Announcing the pelagic autopilot great lakes scuttlebutt. Easyup rudder mod updated steering hinges canted rudders. Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of thermo fisher scientific can void the users authority to operate the equipment. Related manuals for macgregor macgregor 25 boat macgregor 26x owners instructions manual 25 pages boat macgregor 26 m 2009 owners instructions manual 28 pages. I decided to mount on the top step to avoid drilling and mounting on bottom of cockpit wall. Drawers have clear plastic sliding covers and self lock. It is designed for trailering the boat with the mast down. Our sailboats for sale ads are cleaned out every 60 days for maximum freshness, and offer advertisers unlimited copy and plenty of photos with which to explain their boats. If you are looking to buy a new or used macgregor we have an excellent selection for you covering uk, usa, europe, med, caribbean, asia and worldwide. As one of the first online sources of sailboat cushions, we know a thing or two about creating goodfitting products from afar. See 8 results for macgregor 26 for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest boat starting from. These suggestions are designed to give you an idea of how to shape and tension your rig. Jul 01, 2007 ive heard a few people say negative things about the macgregor 26 and was wondering why.
Macgregor 26s rigging mods page 2 purple sage trading post. The 26x is designed for day sailing or cruising trips with. Macgregor 26x, 1998, lewisville, texas, sailboat for sale. View 148 photos, 1 video, features and a very detailed description. All the seatalk cables used comes with the package, i also followed kadets mod on tiller and installed the 2 tiller bracket, ordered from ebay. After retiring from full time work, then running a rental fleet of fully refurbished macgregor venture 21s, todds parents decided that they wanted a new 26 as a personal cruiser. Benefits of older 19952003 26x model over newer 2003present 26m model as a cruising boat. An autopilot in a sailboat can maintain a course in open water and be programmed to make course corrections or adjustments. Howdy all, ive been keeping an eye out for a mac 26x for a while now, and have one that has popped up that im thinking hard about i know the general hate for these boats, but ive done my research and it suits my lifestyle and circumstances best for right now. Browse all the macgregor 26x boats for sale that we have advertised, or use the filters on the left to narrow your search. Macgregor 26m, mytime first day out 409, with autopilot.
Water ballast reduces trailer weight so a large towing vehicle is not required. Our mac didnt have a bilge pump installed when we bought her and we sailed the first year without one. After studied the posted mods on autopilot, i decided to get raymarine ev1 autopilot with tiller. Used on tattoo 26, late model 26m or late 26x boats that have had their detmar steering system replaced with teleflex steering system. Macgregor 26x centerboardequipped, dualrudder, motorsailing model introduced in 1995 and produced until 2003, with 5000 produced.
Our macgregor index page mac 26s rigging mods index page previous page next page if there is one. Unlike the vast majority of us imports, the macgregor 26 with its 2. Cockpit autopilot macgregor 26m april 20, 2020 installing a raymarine ev100 tiller pilot below decks. More room in cockpit where you spend most of your time. After our steering failed for the third time in our first 4 outings with the boat, we decided to do some serious upgrading.
This macgregor 26x is ocean ready fully decked out and loaded as a liveaboard on. Ive looked at raytheon, autohelm st4000 plus wheel pilot, sportpilot and sportpilot plus but would like input from someone who has actually done an installation. Does not fit early 26m or 26x that still have detmar. In order for your macgregor to perform to its potential, you must keep your rig mast, shrouds, and stays properly tuned. This mod is from boat and is quite possibly the best and cleanest autopilot for the 26m here is the link to the thread macgregorsailors. With its solidstate 9axis attitude heading reference system ahrs, the ghp reactor autopilot series holds your course even when your boat is pitching. Which autopilot would be best for my macgregor 26x. A trailerable motorsailer that sleeps 6 4 comfortably. Some are trying to convince me that macgregors are real sailboats but i beg to differ. Tattoo yachts continues to manufacture and sell a newer model called the tattoo 26 using the macgregor 26 deck and hull molds. Autopilot brand new was never used 500w dc windmill, movable upgraded battery bank with 4 batteries, high amp 12volt system. Denis i srdjan na zadnjem jedrenju i kupanju sezone 2010.
Cockpit cushions, sunsure fabric for macgregor 26x. Caution the autopilot pro flow computer must be operated as supplied. Ive got a raymarine smartpilot x5 cpu mounted not wired, and a raymarine st6002 autopilot controller. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. From canvas and cushions to rigging and hardware by top suppliers like lewmar, schaefer, gray, ronstan, and more. I was told these macs almost always leak rain water into the bilge. Scheduling software for your service business service autopilot. I am a sailor and not interested in towing water skiers. Evolution autopilot and gsseries sea trial duration. In 2010 we decided to install 2 pumps, one on each side of the cabin under the settees before going to florida. This fits all 26x models, very early models had a different design centerboard with no notch on the top to limit downward travel. Other covers are available to fit macgregor 26x or macgregor 26m models. Raymarine autopilot tiller installation macgregor mods. Earlier models typically carried outboards as low as 5 or 6 hp max.
And because weve been producing cushions from measurements since 1997, we can make them for less, too. Macgregor 26m, on auto pilot, 45 deg in 45 knots youtube. Im looking to buy a 2428 ft sailboat and would like to stay with a traditional sailboat and not a cross between sail and motor. Autopilot run, holy city charleston, sc mac roundup 2012. Raymarine evolution ev100 wheel sail autopilot west marine. Macgregor 26m, on auto pilot, 45 deg in 45 knots duration. It rained buckets the night we brought teliki home and the next morning i found drumroll water in the bilge.
Macgregor may not be the most precise handling powerboat ever built, but it certainly sails better than 99. The 26x is designed for day sailing or cruising trips with up to six people. Lashing the helm on a tiller equipped boat, or on the macgregor 26x, securing the wheel, can point the sailboat in a general direction, but can it maintain a course. The macgregor 26x, 1996 to 2004, marked a major change from the earlier classic m26 models by allowing a relatively huge outboard engine that essentially turned the 26x into a powerboat with a mast. Boschma, who has raced to hawaii countless times, grew tired of burning out traditional autopilots, and felt the need for redundancy when sailing. It can sail as a sailboat, or go fast as a power boat. As an engineer i find the whole set up flimsy to the extreme, so went through each aspect and injected some heman into it. Extend the life of your headsail designed for macgregor 26 sailboats with roller furling headsails. Sailing in sfo bay, raymarine autopilot at the helm, one skip in the sternrail seat, the other goes for a walk on deck. We have a macgregor boat for sale in regions all over the uk. Delight your customers and convert more leads by creating personalized journeys for your contacts by sending texts, letters, or emails to the right people and at the right time. Macgregor 26x full batten oem mainsail oem original equipment style replacement mainsail with full battens computer lofted made from high quality us dacron 4 batten design corrosion proof nylon headboard leech line tell tales sail bag included 2 year warranty discount prices. Comparison macgregor 26x and 26m models benefits of older 19952003 26x model over newer 2003present 26m model as a cruising boat.
A double row of cabin windows introduces plenty of natural light, to preclude any down in the cave sensations associated with some sailboat cabins. Go to sailing texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale. Get organized, grow faster, and automate your business. I recently bought a macgregor 26m sailboat that had a few raymarine devices that were not completely installed and id like to figure out what to buy to make these devices work. Preowned 2000 macgregor 26x day sailer for sale in miami, florida. Macgregor provides a pleasantly upholstered interior, with headroom of up to 6feet below decks. This boat cover is for the macgregor 26 classic version sailboat including 26s and 26d models made 19861995. Center board is more forgiving than dagger board when not if you run aground, it kicks up in stead of breaking something. Our first serious project boat was this 1992 26 classic. Motorsailers, sloop, high performance boats macgregor boats for sale. Were the first and last stop for parts and accessories.
Just about everybody looking for popular production sailboats hunter, catalina, beneteau, oday, macgregor, and others ends up here. View topic is this sport pilot autopilot good for a macgregor boat stuff, pilot. This web site uses cookies we use cookies to personalize content, run our shopping cart, manage your orders, learn what offers may be of value to you, and analyze our site traffic. All plans come with a 30day 100% moneyback guarantee. The 2006 macgregor 26m is a versatile and accommodating in a trailerable boat. Be wary of the baystar ebay items bullhorn mounts on the engine mean that youll be steering at an odd angle always when sailing, plus you cant isolate the rudders and go. This boat has a swing keel and dual rudders to reduce the draft and avoids grounding in shallow waters. Macgregor may not be the ultimate hightech 26foot sailboat, but it can be 34 times faster than most when in the motorized mode where most sailors actually seem to spend most of their time, most days. Macgregor 26 m 2011 trailer sailor blairgowrie victoria 26ft 7. Macgregor boats for sale in california, florida, georgia, maryland. Headsail sock for macgregor sailboats due to supply chain disruptions and new warehouse safety measures some shipments may be delayed up to 72 hours. Weve got thousands of satisfied customers to prove it. Call us at 972 7284040 to join us for a live presentation and ask as.
Macgregor boats for sale by owner, dealer, and broker. Owner in car wreck and has to sell this amzing boat quickly. If an autopilot were to be plumbed in afterwards, they would need to be there. View and download macgregor 26x owners instructions manual online.
Autopilot run during the holy city charleston, sc mac roundup 2012. Mar 08, 2020 macgregor 26 x m aiken south carolinajanuary 4, 2020 500. Macgregor 26x owners instructions manual pdf download. Its accommodation is so spacious and well laidout that it would make a very acceptable caravan. Users should know that a multifunction display must be running raymarines lighthouse ii software and that some autopilot functionality may not be available if. The macgregor 26m can be set up easily by an individual for sailing, is equipped with a 70 hp suzuki outboard providing diversity in its use, and can sleep up to six passengers.
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