I have a 2014 Tattoo 26, this is my second season with it. I installed BWY quick-release steering upgrade this year. During the installation I noticed that my engine (60hp Etec) turned sharper starboard than to port. It turned out that the steering linkage that comes through the transom wall would t...

I also find it interesting that the things that people usually complain about in the Mac's were conscious engineering decisions made by MacGregor allowing him to make a boat for half the price of his nearest competitors.

If you want a bottom paint that will work in a slip or on a trailer I would use Coppercoat. With a coppercoat approved barrier coat it should last 5 to 10 years in a slip or 15 to 20 years on a trailer.

I owned a 98 26X and sold it in 2007. I have owned a 92 26s for 3 years. I just purchased a 2014 Tattoo 26 but have not sailed it yet. If your main concern is sailing performance, I would keep the 26d, it will sail better than an X or M. However, the X and M are much more comfortable for living in. ...

The lazaret can be used for a below deck fuel tank with the addition of Blue Water Yachts passive vent kit. A blower is only required for an engine located in an enclosed compartment. The problem is finding a below deck fuel tank smaller than 12 gallons. Moeller and RDS will make custom aluminum tan...

Get a new tank designed for below deck installation.

2x4 with large coat hooks. PL Marine adhesive on the 2x4 to the fiberglass. One SS wood screw into the right end and one SS bolt through the motor well.

I keep mine in the rear Laz. Launch from the cockpit and walk the line to the bow after set.