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Pole Pole
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2021
Located in Quebec Canada 🇨🇦. My Macgregor 26M is called Pole Pole, which means “Slowly Slowly” in Swahili. We called her that because we take it slow and relax.
I post here videos of vacations, sailing adventures and projects.
I post here videos of vacations, sailing adventures and projects.
It’s time to move on… but it’s tough
After 7 years of sailing and upgrades, I decided to sell Pole Pole, for various personal reasons. Life goes on!
So I made this video to help the new buyers understand what’s involved with winterization and coming out of hibernation.
It’s in French so you get to practice too 😆, but the images speaks for themselves.
It’s been a great adventure and I was glad to share some with you all.
So I made this video to help the new buyers understand what’s involved with winterization and coming out of hibernation.
It’s in French so you get to practice too 😆, but the images speaks for themselves.
It’s been a great adventure and I was glad to share some with you all.
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Docking single handed
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This is how I dock Pole Pole single handed, my MacGregor 26M
Spi is so relaxing in light air
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My last sail of the 2023 season. Fall colours in the trees here in Quebec Canada. 🍁
Last sail of 2022 … cold Canada 🇨🇦
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My last sail of 2022 with Pole Pole before getting her out and on the trailer for the Canadian winter months. Sept 30 to Oct 2, 2022 Oh and first time flying the Spi in good air (first time was a dead calm lake)
Who said lake sailing isn’t enough
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Alone in September Spinnaker on Baskatong Réservoir
Labour Day … Spi Day
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Solo sailing the Spi and flying the drone … Thank God for Capt Morgan
Reefing lines on Pole Pole
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Here’s how I set up my boom reefing lines on my Mac 26M. There are 2 reefs and can all be done from the cockpit. In the video I demonstrate it while “heaved to”, but of course it can also be done under way. Cheers
Heaving to … how and why ?
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Practicing heaving to can get you out of trouble in a pinch, but is also a good manoeuvre for just taking a short break. Here’s how I do it on Pole Pole, my MacGregor 26M
Mods and upgrades - Pole Pole
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You can see the various upgrades on Pole Pole, in categories. Sailing upgrades - 2:50 Electronics and safety - 10:10 Comfort and electrical - 14:05
Cockpit controls, Halyard and Downhaul, MacGregor 26M
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When i chose to add a Downhaul, in addition to my halyard to the cockpit, I opted to use the same line only longer to act as a both. 
Raymarine autopilot install on Macgregor 26M
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Raymarine autopilot install on Macgregor 26M
1 day of a week vacation sailing Baskatong Reservoir
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1 day of a week vacation sailing Baskatong Reservoir
If only this was a cruiser. I watched it anyway as most of what you did applies. Great job.
@@MrJongig thanks. It is likely the same process except the option to keep course based on wind direction. Cheers
Great vid. Im trying to decide if i want a mac. I really like the idea of them.
@@hippyonaharley8502 thanks. Are you debating with another model? What’s stoping you ? They’re great as versatile power sailboats! The purists who knock them down for their sailing performance, or powerboat performance are partially right, but you must compare them to other power sailboat, and trailersble too. I loved it for sailing, powering when a storm came along, or on no wind day, and for its ability to go right up to a beach for time ashore with the dogs.
@@polepole9066 the versatility and the spacious cabin area for a 26ft is fantastic, but im unsure of ability in more open water. I live in Australia and want somthing to cruise the east coast, but im fascinated with the idea of being abke to stick it in a trailer if i need to.
Hi, I am starting a mac TH-cam channel and it would be good to put videos like yours and others all in the one place. Would you be happy adding it to the channel and maybe making more about the mac?
@@MacgregorBoats-n3r hello. Great idea. You’re welcome to link my videos to your new channel. Maybe in your playlist.
Hello. When installing the wheel drive (3:39) and selecting the correct grommets; was/is there a set of grommets provided to accommodate for the 10 degree angled wheel spokes?
@@adventuresoftheF.M. i don’t quite remember. But I don’t think the 10 degree angle would affect the grommet efficiency. Best look up the instruction online though
@@polepole9066 The previous owners of my 2006 Mac26M installed the wheel drive with grommets for straight (zero angle spoked wheel) spokes and it caused the bearing assembly to fail within the wheel drive assembly. I replaced the bearing assembly and noticed during my reinstallation process the torque/stress this places on the wheel drive. I have tried to purchase a new wheel with straight spokes (no luck yet). I am now in the process of fabricating plastic adapter wedges to deal with the 10 degree mismatch between the wheel drive and the steering wheel. When I saw your video I thought perhaps the original kit came with multiple grommet options that might solve this issue. All feedback, info and or comments welcomed.
What is your sail speed? Under power what is your cruising speed? What is your fuel useage at cruise speed?
@@wesm3915 she could sail up to 6 kn under correct conditions. (Main and Genoa). She did over 4kn in 7kn wind under Spinnaker/Main. Her top cruising speed at WOT is around 16 kn with full ballast and 18 kn empty ballast depending on weight on board and water conditions. (60hp Evinrude ETEC)
For me, raising the mast back in the early 2000's was easy, but I did wind up mooring it to save time.
Beautiful boat!
@@bobarino thanks mate
Good job. Thanks for doing the video. Have fun and be safe.
@@SamuelKelsall thanks for your comment. Cheers 🍻
I’ve been getting ready since last year after purchasing a 26m and taking a sailing course at my local marina getting my basic ASA 101 certification. I previously had zero boating experience let alone sailing experience but sailing has always been something I’ve wanted to learn. Anyhow thank you so much for all your videos👍🏻they have made this challenge seem possible. I have watched many other and you are definitely one of my favorites. Good luck and take good care.
@@shanebarnett5283 i really appreciate your comment. As you know selling Pole Pole is bitter sweet (more bitter) and doing and editing videos is a lot of efforts. Glad it helped some people. Cheers and enjoy your 26M. 🥂
Hope you really enjoy your sailing adventure , we also bought a macgreggor , 26x. We motor for the most part , not Sail, time for a change ! Enjoy ⛵️
Very informative videos. Maybe you could help me. I just bought a 26 m and can not figure out how to run the rudder lines to keep them down securely when sailing. Thank you
@@user-pr3sj6vs4b thanks. Is your rudder line installed? If properly installed you just pull the opposite way and tie it to the same cleat to lock them down. (Pull the line that goes down the small hole in the stern top). It goes down the tube and attaches to the back of the rudder.
Thank you.
I guess for safety and if I were soloing, I would disengage the autopilot anytime I am outside of the cockpit/cabin and going above deck since there is a possibility you may fall overboard and the damn thing would keep going without a care....No? Is there some electric device you can carry which would disable the autopilot or would somehow steer the boat (in irons/stall/doldrums/whatever) into your (wrist-worn?) device so you can have a swim at it?
@@udmbfckx2916 there is a remote control you can add and wear on yourself.
There's only two boats I consider buying.... - McGregor 26 X/M or - C-Dory 22'/25'/26' Both are "Swiss amy knife" type boats. My biggest hold back on the McGregor is figuring out the kaleidoscope of rigging. You just erased my apprehension. I feel like I could spend a day putting it up and taking it down about 5X, and I'd have it down, pat. Thanks. I tapped the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.
@@francus7227 😂. Well said. After a while, you can have it up or down in about 1 hour. Cheers
Nice boat. Where did you purchase the sail bag?
Thanks. I bought it from my local sailmaker here in Quebec Canada. voilesatlantis.ca/produits-connexes/. They ship and also speak English. Cheers
Incredible thank you for posting this information.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers
Really enjoyed and learned from your poly poly vids. Still watch them from time to time. Enjoy your next adventures. Rock on slowly slowly.
Thank you so much. I had a blast with this boat. Great memories. Cheers 🥂
Great Job! I have been considering a MacGregor for years, but never pulled the trigger. What do you estimate was the total cost of your mods?
Thanks. That’s hard to say. A lots of small ticket items are over $100 each so it adds up. But for large ticket items like autohelm, lithium, solar, fridge, electronics, sails, etc. I would say at least $12-14k. CAD. 🇨🇦
Thanks for your video. Very informative. The music is next level annoying though 😂
Great video. Where did you get the dodger and screen door?
Hi. They’re all from Blue Water Yacht. Bimini, Dodger, screen and Bimini to Dodger extension
I've been talking with a friend about us each buying a 26x or a 26m for the past month or so and because of that I've watched 2 years worth of your videos along with everyone else on YT that has a Mac. Strange for me to see you sell it since I've seen 2 years of your time condensed down into one month of watching videos. Are you planning on getting another boat and if so which one?
What an awesome job and really helpful video!! I was looking for guidance on doing exactly the same job on my Hunter 216 & your content was so great.. Thanks!!
So glad it was helpful. Cheers. A hunter is a great vessel 👍🏻
Very nice setup, cozy and well managed. Just an watter maker and your complete.
Thanks. Appreciate your comment. I agree with water maker, but sailing in fresh lake water I’m ok for now. Cheers
The boat and all that gear makes it all a bit cluttered for my taste. The protectors are a few sizes too big too. Fair winds friend!
Another question. For the short power line from your fused block to the ACU (the white jacket wire in your video), what size wire did you use? Is that just a red and a black to plus and minus? The ACU has + , - , and ground (three wire ports). Isn't the - (minus) good enough for the ground?
Now I understand that the other ground port is for the RF Ground. You didn't seem to use that in your installation. Does that mean it is optional and only necessary if the system is getting excessive "noise" in the wiring? My boat does not have an RF grounding system to connect it to.
My understanding is a metal boat can be grounded. The way a fibreglass boat like a Mac is grounded is through the Anode on the engine. So my house batt and engine batt share the negative to ground my house electrical to the engine anode. Im definitely no specialist so feel free to confirm with pros or in the manual.
It’s marine 16 GA
Thank-you for sharing. What are your thoughts on single line reefing? Why did you decide to go with double line reefing? Are you happy with the reefing lines at the aft of the boom? Would you want to have the reefing lines led aft into the cock pit? All information and feedback appreciated.
Thanks for the comments Mate. I’m happy with the reefing on the boom so far. Makes de-masting easier for trailering. but since I now had a slip, reefing lines led aft would surely be a benefit. As for using 2 lines, I first Installed a single line reef for each reef points, and the friction was too much to properly reef both clew and tack with only 1 line. Also, one line is quite long to manage and stow on the boom once reefed. If you led it aft 1 line is manageable, but the friction is still a problem IMO. Hope this helps …
Hi, thanks for the vid. The manual has the backbone going from the 5-way connector to the ACU. You have the backbone going to the display/controller. Will it work to run the backbone cable from the 5-way to the sensor/gyro? I'm hoping so, since that backbone cable is longer, which I need for my placement of the gyro.
From what I understand, the backbone (blue wire) is best used between the 2 most distant components or groups of components, regardless what they are. And then you can re-split to 2 or more components (black/white wire) Hope I understood your question right …
@@polepole9066 Okay. Well, I plan to have my sensor/gyro the farthest away from the other components. The ACU will be in a cockpit lazarette near the controller/display which is near the helm (of course), and next to the ACU, a new fused power distribution box like yours. I will run the backbone up to my gyro more towards the center of the boat and lower in the boat. Sounds like you're saying that will work. I'm planning on #8 AWG wire from my main circuit panel toggled circuit breaker to run to the new fused box. What wire did you use?
@@rogerbsailor #8 seems good if you only connect the Autopilot components. I ran a #6 to my secondary fuse panel above the berth, but from there ran the wire provided with the ACU, which I believe is #8. Anyways, no big power draw from the EV100 and chartplotter. Cheers mate
Thank you. Finally someone explained a difficult to understand wiring system. You encountered the same problem I had. The cables provided are too short. Also I can’t understand why the CPU doesn’t adapt to the cable plugs.
Andre, where did you get your 18” steering wheel? Thanks
Hello. I bought it at my local Chandlery called Entrepot Marine (Marine depot) here in Quebec Canada.
Amazing upgrades and fantastic video.
Thank you for your kindness. Cheers 🍻
Wow Dude! I think you have the best McGregor in the world! Such an inspiration! Thanks for keeping my dream alive!!!
That’s so kind of you Cheers 🥂
Merci pour la vidéo. J’installe justement le même modèle sur le bateau de mon fils. Une simple question: de quel calibre doit-choisir le câblage qui part de la batterie et qui alimente le pilote? Dans le dépliant il mentionne du 8. Est-ce suffisant? …merci
Oui, la consommation ⚡️ est très minime. A moins d’avoir une Longue distance et de devoir considérer le voltage drop, le fil 8 est amplement. Dans mon cas ma batterie alimente une fuse box multiple et de là je feed tout pour avoir des fusibles sur tout les circuits. Je ne recommanderais pas un fil direct de la batterie même avec une fuse en ligne. Trop de risques. Et … si vous êtes comme moi, les chances que vous ajoutez autre chose avec le temps est grande 😂 Bonne chance avec l’installation
Thx for the Video! Very interesting! Can you say something about the overall-weight of the Boat?
The 26M dry weight is 2550 lbs, the engine is about 420 lbs. then 70 litre of gaz is about 115 lbs. I’m sure the rest of the boat content could add up to 600-800 lbs. then the 100l fresh water weight 220 lbs. but I don’t trailer it with water on board. I fill it once at dock. So I figure I tow about 4000 lbs boat plus the trailer weight. Let’s say 4500 lbs to tow. 👍🏻
un bonjour de france avec mon Mac Gregor 26 X
Bonjour cousin Français. Au plaisir ! Tu navigues sur quel plan d’eau ?
QUESTION - I have the same motor - What is your prop size/ pitch & What is your speed? Im thinking of a reporp.
Nice. Had a 26 s boat. May do MacGregor again now im retired 😂
Excellent ! Enjoy retirement. May sailing be in your future
Did you paint the bottom with the boat on the trailer or lift?
Love the sailcontrol mods!
Thanks mate.
More instructional videos, please.
I just got a 26x and we're so excited to take it out on the Puget Sound this summer. Can you please link me to the 26 gallon water bladder? Also, any chance you want to share the general area where that beach is? I dont blame you if you dont want to share.
Congrats. Seems like an amazing place to sail. This lake is in Quebec Canada. Quite a ways from your place! It a reservoir called Baskatong. The tank is from this company. Cheers . Sold everywhere in marine stores. www.plastimo-pro.com/en/528726-flexible-water-tank-fresh-water-1
Any chance you can tell me where you bought the main sail bag?
@@mattmdee yes. It was here. Took my main and sailbag. Great sailmaker. voilesatlantis.ca/
I added a carbon fiber bow sprit to my 26m for my spinnaker.
Must be really nice
Love all the mods you did to your Mac!
Great video...could you share information about the swivel instrument mount?...make, model and vendor. I have a 2011 26m and just bought a Raymarine autopilot and plotter/multi-function GPS aand now i am figuring out the mounting on the pedestal. Your swivel looks perfect and I will buy one if I know where to get it. Thanks, Van
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a marine grade ram mount. Check their catalog. They have a great selection. Mine is the vertical 6 in. swing arm. Enjoy. rammount.com/collections/powerboat-fishfinder-mounts
Thank you 💗
Great
Hello , nice setub, i also have boat same size but it is Odin 820. I would like to install the same wheel drive of raymarine but local dealer tells me that wheel drive is not suitable for my boat since it is hydraulic drive. To what extent they are right? What is your system? Regards,
good job on the upgrades. give me lots of ideas to do on m Mac26X. cheers.
Glad you liked it. Cheers 🍻
Subscribed. I look forward to watch as many to all your videos refering to the McGregor
WHat kind of NavPod box?
I put a drain plug under the back bed because water would collect there a lot during a big rain. Anyway I forgot to close it after driving from Memphis TN to Pensacola Fl and putting it in the ocean there. That was a big mistake, water went everywhere and it ruin my week Florida vacation. So stupid. I sold my 05Mac26M in 2020, because I was only off in the summer ( June-July) and then it’s too hot to sail, well that’s what my girlfriend said.
Bummer for sure !
fantastic walk thru.. thanks... theres some really clever ideas here.
Thanks mate. I appreciate your kind comment. Cheers
This is so helpful to see. I was a bit confused about what to do. What length and size of line did you use?