The mast can also be raised and lowered by hand with 2 people but it is a much easier oneperson job with the mast raising system. In march of 2003, macgregor introduced the macgregor 26m, to replace the 26x that had been in production for 7 years. Macgregor 26m how we raise the mast and rig galactica youtube. Macgregor sailing yachts for sale uk, used macgregor. This is a trailerable sailboat that can pull young skiers or tubers with the yamaha f60 outboard or to just spend a quiet day sailing on the lake or ocean. I found out the hard way ie, when i forgot to attach them, prior to raising the mast, in my eagerness to get onto the water once that the baby stays are essential to stop the mast from tumbling sideways, that is if you are doing the job on your own. This macgregor 26m is in great condition, fully serviced, and ready to sail. One person can raise the mast, launch the boat and sail away in 10 to 15 minutes. The macgregor 26x sailboat was first introduced in 1995 by the macgregor yacht corp, built by roger macgregor.
It is designed so that a solo sailor can launch it from the trailer and step the mast using the simple winching system. The macgregor 26m is the boaters answer when someone cant decide between a sailboat or a powerboat. We decided for robert to do everything to lower the mast and time him. Macgregor 26 m 2009 owners instructions manual pdf download. Macgregor 26m how we raise the mast and rig galactica. The 2009 26m is quick, stable, responsive, and is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable sailing boats. Jib sail a sail that attaches to the forward wire that holds up the mast headstay. I go all the same places i took my hobie 16 and more. The 26foot macgregor is a sailboat that doesnt get much respect. It has since been widely copied and is now the standard throughout the trailerable sailboat industry.
Today i try and develop a mast raising system for my macgregor sailboat. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Does not fit 2007 and newer 26m with macgregor built roller furling system. Macgregors mastraising system makes it easy for one person to rig the b. Macgregor developed the concept of a water ballast system. Mast raising system our used mac came with a mast raising system when we bought it. So even with lines led aft it is often necessary to go up on deck and free the halyard when gets fouled, making having lines led aft sort of pointless. This is easily rectified by connecting the stays at the mast raising bail. Macgregor sailboat mast boats for sale new and used. The boat sails well under just the mainsail when its breezy, and the optional rollerfurler makes it easy to get the jib out without leaving the cockpit. The owner of the boat put a lot of thought into this system because he wanted to sail. Macgregor 26 owners instructions manual pdf download.
Blue hull surge brakes on trailer jib sail with equipment roller furling system for the jib boom vang mast raising system 1 6gallon fuel tank. Perfect for the beginner sailor with a mast raising lowering system. Trailer jib sail, sheets and blocks for cdi furler with white uv cdi roller furling system mast raising system outboard bar and connector to link engine to rudder. Page 21 macgregor yacht corporations responsibility for safety against damage to the boat ceases at the time the boat leaves the macgregor yacht corp. The new boat is substantially different from the old. Currently, lenore walks the drum forward as the mast goes up with many a pinched finger. The other basic specs are the same as found on macgregor 26m. Most boats will need some additional hardware, especially if you dont have any mast raiser. We have heard of many ways to make mast raising with a furler easier. This is the newer winch style mast raising system for use on all macgregor and venture boats except the 26m. If you are replacing an early style 5 mast, or if your mast is damaged badly enough that it is difficult to. The eyes are about 45 inches ahead of the mast pivot point and about 2628 inches out from it.
Macgregor 26m how we raise the mast and rig galactica duration. The boat sails well under just the mainsail when its breezy and the optional rollerfurler makes it easy to get the jib out without leaving the cockpit. Raising the catalina 22 mast using the boom as a gin pole duration. This system can be used if you dont have a mast raiser at all or if you want to update a block and tackle style system to the newer winch style. Rigging mrs macgregor 26m january 30, 2020 the 26m raising stays are not connected to the mast. This system makes it possible to have a very lightweight boat for powering and trailering, and the heavy stability necessary for safe sailing. All original hardware fits except mast base bottom and mast cap order new style. Apr 19, 2010 the boat has a mast raising pole for a macgregor 26m with an ingenious addition to help manage the furling drum, a set of baby stays to hold the mast on centerline, and a small dinghy motor davit mounted on the stern and outfitted with a u shaped mast crutch.
The two middle arrows point to the baby stays that are attached with s hooks on the lower ends to deck eyes that are opposite the mast base and are on the hinge line of the mast almost. Does not have sail feed slot cut or any holes drilled for hardware. Our macgregor index pagemac 26s rigging mods index page previous page next page if there is one. Poptop with enclosure, mastcrutch homemade, fishdepth finder, mast raising system with gin pole, spinnaker is in excellent condition, main and jib are in goodaverage condition, stainless steel boarding ladder, sink, alcohol stove, enclosed head with a porto. Bekijk macgregor boten te koop nieuwe en gebruikte. This boat features a foldable mast so that it can be trailered for daysailing using a regular suv with a hitch. Includes trailer with surge disc brakes and all standard equipment. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Macgregor s mast raising system makes it easy for one person to rig the boat in the parking lot beside the launch ramp. The 26m raising stays are not connected to the mast.
Macgregor 26 m 2009 owners instructions manual pdf. Price we have raised continue reading macgregor 26m vs 26x. Macgregor 26x, 2000, tulsa, oklahoma, sailboat for sale from. We bought our mac 26m used, and couldnt find any videos for lowering the mast just raising it. From blocks to springs, there were many viable solutions. This 2014 tattoo 26 sailboat for sale, includes the following equipment. Fits most sailboats like catalina 22, precision 23, macgregor, merit, venture. Ive been sailing my hobie 16 for years and wanted to upgrade. The perfect solo mastraising system for small sailboats with.
One great benefit of the trailer sailer is that you can take the mast off turning your boat into a nice little motor cruiser for exploring any rivers that. Macgregor 26 great deals on used and new sailboats. Macgregor 26 sailboats macgregor sailboats macgregor. Connect the end of the mast raising pole to the forward holes in the mast base as shown below. You can have the peace and quiet of sailing, or the fun of powering economically at up to 24mph with a 70hp outboard bwy has been offering the option of 70hp since we completed the initial motoring performance tests for the macgregor factory on the very. Macgregor 26m mast raising system fix sailboat owners forums. The trailerablity of it, the kick up rudders, rotating mast, and the ability to beach land it drew me in. Excellent condition with many extra cost factory options.
This hybrid is capable of speeds under power of over 20 knots. Dec 16, 2019 2007 macgregor 26m o original owner boat has been lovingly maintained o this boat is a blast super fun to sail, cruise around under motor power, anchor and swim, weekend sleep overs. Standard equipment on 26m starting in mid 2007, replaces 3 x 5 mast on earlier 26m. I put the mast up the first couple times by just pushing it up.
The macgregor 26m offers high speed powering without compromising sailing performance. Since this was the first time he had ever unstepped the mast, that is a very short time. The perfect solo mastraising system for small sailboats. Any former or current macgregor 26m owners out here. Macgregor most sailboats macgregor sailboat details. The problem is, the stanchion connection is not in line with the hinge pin at the mast step bracket. Stepping and unstepping mast on the 2006 macgregor 26m. Roger macgregor and his team have sailed the 26x and the 26m in 50 knots of wind without significant problems, yet it is still just a coastal. If im really rushed, we can rig it in 2025 minutes.
The drawing on the following page drawing 26 shows the proper angle. Macgregor 26 fitting and stepping the mast single handed. Macgregor in vendita macgregor barche usate e nuove in. With all these issues of the 26m in mind i first boarded an edge in late july 2008. The mast is lifted using a small brake winch mounted on the mast raising pole the term brake winch means a winch that you crank both up and down. View and download macgregor 26 m 2009 owners instructions manual online. Currently features a 15 hp 4stroke outboard as the previous owner preferred sailing to motorboating.
The boat has a mast raising pole for a macgregor 26m with an ingenious addition to help manage the furling drum, a set of baby stays to hold the mast on centerline, and a small dinghy motor davit mounted on the stern and outfitted with a u shaped mast crutch. Macgregor 26x, 2000, tulsa, oklahoma, sailboat for sale. Macgregor 26m vs 26x macgregor sailboats macgregor 26. Welcome to macgregor sailboats macgregor yacht corp, home to the worlds most versatile sailing boat.
We bought our mac 26m used, and couldnt find any videos for lowering the mastjust raising it. All i did was loosen the jib furling line, and from start to finish robert had the mast down in 7 minutes 9 seconds. Mast up sailboat mast raising system catalina macgregor more. The macgregor 26 is comfortable above and below deck. Approximately 5000 of the x had been produced before being replaced by the m. Trailer jib sail, sheets and blocks for cdi furler with white uv cdi roller furling system mast raising system outboard bar and connector to link engine to rudder head. Photo 23 mast raising block and tackle, top pole end. The macgregor mast raising system gets a big thumbs up from me. Extra large hatches provide lots of air circulation for cool nights. Photo 22 mast raising pole attachment rig the block and tackle to the end of the pole as shown in photos 23 and 24. The boat also has a simplified system for raising the mast. Macgregor 26s rigging mods page 2 purple sage trading post. Macgregor s mast raising system makes it easy for one person to rig the b.
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