Thought I would add a quick update to this discussion--I did check and re-pack my wheel bearings, they were in fine shape. I had always known the tires that came with the trailer were two different brands, but during this process I noticed that the load ratings were different (one was a B and one a ...

I ordered a couple of the sliding spring blocks from BW, they were 30 bucks each. fit perfect, can't wait to get my genny back on! thanks for the replies, this forum rocks.

thanks for the reply, funny how that picture has a $1 bill--I think it would be more appropriate to have a $100 bill sitting there... Ah, one of the many joys of BOAT (bust out another thousand) ownership!

Hello all, hoping someone can help me out with some basic rigging questions. I took a photo but uploading it went beyond my patience so I will have to try and paint a mental picture. I have a 1988 26D. There are 2 tracks located next to the winches with sliding cars that i have used for the 150% gen...

The temps are warming and soon it will be sailing season around here, I am beginning to think about all the windblown fun ahead... Last year was my first season sailing my 26d. A couple times on steeper boat ramps, I would get the boat pulled in tightly against the rubber "V" but when pull...

thanks for the replies, i am going to check those bearings.

Trailered my recently purchased Mac 26d some 700 miles last weekend, from the Sierra Nevada to Long Beach for an inaugural ocean sail to Catalina. The fishtailing on the way there was so frightening that we pulled over three separate times to move gear around in the boat, dump water weight, move gea...

Hello all- just bought an 87 Mac 26D, been enjoying it in my local waters (Bridgeport, CA) and figuring it out. The boat came with a 'cruising spinnaker' and there's a pole inside that I was told was used to fly it, but i just can't figure it out without some help. Anyone got any photos illustrating...