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You know, this thread got me thinking: There have been at least 5,248 MacGregor 26X's manufactured since 1995. One fatal accident that I know of (which was entirely the drunk captain's fault). Is this the safest boat ever manufactured, in terms of fatalities/boat-hour? Assuming 5250 boats in existen...

Note sure where my boat fits in but here are the details. Purchased my X new in early 1996 following a test drive on boat docked at MacGregor's own house in Newport Beach, CA and a factory tour. My serial number is MACX0783F696. There is also a 421 plate on the hull as well. Is this an old one? Tha...

Just passed 10 years with Bear Hunt, hull number 4755L102.

Assume that's hull #4755, first month of 2002 (the last three digits, 102). Haven't figured out what the L is for.

Both the X and the M can. Or even more.

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How would I design a trailerable power sailor? I have the perfect design idea. Here are the specs: *available right now for $15k to $20K, depending on options *6 ft standing headroom below *comes with a trailer that can be towed by a standard SUV, less than 5,000 lbs all-up weight including trailer,...

Whew!!!! I'd consider that a close call, not a disaster. You avoided the disaster. In my experience, time and degreaser are the best way to fight a gas spill. Absorb what you can with disposable rags, let dry, spray with degreaser, repeat, repeat. You can get citrus-flavored degreaser that has a rea...

Nope, it was clearly in the down position. But my brain overrode the obvious visual a couple of times because I was sure it was up. Plus, new markings, new line.

Lol I didn't start this rope thread I just hijacked it somewhere down the line.

Well, I did it again, meaning running full throttle with the board down at 20 mph. For quite some time. A total miscommunication between me and the admiral had me thinking she put it up, and her thinking that I put it up. With full ballast and full family on board, there was zero hint of instability...

With no ballast and the proper propeller that combo should run at maybe 14 knots, on a plane. The proper propeller would allow the motor to run at its proper max rpm, probably around 5500 rpm, but research your motor. Some people equip their motors with high-pitch props to get better economy for low...

Even better photos here:

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I agree with Tom, it looks like the T-bolt at the end of the furler was not being used, and the mast was only being held up by the little anti-rotation bracket. Here is what it should look like: https://byvetg.bn.files.1drv.com/y4mOd5lkZIVMbGFAuFmBuSZcQnSjQsyeYtptMExyfqkwoDU_hWs5wQFeg2Rymb7WxubmhNoP...

I've done that on my X. I've posted about it on this site, with photos. I think it's more complicated on an M, but on the X it was very easy. A new mast hound, two rivets, some shackles and a turnbuckle, and the backup forestay is attached to the mast carrying bracket on the bow pulpit. Maybe the re...

I am a big fan of supporting BWYachts, and I purchase a lot of my stuff from them. I decided to order new sails this spring, and I ended up ordering from Precision Sails. Their service was awesome, their price on graphics was fantastic, and the biggest thing is that with the US exchange rate their p...

Poop purging, aka pumpout, is pretty simple. After our recent trip with a well-used potty, I left the boat for almost a week before going down to empty it on Monday. I admit to being a little nervous after storing a few days' worth on board in 85F weather. There are two deck connections: the always-...