Sailing the Free Life
Sailing the Free Life
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Sailing the Free Life - Long Way Home on our MacGregor 26 (P5)
In this episode we spend a few more days in the amazing Desolation Sound, sailing from Tenedos Bay over to Laura Cove. From there we explore Melanie Cove & Prideaux Haven before sailing all the way back down the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver on our Macgregor 26m
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Sailing the Free life - Desolation sound on our Macgregor 26 (P4)
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Exploring Desolation sound and the Community of Lund.
MacGregor 26: SAILING the Most Beautiful Fjord in THE WORLD - Princess Louisa Inlet - (P3)
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In this episode of Sailing the free life, Steve, Ally & Page explore Princess Louisa Inlet, the most Beautiful Fjord in the world! They visit Chatterbox Falls, try their hand at crabbing, see some wildlife and sail their longest day yet on their MacGregor 26M Sailboat.
Sailing the Free life, cruising the sunshine coast (P2)
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Sailing the sunshine coast on our MacGregor 26m Ep2.
SAILING the Sunshine Coast on a MacGregor 26 (P1)
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Our first Ocean Sailing Adventure on our MacGregor 26. Join Steve, Allyson & their dog Page as they start their 4 week sailing trip on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
We Caught Crabs
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While sailing on the Sunshine Coast BC, Steve decided to buy a crab trap. We were shocked by what we caught the 2nd time we put the trap down!
MacGregor 26 modifications for cruising .
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MacGregor 26M cruising mods. A quick walk through our MacGregor 26M, Sailboat Sea Weasel, while sailing on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada.

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  • @airborneranger-ret
    @airborneranger-ret 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Liked and subbed

  • @gpetheri
    @gpetheri 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does anyone have any additional info on the T track clamp used for the BBQ? What it might be called or where to get them?

  • @leighyarnall7346
    @leighyarnall7346 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi great info on magregor have got a link for heater cheers mate

  • @jobertvangool9961
    @jobertvangool9961 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an horrible tub. It’s the equivalent of the Pontiac Aztek of sailing vessels.

  • @ChrisBeardsley
    @ChrisBeardsley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great overview, and super slick mods. Will be coming back to this video for reminders.

  • @learemington1700
    @learemington1700 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic. I have a Ericson 27 and I’m going to make your galley. Thankyou.

  • @rodmeisterful
    @rodmeisterful 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, super smart and well-executed ideas. Congrats.

  • @mayberryastronomy6335
    @mayberryastronomy6335 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How are you safely handling the exhaust from the generator?

  • @christinecoughlan4699
    @christinecoughlan4699 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼.

  • @bradmottishaw467
    @bradmottishaw467 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great little intro to Macgregor upgrades. I am thinking of one of these for my wife and I, and appreciate your views. Do you know what the largest engine you can use on it, and what the speed is for a larger motor?

  • @scratchbuilder5952
    @scratchbuilder5952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @elijahgoodfarm9101
    @elijahgoodfarm9101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video love the mods thanks

  • @CheekyMonkey1776
    @CheekyMonkey1776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing mods to a MacGregor. And most are In expensive Canadian Tire gear (that’s Harbor Freight in the U.S.). MacGregors are not known as great sailboats but you all are on the water and sailing. Kudos!

    • @graceday7203
      @graceday7203 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're on our second sailboat, and it's our first MacGregor. This is our 6th year sailing her, and we are very happy with how she performs. We were caught in a sudden, terrible storm with gale force winds, and she kept us afloat and alive. Roger MacGregor thought of a lot of things that make this a great boat, even if he did keep it simple and affordable. I've heard the criticism of MacGregors by the sailing community, but I can't tell you how many people stop by to tell us what a beauty she is wherever we go, and she sails fine enough for us.

    • @bhoutdoors507
      @bhoutdoors507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Mac 25 made the sailboat hall of fame

  • @wesm3915
    @wesm3915 ปีที่แล้ว

    And um

  • @uncletatercornbread
    @uncletatercornbread ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here, I have watched all your videos on the McGregor and have enjoyed it immensely. My dream is to get a McGregor myself someday, but I will have very different views as in love in SW Louisiana here in the states..I heard you mention other trips at the the end of this video, but haven't seen any videos yet. I understand this footage was 5 years ago but do y'all still own your McGregor, if so do you still do trips in it? Thank you so much.

  • @r.williamcomm7693
    @r.williamcomm7693 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great mods! Thanks for sharing. Really wish that McGregor made a 35 w/the same draft & features as the 26.

  • @vetdoc35
    @vetdoc35 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir i read that you sold the Boat, but one Question if you still have the Info. How fast was it with 90hp? Thats a lot of horses under the hood.

  • @samcarrs
    @samcarrs ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet mods!

  • @tayloranderson456
    @tayloranderson456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video and cool mods! Do you know if the 90hp motor is quieter than the 50hp? Also do you find the 90 overkill or glad to have?

  • @rucalo1946
    @rucalo1946 ปีที่แล้ว

    I desire buy One. From Europe. Thanks

  • @ellie212688
    @ellie212688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello, i like your boat, where can i get one of these macgregor?

  • @colinambulance999
    @colinambulance999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your stern anchor reel.Is it a hose reel as I’d like one for my boat open sided like yours…….great blogs by the way

  • @alexmyers7837
    @alexmyers7837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For cockpit reefing ideas check captain scarlegs boat tour on Haphazard. At 3:30 th-cam.com/video/boAcOITE5Ss/w-d-xo.html

  • @PilotCooking
    @PilotCooking 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I ask the modle number of your heater?

  • @rayohope1
    @rayohope1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There was another TH-cam channel that modified their boat the 26x to extremes, this guy modified it with like autopilot, chart plotter, clutches and more winches,

  • @MikeH-fl9lu
    @MikeH-fl9lu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber like the relaxed info I get off this about the Macgregor oh yes you guys are nice too

  • @daniellewest265
    @daniellewest265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have been cool to see how some of the mods were done you were lucky to buy it nodded already

  • @daniellewest265
    @daniellewest265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe the transom hasn't broke with that 90hp sweet 26er tho

  • @JohnBraman413
    @JohnBraman413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    no new videos? still got it?

  • @markhussey9024
    @markhussey9024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm interested in the setup for your grill. I have the same T-track and wanted to find the connector (where to purchase) to mount my grill in the same manner. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mrzif0013
    @mrzif0013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i thought macs slept 6-8?

  • @adrikoko9705
    @adrikoko9705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I really liked the heater you have installed at the v-berth. What kind of heater ist it, brand/model...? Thanks for sharing!

  • @dieterronsberg5970
    @dieterronsberg5970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the coolest dogs I´ve ever seen... does he actually move sometimes? ;-)

  • @lookoutlinn
    @lookoutlinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your TH-cam site: what happened?!?!? Great videos! Where ever you two are, I hope life is grand and your still traveling!

  • @nahlolurough
    @nahlolurough 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why use a dingy? Can't you beach the MacGregor 26?

  • @SamCyanide
    @SamCyanide 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @michaeldonovan26
    @michaeldonovan26 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me, this is a daysailer, for me, this is so cluttered it would drive me mad I had one for 10 years great boat to sail used it for offshore races and would win the single-handed cup each to their own I was lucky to have a Moody 44 for more deep water sailing

    • @derekec
      @derekec 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Curious with the helm so aft and the headsail winches atop the cabin, how do you manage to work the sheets through a tack? They seem so far away.

  • @bill-gray
    @bill-gray 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool :)

  • @gcaskew
    @gcaskew 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just incase you are still paying attention to this thread.. I'm looking at this boat for sailing the keys and some use in the bahamas. Would you be comfortable taking your boat to the keys and the Bahamas?

  • @af7760
    @af7760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!! IG?

  • @Superfandangoo
    @Superfandangoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing you’ve sold Sea Weasel are you still sailing and living aboard in a different sailboat? Whilst there are quite a few sailing channels so there is multiple channels of other topics. Your a very likeable couple of which many of us would like to see more of . Please give us an update 👍

    • @sailingthefreelife
      @sailingthefreelife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comments. We sold the macgregor and bought a Catalina 36 we sailed it the last two summers full time .We completed a circumnavigation of Vancouver island then sold the boat at the end of our trip. We recently just got back from sailing in Mexico for the last month and a half so we have still been sailing lots . We’re going to start looking for another boat probably next winter. Cheers Steve and Ally.

    • @Superfandangoo
      @Superfandangoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingthefreelife that really is great news to hear you’ve still been enjoying the sailing life. Hopefully you’ll jump back in front of the camera with a new boat in the near future. Thank you for taking the time for an update, all the best 👍❤️🇬🇧

  • @jerrysmith3515
    @jerrysmith3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for the upgrade information. As an inexperienced sailor I have often thought that the MacGregor would be a good boat to start with. I have had power boats most of my adult life. But now that I am retired something that uses wind for the main power I like better. I do think solar panels with electric drive would be really nice. Btw is there a black water tank on board? How many gallons. So where were you tied off during your filming? When you mentioned the heater plus the surroundings it looked Pacific Northwest. Thanks

  • @bfarm44
    @bfarm44 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job

  • @edwardtumbaking2189
    @edwardtumbaking2189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent info..very informative..salute.

  • @shanewelsh
    @shanewelsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey guys. Just a question. Do you know where exactly you got your dinghy? Maybe a link? Can’t seem to find any for the price point you guys mention here

    • @sailingthefreelife
      @sailingthefreelife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We got it off eBay. But that was years ago so I’m not sure that anything like that would still be available. It was a hydroforce or something like that if I remember right.

  • @mortpacker8882
    @mortpacker8882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tour you guys. Some great modifications for the MacGregor 26.

  • @jdhart3759
    @jdhart3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our mac26x has never seen us on it for more than 3 days ( due to limitations on supplies and power )but the previous owner installed a plug on the back for shore power and a permanent back mount for the Bimini (where I would have a removable mount for solar panels ) , recently I saw some collapsable solar panels that you can buy a electric “generator “ with different models for different capacities called the “jackery”, and though about buying a smaller one for our Mac just to let us stay out on the water for more extended amounts of time .

  • @SailingStarCatcher
    @SailingStarCatcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    where did you get your swivel for your stove?

  • @SailingStarCatcher
    @SailingStarCatcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fellow Cruiser who's cruised the Great Loop. Your video is well done, I love the informalness of it. It was not staged and it doesn't sound like an infomercial. Well done and the information is excellent. I'm already checking out some of the products for my MacGregor

  • @tiemanmalcolm
    @tiemanmalcolm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stove mod is really neat, simple and practical and the access ladder coming off the track is clever as well! Cheers