The Spinlock Fairlead pic did not go thru on first post. There are no sharp edges to damage foresails on this quality fairlead. Even with the curvature of the bow pulpit it fits well. Closehaul

Pitchpole, On my 2000 26X I use a Spinlock fairlead attached to the bow pulpit to control the tack line. Simply thru the fairlead and attach to a forward cleat. It gets the tack as far forward as possible without adding a bow sprit. Also, the BWY kit may include enough line to have both port and sta...

I purchased my 2000 26X in 2010 so have enjoyed for 15 years. It was basically stock when purchased with only 47 hrs on the original 50HP Evinrude. Owners modify their boats to fit their needs - I have made modifications to support a cruising lifestyle (not a racer or daysailer). I enjoy living off ...

Tuxonpup, Nice refrigerator - you will not regret your purchase (or cheese floating in the bloody ice water from yesterday's hamburger). I have an Engel MT35 mounted in the starboard aft dinette seat. I cut the tub off 7.5" down from the flange and mounted hangers that the Engel handles rest on...

Starscream, From your garage mock-up photo I see what you are trying to do (weak support and not much bearing spread). My 26X is in storage so unable to send pic of my mod (solar panel support structure) but will try to explain. The enabler for my arrangement is the addition of a 2"x2" squ...

Tis the season - Thank YOU. It's a good feeling to support (by pressing the Donate button) good people, and the MacGregorSailors website is successful due to the team at BridgerComputerSolutions and the efforts of our Moderators (Russ, Kmclemore, NiceAft, Hamin'X, Dlandersson, Jimmyt). With a total ...

In case you haven’t seen it - there is a used SuperSail tandem axle listed in the classifieds on this site. Located in Iowa, $4900. Closehaul

Jack stands to elevate trailer during off season storage helps avoid the tires taking on a ‘set’. More importantly they avoid the suspension system from taking on a ‘set’ (particularly important with the factory 26M trailer that has elastomer torsion springs). Closehaul

Rambler, Your plan sounds solid and well thought out. Owners modify to their intended use - single battery is great if just day sailing on the bay, gunkholing up the Old Fort Bayou for a weekend may require separate house battery with solar. I spend a lot of time on the hook and am at Gen 3.5 with a...

Rambler, Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your selection and purchase of a Macgregor. In response to you question on ‘How the Mac 26X battery was initially designed/installed?’ I concur with prior postings, ‘it should be in a battery box’, but I do not think that was Rodger’s factory desi...

A place for the ‘steaming light’. Only required if trawling at night. Closehaul

I am not a racer and single hand mostly- so I rig for easy handling. Used the boom kicker a few times but the topping lift is easier for me (not a racer). As for the boom vang, it is only needed when reaching and when single handing was a hassle going forward to adjust. When reaching, I use ‘genoa t...

Sorry for your experience. I observed a similar event with a sailor and a tree limb. It happens fast - but is in slow motion when reliving (don't relive it). To recover some of your cost you may want to consider chopping into 4'~5' sections and selling to Mac owners that are converting to trawlers. ...

Shane, I center the motor up and tie a bungy on steering wheel to keep it there during transport. Otherwise, it is free to flop to one side and do damage (not only the engine cover, but also the gelcoat where rudder bar hits at extreme travel (on 26X)). Closehaul

PPHobie, Another option would be to take the Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island. It’s a big ferry that can accept vehicle with trailer (need reservation for oversized load). https://www.ontarioferries.com/ms-chi-cheemaun/ It’s roughly a two hr crossing and would add another adven...