MacGregorSailors.com

Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.

The design seems quite simple, but effective, and I see they also have an optional ladder for it ($100 more).

Here's the company website, with more info:

https://profusionmarine.com/



Video demo of the item on a 25M:

https://player.vimeo.com/video/10082536 ... controls=1

Nice.

Looks simple enough. Bolts to the motor hinge so it should be strong.

I like it. Especially when single handing and mooring.


Not clear fir me: how you can reach the ladder in an emergency, when up in sailing position?

I'm not comfy with being so close to the propeller.

kmclemore wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:08 pm Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.

dlandersson wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2025 9:47 am

kmclemore wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:08 pm Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.

I'm not comfy with being so close to the propeller.

Well, hopefully it's not RUNNING when you're on that platform! (Yikes! )

I understand what David means.

I’m not in the custom of quoting Forrest Gump, but “Stupid is what stupid does”. There are too many of those at the helm. I’ve seen too many.

As to the platform itself, it’s too large for me, and the boarding ladder on the stern has always met my needs. The motor is always up. I am acutely aware of the propeller.

The only reason for the platform for me was easy docking in the Mediterranean. There you drop the anker, then move back to the dock. With the macs the problem is you cannot get out of the boat backwards because of the OB, the boat is to far away from the dock.

With the platform you could do this easily, even single handing. You can move back, control the anchor, then stay on the swim platform, jump to the dock and fix the boat.
Maybe it even is not true so far, as the platform is too low near the water. Often you had to climb up heavily... As the docks are high.
Maybe for docking a gangway was the way to go...

Meanings?

Thanks Kurz.

I needed to research this to get a better understanding of the technique.

https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/med-mooring ... boat%20awa

With our Mac’s, doing this on a windy day will be frustrating.

I really like this implementation.
However one concern is for the rudders. The video shows the rudders along side the platform, but how difficult is it to lower the rudders and can they freely turn? I'd also like to see the 26X implementation.

The promo photo shows the mac in a trawler configuration without rudders.

It's still a great idea and a price point that is reasonable for a boat accessory.

Hi Kmclemore!

Nice looking product! Thanks for finding and getting this posted for us all!
The Admiral likes it! Especially with the ladder option!
I like it for the option that it could be a fishing casting platform when the Bimini is up!

Thanks!

Best Regards
Over Easy

I think it's a great idea! Up until now the only option was to have one custom built. Apparently these guys have thought it through and made assembly fairly easy. I am seriously considering getting one.

Also, there are not a lot of people rushing to get into business making anything for the Macgregor anymore. Just the fact that there are guys out there that are still interested enough to financially invest in the business is encouraging to me. I applaud them for the risk.

I appreciate the fact that Kmclemore is still looking out for us after all these years!

apsaunders wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:09 pm I appreciate the fact that Kmclemore is still looking out for us after all these years!

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kmclemore wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:12 pm

apsaunders wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:09 pm I appreciate the fact that Kmclemore is still looking out for us after all these years!

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