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  Cork interior

  Cockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - March 27, 2021

  Hi , 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 Brake

  Cockpit - 2002 (MacGregor 26X) - March 24, 2021

  Wanted 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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  Handy temporary anchor mount

  Anchoring - anchor (MacGregor 26S) - December 25, 2020

  Not exactly a mod, but an easy, effective, and inexpensive way to keep the anchor handy when you are planning to use it. A #8 anchor rests between the mast tangs at the fore pulpit, and is held in place with a short bungee cord. You will want to put ...

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  Head locker

  Storage - storage (MacGregor 26S) - December 25, 2020

  Storage cabinet for the head. This was tricky to make because the fore and aft walls for the head are not square with the ledge the cabinet rests on. I made a mock-up with cardboard and went from that. Note the anchor doubling as a TP holder. Everyth...

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  M19 Improvements

  Miscellaneous - (MacGregor 19) - December 22, 2020

  I 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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  Hatchway Doors

  Cockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - August 17, 2020

  As 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 Screens

  Ventilation - (MacGregor 26X) - August 15, 2020

  Made 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 Fenders

  Storage - (MacGregor 26X) - August 12, 2020

  Liked 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 od

  Electrical - (MacGregor 26X) - August 7, 2020

  I 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 Vents

  Ventilation - Nicro Solar Vent (MacGregor 26X) - July 20, 2020

  Like 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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  Lines Aft with SpinLock XAS Clutch & ViadanaUsa Deck Organizers

  Rigging - Lines Led Aft (MacGregor 26X) - July 6, 2020

  I've finally run my lines aft to the cockpit using SpinLock XAS Roap clutches and Viadana deck organizers. I'm also using the BWYacth mast deck plate. I picked up the Rope Clutches on sale over the past yr and recently came across the Viadana sailing...

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  Head bifold/vberth door

  Interior - Head (MacGregor 26M) - June 27, 2020

  To add legroom in the head, I created a bifold door panel which I added to the main door on the inside out of 6mm marine ply I had left from another project. I used 3/4 wrap around hinge, which I installed backwards since both the main door and the e...

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  Teak Hatch Tracks

  Cockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - June 18, 2020

  Always hated the stock tracks. Finally realized that you can get to the 'hidden' nuts by removing the bolts to the head so that you can flex the fiberglass enough to access them.

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  Shore Power 120v AC panel 26M

  Electrical - Shore power (MacGregor 26M) - May 21, 2020

  Marinco Stainless inlet, Blue Sea Systems AC Panel 8101 and outlets on a 2007 26M The key to successful inlet placement when you have to cut the Large hole in the boat was to cut the panel hole first, remove all foam, make a template of the inlet siz...

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  Folding Cockpit Table

  Cockpit - (MacGregor 26X) - April 21, 2020

  Laminated hinged cockpit table.Hope you enjoy the mod.

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  EV-100 Tiller Pilot below decks

  Cockpit - autopilot (MacGregor 26M) - April 20, 2020

  Installing a Raymarine EV-100 tiller pilot below decks. This mod is from BOAT and is quite possibly the best and cleanest autopilot for the 26M Here is the link to the thread https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25657

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  Extension of V berth 26X

  Berths - (MacGregor 26X) - April 17, 2020

  Extension of “V” Berth and additional storage

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  Galley Mods 26X

  Galley - (MacGregor 26X) - April 17, 2020

  I removed the original galley storage and replaced with three sliding draws, a cutlery draw and a large cupboard door, The mod created much more storage space with easier access, hope you like the mod

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  Plate and Cup Storage

  Galley - (MacGregor 26X) - April 14, 2020

  Plate and cup storage unit located above galley table in a 26X

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  Correct Mast Raising Stay Design

  Rigging - MRS (MacGregor 26M) - January 30, 2020

  The 26M raising stays are not connected to the mast. This is easily rectified by connecting the stays at the mast raising bail. The problem is, the stanchion connection is not in line with the hinge pin at the mast step bracket. In this mod, I reloca...

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