This is coming to you from inside our new-to-us 2002 MacGregor 26X in the RV parking lot at the FlyingJ truck stop in Davenport, Iowa! We had to use the big truck parking at the FJ in Cheyenne WY last night, and I was too tired to get online. We found this boat in Salt Lake City, headed out Wednesday, bought it Friday, and headed back. Should be home tomorrow. It pulls along through the mountains at 75-80 mph like it isn't even back there behind the F250.
The boat was being sold by a brokage for an older couple who bought it 3 years ago and used it once before he started on the downhill spiral of Alzheimers.
Factory Options:
Roller Furling (standard jib)
Mast Raising System
Bimini
Swim Ladder
Stove
Porta-Potti
Surge Brakes
Spare Tire and bracket
NO cockpit cushions
Dealer/Owner-Installed Options:
50HP Suzuki EFI four-stroke
Two 12 gallon gas tanks
Dual batteries w/Perko switch
Tachometer in lower pedestal
Bulkhead Compass in upper pedestal
Grab rail on pedestal
Swim ladder hand rail
Stainless 3" Day/Night Solar Vent
12V Lighter Outlet
3 Fire Extinguishers
Inside Head Door latch
Windex
The interior is like new, and I'm sure the vent fan helped keep it that way. We expected the boat to have some oxidation on the top, and it did. What we weren't aware of was the painted on boat numbers to have to try to remove, and a bubba-repair of a small ding in the front of the hatch. Seems I read of someone here having to repair a similar mistake.
I generally like the mods done on this boat, except the location of the lighter, the Perko switch, and two of the fire extinguishers. One is mounted where it prevents the ladder from swinging up. We weren't aware there were so many mods on the boat. The lady listed only what she could remember.
We got our first taste of MacGregor quality tonight when I felt a rough spot in the sink, and went to rub my finger over it. My finger punched all the way through the sink! It's paper thin in that area, and the boat is obviously out of warranty. I just hope the hull is a little thicker!
I'm sure I'll be back with more questions, but it's getting late.
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Moe
We bought one!
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Dimitri-2000X-Tampa
- Admiral
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
- Location: Tampa, Florida 2000 Mercury BigFoot 50HP 4-Stroke on 26X hull# 3575.B000
Moe, congratulations on your purchase!
The durade ventilator is extremely important to keep out mildew. I'm surprised that your sink is that thin, sounds like a defect. My 2000 model sink is much tougher than that, I mounted a residential kitchen faucet on mine. A lot of people seem to put in bar sinks which look pretty slick.
Have fun with your boat, I'm working on some long overdue mods myself.
The durade ventilator is extremely important to keep out mildew. I'm surprised that your sink is that thin, sounds like a defect. My 2000 model sink is much tougher than that, I mounted a residential kitchen faucet on mine. A lot of people seem to put in bar sinks which look pretty slick.
Have fun with your boat, I'm working on some long overdue mods myself.
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Frank C
new to you
You'll find things you dont like...things you love...what I like best is when we are out on the water enjoying our Mac26 X even when it isnt a good sailing day...and the rest of the sailboats are at the dock.
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richandlori
- Admiral
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- Joined: Wed Aug 18, 2004 8:08 pm
- Location: Living Aboard in Morro Bay, CA
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Moe,
Great to hear about your purchase. I also made a purchase last Friday myself. We bought a 2004 26M. It was purchased by an older man and his wife, but health issues forced a sell. The boat was up in Lake Tahoe, CA and only in the watter twice. I was looking at a new 26M, but when I found this one at 27,500 versus 34,000 for a new boat, it seemed like a no brainer. I actually prefer the 2004 interrior over the 2005, as I like the open cabin and the galley location works for me. As soon as I got it home, I raised the mast (with the mast raising system) for the first time in about 20 minutes, it was a piece of cake! The "speedysailer.com" instructional video that came with the boat, was without a doubt the worst video production I have ever seen in my life and my wife was hoping the the quality of the video isn't fortelling the quality of the boat. The boat has just about all of the factory and dealer options imaginable, and a new 50 Hp honda 4stroke. I just can't wait to get her in the water.
Enjoy
Rich Boren
Great to hear about your purchase. I also made a purchase last Friday myself. We bought a 2004 26M. It was purchased by an older man and his wife, but health issues forced a sell. The boat was up in Lake Tahoe, CA and only in the watter twice. I was looking at a new 26M, but when I found this one at 27,500 versus 34,000 for a new boat, it seemed like a no brainer. I actually prefer the 2004 interrior over the 2005, as I like the open cabin and the galley location works for me. As soon as I got it home, I raised the mast (with the mast raising system) for the first time in about 20 minutes, it was a piece of cake! The "speedysailer.com" instructional video that came with the boat, was without a doubt the worst video production I have ever seen in my life and my wife was hoping the the quality of the video isn't fortelling the quality of the boat. The boat has just about all of the factory and dealer options imaginable, and a new 50 Hp honda 4stroke. I just can't wait to get her in the water.
Enjoy
Rich Boren
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marc ducharme
- Deckhand
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- Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2004 4:59 pm
- Location: Salve Lake Alberta CA 04M50hp
Congrats to both of you, welcome to the 
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greybird-M
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- Joined: Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:00 am
- Location: Cocoa, Florida, Aquanaut, 03 26M, 50 HP Honda
- Contact:
SpeedyRigger
Yeah, that SpeedyRigger video is not too good but their hearts are in the right place. Congratulations to Moe, welcome to our sailing 'club'!.
-Walt
-Walt
2002x
Congrats Moe,
That boat is extra clean-- good deal. Prepare to have the time of your life. The 2002 macx I own is hands down my favorite possession. There is no better value IMHO. The difference between the Mac and most other boats is it GETS USED... constantly. The boat is so cheap, easy to maintain, trailer and launch that it becomes a big part of your life. Have fun and stay safe (remember to lift those rudders and especially C/b when powering fast-I suggest posting a loud sticker to somewhere to remind you).
Best,
Rolf
That boat is extra clean-- good deal. Prepare to have the time of your life. The 2002 macx I own is hands down my favorite possession. There is no better value IMHO. The difference between the Mac and most other boats is it GETS USED... constantly. The boat is so cheap, easy to maintain, trailer and launch that it becomes a big part of your life. Have fun and stay safe (remember to lift those rudders and especially C/b when powering fast-I suggest posting a loud sticker to somewhere to remind you).
Best,
Rolf
Thanks guys, and congratulations to you too, Richard! We finally made it home.
I think the sink problem was just a bubble between gel coat and glass, but I'll look at it later. We'd already talked about putting a sheet of 1/4" Corian on top of the galley and installing a stainless steel sink. That may be easier than repairing the fiberglas!
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Moe
I think the sink problem was just a bubble between gel coat and glass, but I'll look at it later. We'd already talked about putting a sheet of 1/4" Corian on top of the galley and installing a stainless steel sink. That may be easier than repairing the fiberglas!
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Moe
Congratz!
Congratulations to both of you, and welcome!
I own a 2004 26M myself, Richard - and I am loving it! Ditto on the interior - I'm glad I got mine when I did before they changed it.
As stated above, I use my boat more than any other sailboat in the marina (I have the only MacGregor here, except for one that lives on a trailer and rarely ever moves)!
Take care and have oodles of fun, and feel free to come here with questions - the folks on this board are a goldmine of friendly advice.
- AndyS
I own a 2004 26M myself, Richard - and I am loving it! Ditto on the interior - I'm glad I got mine when I did before they changed it.
As stated above, I use my boat more than any other sailboat in the marina (I have the only MacGregor here, except for one that lives on a trailer and rarely ever moves)!
Take care and have oodles of fun, and feel free to come here with questions - the folks on this board are a goldmine of friendly advice.
- AndyS
Thanks for the tip on the matching gel coat!
Our fuel tanks had the hose connection inboard in the cockpit, so I went to remove them to clean out the compartment, and see how hard it would be to get to the filler.
The empty port side tank almost came out but I soon realized I'd have to take the gas cap off to get it out. Wasn't easy, but it came out.
The starboard side tank read about 1/4 tank, but I can't even get it to budge upward to slide it inboard.
I thought this was ridiculous for recommended 9 gallon tanks I was told they were, especially to try to fill them, until I looked at the tag on the removed tank.
They're Tempo LPT12 gallon tanks. I'm going to try the new 1" lower Tempo fuel caps, Part # 060100, Model # 100CDS, before cutting the compartments. Perhaps by morning the swelling will go down on the starboard tank and I can get it out.
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Moe
Our fuel tanks had the hose connection inboard in the cockpit, so I went to remove them to clean out the compartment, and see how hard it would be to get to the filler.
The empty port side tank almost came out but I soon realized I'd have to take the gas cap off to get it out. Wasn't easy, but it came out.
The starboard side tank read about 1/4 tank, but I can't even get it to budge upward to slide it inboard.
I thought this was ridiculous for recommended 9 gallon tanks I was told they were, especially to try to fill them, until I looked at the tag on the removed tank.
They're Tempo LPT12 gallon tanks. I'm going to try the new 1" lower Tempo fuel caps, Part # 060100, Model # 100CDS, before cutting the compartments. Perhaps by morning the swelling will go down on the starboard tank and I can get it out.
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Moe