sliding galley

[Greg-TX]

I am also rebuilding the galley in the cockpit and wonder if anybody has a sliding galley and do they have any pics I can work from..What kind of tract system is used? If anybody has any comments please feel free to give me an idea...thanks Greg

[Greg-TX]

In case anybody is trying to restore their macgregor classic, and are wondering about the galley, I called the Macgregor factory and talked to an old fellow there who has forgotten more than I will every know, he said that the sliding galley didnt have tracts or rollers on the 1980's model they just simply slid over the fiberglass surface of the bench. there were no tracts or rollers. (It doesnt get any simpler than that). They only had 2 bolts that secured the galley into place in the stored position, and the pulled out position. Just in case anybody was wondering besides me. Greg

[baldbaby2000]

Greg,

Yes, that's the way our's were. I've owned two 1985 models. If you want I might be able to find some photos.

[Greg-TX]

I'd love any pictures you care to give me...I have been collecting a few over the last couple of months from different websites....trying to get ideas....I ran accross a new book that deals with the restoring of an old venture sailboat...its been very helpful. It's called "Fix it and Sail" by Brian Gilbert. If anybody is looking for a starting primer to bridge the gap between "where and how do I start" and the Casey books on boat restoring...this is the best book I could recommend to get you motivated and empowered and wanting to find a starting place. The authors name is Brian Gilbert and if he reads any of these posts on this web site, I just want to thank him for the time and energy he put into writing this book, it has been very helpful to me.
So Captain if you care to send any pics, feel free... What would you say is the most important mod you made on either of your two 25ft classics?
Greg

[baldbaby2000]

Greg,

Here are some photos on my Photobucket site:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/b ... OMPASS.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/b ... VEOPEN.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/b ... YSTOVE.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/b ... EDAWAY.jpg

I did a bit of work after getting my boat. The liner (which is part of the boat's structure) was warped at certain spots. I reinforced it with plywood. Make sure you rest the keel on the trailer or there will be a lot of excess strain on the boat. I also replaced the piece of wood under the companionway (where the keel winch is). This is also an important part of the boat's structure so make sure it's in good shape and for sure don't remove it like some people have. One of the easier and more useful mods was the addition of a lever to the forestay. That way the forestay can be pinned whiled it's loose and then tightened with the lever.

My wife, friends and I got a lot of enjoyment out of our Mac 25. Hope you have fun with yours.