistent nuisance leak into the aft berth I’ve suspected originates at the two pedestal feed throughs. It...
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compressor refrigerator positionElectrical - refrigerator (MacGregor 26X) - May 26, 2022living the boat, more than once I found myself on the ladder and every person of the crew asked me "While you are there ....". I realized at that moment that the best place for the fridge was right at the entrance
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Mac26X DC Electrical SystemElectrical - Shaped electrical panel (MacGregor 26X) - May 26, 2022Shaped electrical panel with dimmable light synoptic.
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3D Printed Mast CapElectrical - mast cap (MacGregor 26X) - April 4, 2022I needed a way to mount my new VHF antenna, wind indicator and anchor light. So I decided I would design and print one up. It's made from PETG that's pretty strong and UV resistance. I over sized it to make it strong as possible. Everything is screwe...
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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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Interior Hatch Handles Mod for Mac26XInterior - Companionway (MacGregor 26X) - September 19, 2021Hi All The companionway sliding hatch exterior handle has two 1/4-20 threaded rods protrude into the interior by several inches. There was no interior handle to open the sliding hatch from the interior other than the two threaded rods. This was provi...
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Cruising Storage for a Mac26XStorage - (MacGregor 26X) - September 5, 2021Hi All In preparation for our anticipated cruising aboard our Mac26X the Admiral and I decided we needed to organize our storage needs. The Photo is the “General Layout” of our storage bins in the aft berth We used the Hefty Brand clear(ish) sided st...
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Air Conditioning Mod for Mac26XInterior - Air Conditioning (MacGregor 26X) - September 5, 2021Hi All This is our Air Conditioning Mod for a Mac26X. We took a 6000 BTU 115 VAC portable single exhaust tube room A/C unit and installed it in our Mac26X just aft of the battery box next to the Galley. We looked at several different options but deci...
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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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Mac26X Wall Mounted/Removable Battery ChargerElectrical - Battery Charger (MacGregor 26X) - July 29, 2021Hi All A somewhat recent addition to our DC Electrical System Mod is this compact digital Battery Charger to replace our older “Godzilla” Start/Charger which is great and all but is 8x the volume! Yes there may be smaller ones out there but this suit...
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Mac26X DC Electrical System ModificationElectrical - DC Electrical (MacGregor 26X) - July 27, 2021We were asked to post what we accomplished for our modification of Over Easy’s Mac26X DC Electrical system to this section of the forum. While the existing DC electrical was adequate and functional we wanted to upgrade Over Easy to a DUAL BATTERY SYS...
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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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Mac26X Galley ModificationsGalley - Galley (MacGregor 26X) - July 23, 2021In preparation for our anticipated cruising the Atlantic ICW we modified the galley in Over Easy. A detailed description can be found at: Main site < Board index < MacGregorSailors Forum < Repairs and Modifications Under the title: Mac26X Ga...
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Dual Battery Select Charge & Use Control Switch System Modification On a Mac26XElectrical - Dual battery (MacGregor 26X) - July 23, 2021In preparing Over Easy for our anticipated cruising of the Atlantic ICW we modified our electrical system to incorporate a Dual Battery Select Charge & Use Control Switch System Modification. A complete description of this modification can be fou...
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Mod to Fuel System (Selector/Filter/Regulator/Primer) for DualMotor - Fuel tank (MacGregor 26X) - July 23, 2021In preparing Over Easy to cruise the Atlantic ICW we chose to make some modifications to our vessel. We upgraded our fuel system to incorporate: 1) dual 12 gallon tanks 2) external fuel filter/separator 3) 3/8 diameter fuel lines 4) 3-way fuel select...
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Steering brakeCockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - May 13, 2021Adjusting ring 20mm https://www.ebay.de/itm/283765508273?hash=item4211be08b1:g:qFYAAOSwcMJgmvDl Eye bolts M6 x 60mm https://www.ebay.de/itm/283826918648?hash=item42156714f8:g:p4EAAOSw9ehgmvgG
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Cockpit seat revision (underside / inside)Cockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - May 13, 2021The seat was very soft and there were many hairline cracks. The seat was sawn open, new struts laminated in and closed again from below. Covered with gelcoat and topcoat.
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Replace steering systemMotor - (MacGregor 26X) - May 12, 2021Seastar "Back Mount Rack" 8ft./244cm Länge Bellows: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B088P2N6SB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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transom molding repairMotor - (MacGregor 26X) - May 12, 2021Material: Polyester-resin Polyester-Gelcoat RAL 9016 Polyester-Topcoat RAL 9016 Polyester-filler UPS VossChemie V11 Beech multiplex board 18mm Tool: Fein Multimaster syringe 20ml a lot of sandpaper much patience
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Cork interiorCockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - March 27, 2021Hi , for this decoration I used a 2mm thick cork roll and a slow-acting water-based glue.
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Replace stuck steering wheel and Steering BrakeCockpit - 2002 (MacGregor 26X) - March 24, 2021Wanted to add a steering brake to my upgraded steering system. Had to use a 3 jaw puller to remove the old wheel. Tried wd40, pb blaster both overnight. 1. Used 24in breaker bar to remove the old wheel nut. Stabilize wheel. 2. Sprayed pb blaster and ...
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Hatchway DoorsCockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - August 17, 2020As other owners have done, I've replaced the large white door that came with our '02 X. 3/4" plywood with 6 layers of spar urethane (the first 3 thinned 50% for absorption) and an oak piece for the overlap. Still need an inside latch or two when I fi...
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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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Helm Seat FendersStorage - (MacGregor 26X) - August 12, 2020Liked this mod another owner had done so copied it with a bit different attachment idea. Drilled the holes, tapped in and glued those plugs used in drywall. If the cup hanger hooks ever fail due to the thin plastic here I'll glue on some treated wood...
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3D Printed West Marine Panel odElectrical - (MacGregor 26X) - August 7, 2020I have three West Marine power panels in my 26x right now. I had only one small 4-switch one initially, but my system and needs have grown with my recent revising of the electrical system. I have an issue with these simple and inexpensive panels. Old...
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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...