Haven't been able to re-access this group until today. I always read with amazement to posts that categorically state that the MacGregor is, without a doubt, a very safe boat without water ballast. This is in lieu of multiple documented events of MacGregors that have capsized with an empty water bal...

Folks, If you have added weight to your MacGregor 26X, whether in the form of people, cabinetry, potable water, generators, porta-potti, etc. you should always have the water ballast full. The issue is that the MacGregor 26X is a very HIGH, SHALLOW, FLAT BOTTOM boat and the only thing that prevents...

Bob, Thanx for the tips you gave me re. the temperature sensor for the Suzuki 50HP Engine in Catalina. Your advice came in handy. While in Catalina, I run the engine every day for about 30-45 Minutes minutes to charge the batteries. One day, as quickly as I would start the engine, the heat alarm wou...