Thank you very much for sharing your upgrades! They are really well done and I like them a lot! Can you please share the following info: 1. The raymarine equipment 2. The Captain Morgan box where did you order it 3. The solar panel tubes and supporting devices! I am following you on youtube and I really encourage you to continue posting videos with related trips/upgrades! Thank you! Daniel
Thanks. I appreciate your kind comment. 😎 The solar tubes and hardware were bought at my local chandlery. Standard 7/8 in SS tubes and fittings. I had previously beefed up the solar panel alum. Flimsy frame with 1 in square alum tubing for strength. For the box I had it custom designed and 3D printed to fit the instruments. Worked out great and was able to get my Capt. Morgan autohelm name on it this way. Was a fraction of the cost of a marine Pod. For the Raymarine, I installed the EV-100 package ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=9812&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI05eBxvaUggMVTM7ICh2KLwEwEAQYASABEgJRzvD_BwE. And added the i60 windvane. ca.binnacle.com/p8798/Raymarine-i60-Wind-System-with-Masthead-Transducer-E70150/product_info.html Cheers mate
Thanks, this video is awesome. Would it be possible to be directed to the 3D printer of the Captain Morgan box. I would love to order the Captain Ray equivalent. This is exactly what i have been looking for. Thanks DJ.
@@Darrenj195 thanks mate. I appreciate your comments. The Captain Morgan instrument Pod is a custom design I had done by a 3D CAD tech, and I had it 3D printed with UV resistant polymer. PS. Who’s Capt Ray? 😎
Thanks so much for the great video! Ours is a 2012 26M we bought new in the fall of ‘12. We’ve added a natures head compositing toilet along with similar mods to yours.Sadly it’s now up for sale
Bon travail, tu as été très imaginatif pour maximiser l'espace. C'est probablement le meilleur ⛵ pour le baskatong. Je songeait au même ou au 26X pour le réservoir taureau.
Excellent video. It’s so helpful to see ideas on the same model. Could you say more about your stern anchor setup? Where do you store your anchor and rode? And what size/length have you found works? I’m thinking about moving my danforth to the stern and buying a Bruce for the bow roller. I find anchor shopping overwhelming. While I’m on the topic, would you get the Bruce again?
Hello. Thanks for your comment. The Bruce claw works well for the bottom type at the lake I usually sail. I’m sure other more $ anchors like Rocna or others would hold even better with less weight. The stern light weight fluke is good for that purpose. I store it in a white vertical PVC tube on my stern solar post, and I only have 8 ft chain and 100 ft rode also stored there. I often tie the stern ashore and anchor the bow fwd. cheers mate.
Well done, merci! Could you share the make/model of the electrical switch/fuse panel you have? Where do you order your stainless mounting hardware (antenna mount, solar-panel stabilizers, etc.)? If I may suggest, for your solar panel: make sure there is no "hard" shade on any of the cells. They are usually wired in three strings with bypass diodes. If shade from the flag placed too close creates a hard-lined shade on the panel, it will almost fully shut down 1/3 of your panel (have a look on your MPPT). So just move the flag a bit higher, and make sure there are no other poles, antenna, etc. creating a hard shade line on the panel. Diffuse shade is not good, but not as bad.
Thanks for the solar tips. You are 100% correct. I know i lose a bit of solar input but since I have sufficient power I don’t worry about it. I did wrap the flag on its pole a few times to avoid shade. Cheers
The SS hardware came from Chandlery and other local marine stores. I took the fuse switch on Amazon. In retrospect, Would recommend a red lights instead of blue though (for night sailing and blue light can affect sleep cycle). Rupse Overload Protection 6 Gang Waterproof Car Marine Boat Circuit Blue LED On/Off Toggle Rocker Switch Panel Digital Voltmeter + 12V Cigarette Socket + Double USB Power Charger Adapter a.co/d/8zIhK9U
@@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.
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
@@NevilleBethel 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.
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
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. 👍🏻
Great video! Thank you very much! I didn't see a backstay on your boat. I'm assuming if you put a spinnaker you may need a backstay to ensure the mast won't fall forward. Am I right? I saw pictures of 26x having backstays.
Thanks. Actually the 26X has a back stay and the 26M doesn’t. The mast stays up with the fractional rigging and swept back spreaders and standing rigging. But it’s more prudent to have the main up with the spi to counterbalances forces.
@@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)
Merci pour cet excellente vidéo, plein de bonnes idées pour le 26M. Une question au sujet du poêle à induction : vous en servez-vous uniquement lorsque branché au 110 volts ou aussi offgrid? Si vous l'utilisez offgrid avec votre onduleur, combien d'ampères estimez-vous par jour en moyenne consomme ce poêle? Merci encore!
@@laboudeuseQc salut. Merci du commentaire. Je me sert de la plaque induction toujours off grid. Realistiquement, j’estimerais que pour 3 repas et le café j’utilisais environs 35 A/H par jour. , Au Max elle prend 1500W, donc sur 12v ça prendrait 125 A/H durant une heure. Mais évidement pas toujours utilisée à puissance max. Donc avec ma banque Lithium 300A/H j’en avait amplement pour plus de 2 semaines. Solaire 200W et charge DC to DC.
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
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. 🇨🇦
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.
Wow! best Mac mod video since Dr. Marco. I love the halyard/downhaul loop; coming to my Mac soon. Great job on the video work.
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed.
Dr Marco is legend ❤️
Best upgrades I've seen on a Mac. This might swing me to buy one.
@@rickandrakin5716 thanks mate. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers
I also like Dr. Marcos upgrades, but you have done some really nice work yourself.😀👍👍
Thank you sailor. Appreciate the comment. Cheers. 😎
Very impressed with your upgrades and quality of presentation. Thank you!
Thanks mate. Cheers 🥂
Thank you very much for sharing your upgrades! They are really well done and I like them a lot! Can you please share the following info:
1. The raymarine equipment
2. The Captain Morgan box where did you order it
3. The solar panel tubes and supporting devices!
I am following you on youtube and I really encourage you to continue posting videos with related trips/upgrades!
Thank you! Daniel
Thanks. I appreciate your kind comment. 😎
The solar tubes and hardware were bought at my local chandlery. Standard 7/8 in SS tubes and fittings.
I had previously beefed up the solar panel alum. Flimsy frame with 1 in square alum tubing for strength.
For the box I had it custom designed and 3D printed to fit the instruments. Worked out great and was able to get my Capt. Morgan autohelm name on it this way. Was a fraction of the cost of a marine Pod.
For the Raymarine, I installed the EV-100 package ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=9812&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI05eBxvaUggMVTM7ICh2KLwEwEAQYASABEgJRzvD_BwE.
And added the i60 windvane. ca.binnacle.com/p8798/Raymarine-i60-Wind-System-with-Masthead-Transducer-E70150/product_info.html
Cheers mate
Thank very much for your prompt answer!
Thanks, this video is awesome. Would it be possible to be directed to the 3D printer of the Captain Morgan box. I would love to order the Captain Ray equivalent. This is exactly what i have been looking for. Thanks DJ.
@@Darrenj195 thanks mate. I appreciate your comments. The Captain Morgan instrument Pod is a custom design I had done by a 3D CAD tech, and I had it 3D printed with UV resistant polymer. PS. Who’s Capt Ray? 😎
@@polepole9066 our autopilot is called Ray. Not so original as it is a Raymarine.
Thanks so much for the great video! Ours is a 2012 26M we bought new in the fall of ‘12. We’ve added a natures head compositing toilet along with similar mods to yours.Sadly it’s now up for sale
Thanks. I really love that boat. Great memories. A compost toilet has been on my mind for a while too. Cheers
Hi Hugh ... have you sold your boat yet?
Really good video mate.
Im definitely in the market for one after watching your setup
Thanks. Mine will be up for sale soon 😢. New plans …
@@polepole9066New plans are all part of life.
I'm Derby WA .
Might be a bit far to sail lol
Whan do you think you will be ready to sell?
Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks
Bon travail, tu as été très imaginatif pour maximiser l'espace. C'est probablement le meilleur ⛵ pour le baskatong. Je songeait au même ou au 26X pour le réservoir taureau.
Merci. Très bon choix en effet pour un réservoir, changements de niveaux d’eau et l’accès aux plages! Cheers
Lots of good ideas, thanks!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed
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 🥂
Beautiful job!
Thanks mate
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
Thanks so much great ideas well presented
@@martinzebzda1012 glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your feedback. Cheers and happy New Year
fantastic walk thru.. thanks... theres some really clever ideas here.
Thanks mate. I appreciate your kind comment. Cheers
Love all the mods you did to your Mac!
Thanks Mate 👍🏻
very nice upgrade I watched the video and am doing solar upgrade too pole pole its beautiful I am from Kenya and really liked your boat name
Excellent. Asante Sana ! We will go back to Kenya for sure. Loved the country and people Cheers.
Excellent video. It’s so helpful to see ideas on the same model. Could you say more about your stern anchor setup? Where do you store your anchor and rode? And what size/length have you found works? I’m thinking about moving my danforth to the stern and buying a Bruce for the bow roller. I find anchor shopping overwhelming. While I’m on the topic, would you get the Bruce again?
Hello. Thanks for your comment. The Bruce claw works well for the bottom type at the lake I usually sail. I’m sure other more $ anchors like Rocna or others would hold even better with less weight. The stern light weight fluke is good for that purpose. I store it in a white vertical PVC tube on my stern solar post, and I only have 8 ft chain and 100 ft rode also stored there. I often tie the stern ashore and anchor the bow fwd. cheers mate.
@@polepole9066 very helpful thanks. I can see how PVC would be effective. Does the chain and rode sit in a separate bag you also hang?
@@ericpgreen the chain tucks in the pvc and the rode is draped over the stainless tube, same way you would over the railings. Cheers .
Amazing upgrades and fantastic video.
Thank you for your kindness. Cheers 🍻
Well done, merci! Could you share the make/model of the electrical switch/fuse panel you have? Where do you order your stainless mounting hardware (antenna mount, solar-panel stabilizers, etc.)?
If I may suggest, for your solar panel: make sure there is no "hard" shade on any of the cells. They are usually wired in three strings with bypass diodes. If shade from the flag placed too close creates a hard-lined shade on the panel, it will almost fully shut down 1/3 of your panel (have a look on your MPPT). So just move the flag a bit higher, and make sure there are no other poles, antenna, etc. creating a hard shade line on the panel. Diffuse shade is not good, but not as bad.
Thanks for the solar tips. You are 100% correct. I know i lose a bit of solar input but since I have sufficient power I don’t worry about it. I did wrap the flag on its pole a few times to avoid shade. Cheers
The SS hardware came from Chandlery and other local marine stores.
I took the fuse switch on Amazon. In retrospect, Would recommend a red lights instead of blue though (for night sailing and blue light can affect sleep cycle). Rupse Overload Protection 6 Gang Waterproof Car Marine Boat Circuit Blue LED On/Off Toggle Rocker Switch Panel Digital Voltmeter + 12V Cigarette Socket + Double USB Power Charger Adapter a.co/d/8zIhK9U
good job on the upgrades. give me lots of ideas to do on m Mac26X. cheers.
Glad you liked it. Cheers 🍻
Awesome ! Thank you. From On. Canada
@@LorenHenriksen cheers. From Quebec 🇨🇦
A lot of great mods
@@grahammoss5373 thanks mate 👍🏻
Love your boat
@@timothyruggles3031 thanks mate. 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.
Love the sailcontrol mods!
Thanks mate.
Incredible thank you for posting this information.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers
Beautiful boat!
@@bobarino thanks mate
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
@@NevilleBethel 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.
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
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. 👍🏻
Great video! Thank you very much! I didn't see a backstay on your boat. I'm assuming if you put a spinnaker you may need a backstay to ensure the mast won't fall forward. Am I right? I saw pictures of 26x having backstays.
Thanks. Actually the 26X has a back stay and the 26M doesn’t. The mast stays up with the fractional rigging and swept back spreaders and standing rigging. But it’s more prudent to have the main up with the spi to counterbalances forces.
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)
QUESTION - I have the same motor - What is your prop size/ pitch & What is your speed? Im thinking of a reporp.
My prop is 14X13. Gets me up to 14-15 knots
Im running a 14 x 9 and 15. - 16. What RPM you hitting? @@polepole9066
Where did you get the gangway Bimini along with the main Bimini ????
@@jordanspedowski9555 hi. All the Canvass comes from Blue Water Yacht. Except the sailbag.
Very impressive
@@devinharp636 thanks mate
What's your top speed with a full ballast on the etec?
What's the size of your fuel tanks?
@@alqimran hello. On WOT she can get about 16 kn with ballast and about 18 kn on empty ballast. 2 tanks of 45 litres each. Cheers
Have you installed any lightning diversion and electronics protection?
@@dangable2889 no. Likely a good idea. I was not very knowledgeable in this area.
Merci pour cet excellente vidéo, plein de bonnes idées pour le 26M. Une question au sujet du poêle à induction : vous en servez-vous uniquement lorsque branché au 110 volts ou aussi offgrid? Si vous l'utilisez offgrid avec votre onduleur, combien d'ampères estimez-vous par jour en moyenne consomme ce poêle? Merci encore!
@@laboudeuseQc salut. Merci du commentaire. Je me sert de la plaque induction toujours off grid. Realistiquement, j’estimerais que pour 3 repas et le café j’utilisais environs 35 A/H par jour. , Au Max elle prend 1500W, donc sur 12v ça prendrait 125 A/H durant une heure. Mais évidement pas toujours utilisée à puissance max. Donc avec ma banque Lithium 300A/H j’en avait amplement pour plus de 2 semaines. Solaire 200W et charge DC to DC.
@@polepole9066 Merci Pole Pole!
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 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/
Has anybody taken one of these offshore.
How would you attach a wind vane
Check out Dr. Marco’s channel. th-cam.com/video/lP5JVJrwt0o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fRqUs_TZqJ3VdcUu
I mounted mine on the solar arch to avoid the rotating mast angle correction.
@polepole9066 Just watched it .
Gold.
It's definitely an underrated vessel.
Did you paint the bottom with the boat on the trailer or lift?
I applied the pain on the trailer. Lifting bow, apply, dry, then lowered and and lift stern … repeat. Cheers Used V17m Dries really quick.
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
Awesome thanks for the video
Thanks for your feedback. Cheers
links to parts used?
Which one. There’s a lot there !! 😅
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. 🇨🇦
WHat kind of NavPod box?
Hello, I had it custom designed and 3D printed with my autopilot’s name on it : Captain Morgan 😎
I added a carbon fiber bow sprit to my 26m for my spinnaker.
Must be really nice
Great
un bonjour de france avec mon Mac Gregor 26 X
Bonjour cousin Français. Au plaisir ! Tu navigues sur quel plan d’eau ?
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 !
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!