I have also ordered from MacGregorparts.com. I got my order but there was a pretty good wait involved. I have since ordered from http://www.bwyachts.com and got much quicker service. They are willing to give you advice on installation and ordering and are very knowledgeable about the 26X.

I had a 1987 MacGregor 26 for a year and a half and then bought a 1996 26X two years ago. Although it does not sail quite as well, the 26X is a far superior boat in my view. The layout is much more livable, open and comfortable. I am 5'10" and can stand in the the head compartment. The steering...

I just replaced the rotary steering unit in my 1996 :macx: by contacting the people at Blue Water Yachts. They knew exactly what I needed and even gave me instructions for the replacement process. They really know the MacGregor boats and I have had great success ordering a number of things through t...

I use a nice little butane single burner stove inside, along with a rail propane BBQ. I keep the small butane cans (two will last a very long time) in the fuel locker along with the 1 Lb propane cans for the BBQ. I bring in the can only when I am cooking on the stove. I bought the stove for $20 at a...

[quote="Don T"]Hello: OK, so now I've gone back and retrofit my water system with low density poly tubing. It's the stuff they use to plumb ice makers and water filters in refridgerators. quote] Don- Where did you buy the poly tubing? Is it more expensive than the other tubing? What diamet...

I have purchased a flexible tank. I have heard that several people have put the tanks under the cooler liner under the dinette seat. That seems like a very good use of the space. I have a few questions for those who have gone that route: :?: How did you install the tank? Is it ok to just lay it on t...