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Trailer Sailor Adventures
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 พ.ย. 2020
This is a collection of refurbishments and adventures on my Macgregor 1989 26D. I've put it together because I often look for trailer sailor videos and can never find any that suit my needs. So, I'll be putting my projects together, my adventures, and most likely some mishaps.
I would like to take a second to advocate for trailer sailor yachts, too. Not everyone has 500-800/mo laying around for a slip. On many forums, I've seen the comment: "Well if you can't afford it, don't buy it!". Those people are desperately out of touch with reality. The truth is, if you can't afford a huge yacht or a slip fee, find and old trailer sailor like me, do the leg work, get it in shape, and take that dang thing to the Bahamas! At least you'll have an adventure.
I would like to take a second to advocate for trailer sailor yachts, too. Not everyone has 500-800/mo laying around for a slip. On many forums, I've seen the comment: "Well if you can't afford it, don't buy it!". Those people are desperately out of touch with reality. The truth is, if you can't afford a huge yacht or a slip fee, find and old trailer sailor like me, do the leg work, get it in shape, and take that dang thing to the Bahamas! At least you'll have an adventure.
A motorcycle adventure at the Tail of the Dragon and Deals Gap
This episode is a little different. We needed a vacation! What's that mean? We load up two kids, two dogs, two adults, one motorcycle on a TRAILER and head to Tennessee. It was a semi-relaxing time and great to see the parents. The ride took me up the Foothills Parkway and into the Tail of the Dragon, which boasts 318 turns in a matter of 11 miles. I didn't film the entire thing, largely because I was careless and don't have a motorcycle mount for my GoPro.
As always, hope you like the video and please let me know if you have suggestions or questions.
As always, hope you like the video and please let me know if you have suggestions or questions.
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Fixing the boat trailer of a 26D-- the not-so-fun side of boating.
มุมมอง 6013 ปีที่แล้ว
On this episode, I go through the painful process of fixing the trailer up on my Macgregor 26d. It's a pain in the butt. It was difficult, hot, and extremely frustrating. All that said, it's saved me a few thousand dollars by not having to buy a new trailer. Also, thanks for helping me get to nearly 200 subscribers. I mess up in the video and say I'm already at 290, so don't hold it against me....
A new slip and new Tohatsu 6hp Sailmaster for our Macgregor 26D
มุมมอง 3.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Sorry it's been so long, but we've got a little sailing update. We rented a slip while I scrounge together the funds to work on my trailer. We also jumped for a new engine, which has been a blessing. In this episode, we sail up the St. Lucie river and back, check how nerve wracking it is to get out of our tiny slip, and go beneath the Jensen Bridge.
Fiberglass and paint work on my Macgregor 26D transom. Now, for that motor...
มุมมอง 1.1K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode, I finished repairing the transom on my 26D Macgregor. It's not the prettiest, and actually got screwed up just a few days after I finished filming this, thanks to my impatience and a new motor. Oh well! FULL PARTS LIST BELOW: As for the materials used, I used chopped glass matte from Boat Owners Warehouse (www.boatownerswarehouse.com/). I used TotalBoat 5:1 epoxy resin. (www.am...
Transom replacement on my Macgregor 26D
มุมมอง 2.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I finish cutting the transom off, remove the old rotten wood, sand the affected areas down, and put everything back together. It was an entire week of sheer pain, in which I wore a hazmat suit for around 8 hours but managed to get it done. It's not professional, so please don't think I'm trying to teach you something. Just sit back and enjoy around 8 minutes of me as I sand, grin...
Cutting the transom off my Macgregor 26D and fiberglass work
มุมมอง 1.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode, I decide to cut the transom off my Macgregor. Don't worry, it's for a good cause the wood inside was rotten! I also show a little bit of the repair work I did on the bow. I was doing pretty well before a monsoon with 60 mph winds showed up, taking some trees down, demolishing my fence, and just wreaking general havoc. So, this week, I will be filming some of the repair, plus my...
Damaging my Macgregor 26D Sailboat in a small crash with a large seawall, sailing, and dogs.
มุมมอง 3.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode, I rent a slip so I can work on the trailer. Before we can get to the slip, I crash my boat head-on into a seawall. I'm thinking I sucked up some junk from the old gas can that I've been using, which blocked the fuel filter. Well, that meant I could go at full-speed or the motor would die. I didn't realize that having the slightest bit of throttle would stop me from moving the t...
Macgregor 26D in perfect sailing along the Treasure Coast to Boy Scout Island
มุมมอง 8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I try to capture a bit of the process we go through setting up. It includes putting the boom on, backing the boat into the dock, pulling the headsail up, and sailing along at a really brisk pace. We ended up back at Boy Scout island with some pretty gnarly, uncomfortable wind, and didn't film any of the trip back to the dock. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience shared ...
Sailing the Macgregor 26D to Boy Scout Island
มุมมอง 4.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Sorry it's been a while. In this episode, we sail from Indian River Marina to a little island which may or may not be Boy Scout Island. It's a small island which takes around 2 minutes to walk across, but has some beautiful blue water, mangroves, and perfect sandy beaches. Join along as I show the drive there, the walk across the marina, and sailing south! I also show how hectic it can be when ...
Sailing the Intercoastal Waterway near Stuart and St. Lucie Florida in our 1989 Macgregor 26D.
มุมมอง 2.4K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode, we sail our Macgregor north from Indian Riverside Boat Ramp to the St. Lucie Power Plant. It was an 18.5 mile round-trip which took us the better part of the day. We ended up sailing back into some strong headwinds which slowed us down to a crawl, but I think it was worth it. We show how to put the mast up and take it down, some nice time anchored near the mangroves, and some b...
Solar install and rewiring on a 1989 Macgregor 26D trailer sailboat, plus refurbishing old steel.
มุมมอง 1.7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode, I rewired the old Macgregor's guts with a new panel. I also added a 50w solar panel to the stern rail that I created in my last video. It provides enough energy to keep the battery topped up on the coastal cruising we plan on doing. I also show how to sand down the old rusty parts of stainless railing, though there are about a million ways to get that done. As promised, here ar...
Making a stern rail and cushions for my 26D (Macgregor sailboat restoration)
มุมมอง 3.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
On this episode, I fabricate a stern rail for my Macgregor 26D. I purchased used bow rail on Craigslist 40ft for $25usd. Once home, I cut it into manageable 10ft sections, took the connection pieces off, and started bending. After that, I show a bit of the electrical work I've done by moving my battery out of the lazarette and up under the starboard seat. To do that, I fabricated a small tray a...
Macgregor 26D foam floor and engine repair
มุมมอง 1.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
My Macgregor 26D had a pretty boring interior. I purchased some rollout faux teak foam from Amazon for $65. My 8hp Nissan motor was having a difficult time starting, so I pulled the carburetor apart and cleaned it. After the cleaning, it started up with the first push of the electric start. Next video I'll try and document what I did to create my own stern rails, how I moved my battery to the s...