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Trailer Sailor Adventures
Приєднався 25 лис 2020
This is a collection of refurbishments and adventures on my Macgregor 1989 26D. I've put it together because I often look for trailer sailor videos and can never find any that suit my needs. So, I'll be putting my projects together, my adventures, and most likely some mishaps.
I would like to take a second to advocate for trailer sailor yachts, too. Not everyone has 500-800/mo laying around for a slip. On many forums, I've seen the comment: "Well if you can't afford it, don't buy it!". Those people are desperately out of touch with reality. The truth is, if you can't afford a huge yacht or a slip fee, find and old trailer sailor like me, do the leg work, get it in shape, and take that dang thing to the Bahamas! At least you'll have an adventure.
I would like to take a second to advocate for trailer sailor yachts, too. Not everyone has 500-800/mo laying around for a slip. On many forums, I've seen the comment: "Well if you can't afford it, don't buy it!". Those people are desperately out of touch with reality. The truth is, if you can't afford a huge yacht or a slip fee, find and old trailer sailor like me, do the leg work, get it in shape, and take that dang thing to the Bahamas! At least you'll have an adventure.
A motorcycle adventure at the Tail of the Dragon and Deals Gap
This episode is a little different. We needed a vacation! What's that mean? We load up two kids, two dogs, two adults, one motorcycle on a TRAILER and head to Tennessee. It was a semi-relaxing time and great to see the parents. The ride took me up the Foothills Parkway and into the Tail of the Dragon, which boasts 318 turns in a matter of 11 miles. I didn't film the entire thing, largely because I was careless and don't have a motorcycle mount for my GoPro.
As always, hope you like the video and please let me know if you have suggestions or questions.
As always, hope you like the video and please let me know if you have suggestions or questions.
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Fixing the boat trailer of a 26D-- the not-so-fun side of boating.
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On this episode, I go through the painful process of fixing the trailer up on my Macgregor 26d. It's a pain in the butt. It was difficult, hot, and extremely frustrating. All that said, it's saved me a few thousand dollars by not having to buy a new trailer. Also, thanks for helping me get to nearly 200 subscribers. I mess up in the video and say I'm already at 290, so don't hold it against me....
A new slip and new Tohatsu 6hp Sailmaster for our Macgregor 26D
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Sorry it's been so long, but we've got a little sailing update. We rented a slip while I scrounge together the funds to work on my trailer. We also jumped for a new engine, which has been a blessing. In this episode, we sail up the St. Lucie river and back, check how nerve wracking it is to get out of our tiny slip, and go beneath the Jensen Bridge.
Fiberglass and paint work on my Macgregor 26D transom. Now, for that motor...
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In this episode, I finished repairing the transom on my 26D Macgregor. It's not the prettiest, and actually got screwed up just a few days after I finished filming this, thanks to my impatience and a new motor. Oh well! FULL PARTS LIST BELOW: As for the materials used, I used chopped glass matte from Boat Owners Warehouse (www.boatownerswarehouse.com/). I used TotalBoat 5:1 epoxy resin. (www.am...
Transom replacement on my Macgregor 26D
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In this video, I finish cutting the transom off, remove the old rotten wood, sand the affected areas down, and put everything back together. It was an entire week of sheer pain, in which I wore a hazmat suit for around 8 hours but managed to get it done. It's not professional, so please don't think I'm trying to teach you something. Just sit back and enjoy around 8 minutes of me as I sand, grin...
Cutting the transom off my Macgregor 26D and fiberglass work
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In this episode, I decide to cut the transom off my Macgregor. Don't worry, it's for a good cause the wood inside was rotten! I also show a little bit of the repair work I did on the bow. I was doing pretty well before a monsoon with 60 mph winds showed up, taking some trees down, demolishing my fence, and just wreaking general havoc. So, this week, I will be filming some of the repair, plus my...
Damaging my Macgregor 26D Sailboat in a small crash with a large seawall, sailing, and dogs.
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In this episode, I rent a slip so I can work on the trailer. Before we can get to the slip, I crash my boat head-on into a seawall. I'm thinking I sucked up some junk from the old gas can that I've been using, which blocked the fuel filter. Well, that meant I could go at full-speed or the motor would die. I didn't realize that having the slightest bit of throttle would stop me from moving the t...
Macgregor 26D in perfect sailing along the Treasure Coast to Boy Scout Island
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In this video, I try to capture a bit of the process we go through setting up. It includes putting the boom on, backing the boat into the dock, pulling the headsail up, and sailing along at a really brisk pace. We ended up back at Boy Scout island with some pretty gnarly, uncomfortable wind, and didn't film any of the trip back to the dock. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience shared ...
Sailing the Macgregor 26D to Boy Scout Island
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Sorry it's been a while. In this episode, we sail from Indian River Marina to a little island which may or may not be Boy Scout Island. It's a small island which takes around 2 minutes to walk across, but has some beautiful blue water, mangroves, and perfect sandy beaches. Join along as I show the drive there, the walk across the marina, and sailing south! I also show how hectic it can be when ...
Sailing the Intercoastal Waterway near Stuart and St. Lucie Florida in our 1989 Macgregor 26D.
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In this episode, we sail our Macgregor north from Indian Riverside Boat Ramp to the St. Lucie Power Plant. It was an 18.5 mile round-trip which took us the better part of the day. We ended up sailing back into some strong headwinds which slowed us down to a crawl, but I think it was worth it. We show how to put the mast up and take it down, some nice time anchored near the mangroves, and some b...
Solar install and rewiring on a 1989 Macgregor 26D trailer sailboat, plus refurbishing old steel.
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In this episode, I rewired the old Macgregor's guts with a new panel. I also added a 50w solar panel to the stern rail that I created in my last video. It provides enough energy to keep the battery topped up on the coastal cruising we plan on doing. I also show how to sand down the old rusty parts of stainless railing, though there are about a million ways to get that done. As promised, here ar...
Making a stern rail and cushions for my 26D (Macgregor sailboat restoration)
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On this episode, I fabricate a stern rail for my Macgregor 26D. I purchased used bow rail on Craigslist 40ft for $25usd. Once home, I cut it into manageable 10ft sections, took the connection pieces off, and started bending. After that, I show a bit of the electrical work I've done by moving my battery out of the lazarette and up under the starboard seat. To do that, I fabricated a small tray a...
Macgregor 26D foam floor and engine repair
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My Macgregor 26D had a pretty boring interior. I purchased some rollout faux teak foam from Amazon for $65. My 8hp Nissan motor was having a difficult time starting, so I pulled the carburetor apart and cleaned it. After the cleaning, it started up with the first push of the electric start. Next video I'll try and document what I did to create my own stern rails, how I moved my battery to the s...
You had me at the spongebob moment.... lol.. Our sailing family videos are in line with y'alls humor. Well played.. wish we were in the ocean and not a lake.
1:00 The unpopular boat is the 26m or x, not 26s.
Had one and loved it. Now I want it back 😢
Keep the DB down about 3 or 4' when in the marina. Makes a huge diffrence for maneuverability.
I hope you are good. When the new videos with boat will be released?
No fail no win ;) thanks for video!
How is the maneuvering without a motor standoff? Can you turn easily? I've got same motor, same boat. Scared to enter marinas. Just added a trolling motor to give me extra maneuvering in shallows.
I'm currently in the market for my first sailboat. I'm looking at a MacGregor 26D. Keep the videos rolling they are very helpful 👌
I had a trailer once just like that it was completely rusted out from within. Couldn’t see it. It just broke one day.
Any updates?
A good video of your experience with the Tohatsu 6hp motor and MacGregor sailboat! I sail a '94 MacGregor 26S and used an 8hp Honda that became unreliable. I took my boat out a few months ago to break in my new Tohatsu motor and was having a nice day until I got in a tight space in my marina and tried to turn using both the motor and tiller. The spinning prop wacked into the rudder (luckily it's HDPE) and left a few gouges in it. So I guess for me, turning the boat will strictly be with the rudder and not the motor. MacGregor's transom motor mount leaves something to be desired as there is no room to move the outboard tiller for turning. The Tohatsu motor for sailboats is a great little motor.
I have a question. I just got a Macgregor 26S and am wanting a new motor for reasons similar to what you mentioned. How bad is the vibration from this motor considering it is a single cylinder? We had an issue with our current motor vibrating the whole boat. Thanks!
no new sailing videos? still got it?
Never had a problem only used 9.8 hp motor bought boat new in 1999 I would have worked from the inside.
Inside the lazarette? That seems like an extremely uncomfortable place to work. Working from the outside was fine, honestly. I saw the damage, repaired any issues, and sealed it up just fine, without having to work in the coffin :D
You did it wrong. Maybe. I don’t know
Haha! Who knows! I probably did, maybe. But maybe not.
Is that a Portuguese Water Dog?
Does the Mac 26 D also stay afloat if filled with water like the model M?
I just bought a 26 D
Sold mine a few months back-- too much going on so it just sat there! Good luck, they're so much fun!
@@trailersailoradventures6138 I am still changing the boat to fit me, and I already want a bigger boat. LOL
Your jib sheets should be inside the stanchions and probably inside the shrouds. Because of the outside lead you couldn't properly sheet in tight. The wide/loose trim will add weather helm and heel. Somewhat related, I just replaced the center attachment for the main with a nice full featured traveler. It's a wonderful expensive luxury. Don't crowd the cushions more than an inch or two.
I installef a thin film 50W just forward of the mast. Simply tied with paracord to existing fittings. Drilled a pass through SAE plug near the mast. I suggest people get a water rated charge controller with no display. Measure things with multimeter if you're curious.
There's a long curled hollow section in the interior liner a little over a foot above the cusions. With a little effort, you can push wires up for a hidden chase from stern to midship.
I have a 26S. My battery is under the sink. Better central position. I have an idea for a fridge or cooler under the starboard settee. A few obstacles so it might not happen.
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Know how that goes! if you're in Florida come June I'll be down with my 26d, look me up! Lol
need more sailing videos
I need more sailing! Another few weeks and I'll be back on track. Landlocked and computer less for now
no updates since this video?
No. I'm stuck right now. Too much work and life going on, I haven't had enough time to breath in almost 8 months. Hoping for a break to start sailing again this May. Until then, I'm probably going to be silent. Sorry!
I have been wanting to come over and see your boat because I am thinking of getting one. I asked you before if we can work that out. I live in Stuart so I'm sure we're not that far away. That's cool though you just answered one question for me. Be a person that has built power boats for years as well as building my own 40 foot trawler I do know a little bit about fiberglass. I was wondering how they built those boats. Everyone I've ever talked to says they're cheaply made. Seeing the gel coat they put on that in the thickness of the glass. If it is true they pretty much just use hand laid glass not a lot of chop. They build a good boat. Very impressed with construction. Thank you
Anytime you'd like to swing by, just shoot me a better way to contact you and I'll send you and address! Glad to know you enjoy the videos, it's been a long time since I made one. Stuck with too much work and too much life!!!
will a straight 6 cylinder jeep cherokee pull one with no problems?
Oh yeah, super easy!
I can't feel it behind a 4.2L 6cyl minivan. I knew someone that pulled it on open roads with 4cyl Subaru Forester. The only thing that matters is traction on slippery ramps. 4x4 jeep will be great. I use 2.7L Tacoma 4x4 at local steeper ramp. On a noticeable hill on the road i could use more power. So I would say 3L 6cyl 4x4 would be nice low limit.
My 2016 Jeep Wrangler with a V-6 pulls my MacGregor 26D surprisingly well. The beauty of most of these type of MacGregors is that they use 1,200 pounds of water ballast, so that is 1,200 pounds of weight that you don't have to tow. I have a Catalina 22 (that I need to sell) that doesn't have a water ballast, so it doesn't tow as well even though it is a smaller boat. You can use a pump to drain the water ballast before pulling the boat out of the water if your vehicle has trouble pulling it up the ramp. You can buy an electric 3/4 inch (garden hose threaded) pump and an inverter to run it off the boats 12volt battery at Harbor Freight for less than $100. This works well for pumping out the ballast, using the pump to wash the deck of the boat and for assaulting other boats who decide to get into a water ballon battle with you. Yes, here in Oregon we do strange stuff on and off the water.
Dude ! Wash your feet
You want me to do that before or after I get in the ocean?
@@trailersailoradventures6138 No matter... just wash them.
For you other owners: I cut the tongue off one of my trailers, but instead of the angle grinder, I bought metal cutting blade for my skilsaw, which worked well. Remember PPE including face shield.
oddly enough i have a 26d and a yamaha tw200. there must be a commonality of toys for people who like the sailing macgregors.
Yes! All about the journey on you and the steed. I love sailing, but I'd never give up riding.
well done. i have a 1986 26d and the first time i took it out on the road after a complete very extensive rebuild the bloody axle snapped less than two blocks from my home. they towed it back to the house on the back of a flatbed and the tow guy hooked the overhead cable lines with the mast (in its cradle) and ended up pulling down a whole mess of wires which started a small fire and... ... well, trailer sailing yay! i happened to have a brand new spare 96" axle and a full trailer build kit from johnson trailer parts (ordered for a work project) so i sacrificed the whole thing for my poor macgregor which had lived a very hard life. i hired a professional welder (because i do actually know how to weld and my widdle lincoln welder wasnt up to the task) who welded a gas pipe right between the side rails to heavily reinforce it. that with its new feet and legs and im pretty confident in towing it all over honolulu. look forward to more of your videos! :)
It's been a while-- probably will be a while longer. I'm stuck in every bit of work one can be stuck in right now-- school, kids, work-work... No time for sailing until around 6 months from now. But hopefully it'll be coming. And yeah, I'm a newbie welder, so I really only welded the extension shut, which didn't need it anyway because of the bolts. So with that shut, it's at least water-tight. Glad to see someone already reinforced my cross beams, and thankfully my axle was without corrosion.
Macgregor trailers were built cheap and the surface treatment of the trailer was nothing more than hitting it with a coat of paint after steel fab to make it look pretty before marketing, hence the overwhelming rust issues if not addressed in time. As a recommendation when doing steel fab repairs, an application of Ospho (phosphoric acid) onto the bare steel and rusted areas will extend the service life of your surface coating by chemically "reducing" the oxidation (rust) on the steel surfaces Then prime and top coat. Also, for viewers who may not be informed of the basic safety aspects of eye protection when doing this type of work, particularly while grinding, a full face shield should be used when grinding as well as the mandatory safety glasses. I have seen my share of eye injuries in a steel fab workshop environment; not pretty when watching the doctor digging the sliver(s) out of the eye.
Great advice. I have already run into new rusty spots and we haven't even had the trailer in water. And yes, the safety aspect is very important. Can't stress enough that I'm fairly lucky I didn't get tetanus.
"Your Mom deserves to know about me" 😂🤣 LOL, Nice work man 👍
When life gets crazy and the stress piles on, it's nice to have a boat sitting somewhere waiting for you. Even if you can't sail it, you can drift off to sleep splashing through the waves with the sun on your face.
no new sailing videos? still got it?
I'm having computer issues actually. DaVinci Resolve doesn't like my new drivers. Working it out on top of everything else right now is proving tough. I'll be back soon though!
I'm moving to Stuart to live on a sailboat. Maybe you can show me around?
Absolutely! Hit me up on my Instagram and we can meet up sometime! Trailer_sailer_adv.
The most beautiful place to sail but an abundance of @$$hole motorboats.
Can you do a video on how to beach you trailer sailor please?
Once I get back on the water heck yes! No new content coming for a while unfortunately. Kids, cars, jobs, school, and life have sucked my life dry of all fun for now. Stick around though, they're will be more
I have Catalina22 and love my sail pro 6. Great choice
It's an awesome motor!
I’m looking at getting one as well. I was hoping to see some good reviews about it
Hello my friend, I've ridden the tail of the dragon on my KLR 650 and that is one wicked twisty road. You may have been joking about sailing up there but I have a video of us sailing our Catalina 22 on Santeetlah Lake just a few minutes south via 129 from Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort where you were. Thought you might want to see it. It's called "Catalina 22 - Sailing Deep in the Appalachian Mountains" ua-cam.com/video/EjZQ0btBhgM/v-deo.html
Very awesome! And no I wasn't joking. I might pull my boat up north soon and start doing some lake sailing. The ocean is fine, but it's so flat down here!!!
Also, I've always wanted a KLR. Only ended up with the BMW because I was in Germany for a couple years and they're aplenty!
@@trailersailoradventures6138 Santeetlah Lake is beautiful and there's plenty of undeveloped shoreline and little coves to hide in but a fair warning: The wind changes direction and velocity around every corner. Each leg of that lake has it's own unique wind pattern. This can drive one to madness. Other than that, I highly recommend it.
Excellent video! My 26d also needs rewiring and new panels. Will be adding LED lights as well. Thank you.
Good luck!
Check the forums for the rudder mods that will reduce or get rid of the weather helm the 26D is famous for! I'm not crafty so just bought the RudderCraft upgrade. It's like power-steering with one finger upwind now!
I've been tossing around making an upgraded rudder for a while. Just too much else going on. For now, I man handle it and hope it doesn't break.
You're funny! I subscribed! Oh yeah I also have a 26D.
Awsome dad! Great video. That’s a nice view of that boat. And great to get the kid time! They grow up TOO FAST! Two cats and two dogs?!
Never had the cats out but yep, two kids, two cats, two dogs, and two adults. And they do grow up too fast. I've got a driver already
I love the McGregor project videos!
Awesome to hear! Hope I can keep making them but man, I'm running out of things to repair!!!
Great mods and repairs. A lot of people put their battery under that seat as the factory location under the sink is hard to reach. Im rewiring mine now. Nav lights didnt come on so I decided to do it over the right way with new wire and led lights. Also like the tent shelter. I park under a hemlock tree and its very very messy so I must cover up.
We have a stupid banyan tree. They're beautiful but make everything dirty. If I don't cover the boat, it looks like we live on a dirt road with high traffic in no time. Rewiring was pretty easy and it made me feel better, knowing it was done right. Glad to hear you're doing the same and enjoy the videos!!!
Great projects thanks for the upload!
Glad you enjoy the never ending project!!
I am in the same boat! (pardon the Pun) My trailer is the black steal trailer that is rusted out. I understand those trailers are for fresh water boats and I am surrounded by salt water (Florida). is it cost effective to fix the trailer VS buying a new one?
Only time will tell, my friend. I spent around $500 on everything. New trailers range from $3-5k. I made sure to do my best painting this trailer with rustoleum enamel, primer, sealed up all the old holes, etc. So we will see how long it lasts. I'm also going to make a portable fresh water spray to use at the ramp, hopefully eliminating the salt water that sits for 8-12 hours while we are out and about. I'll keep you updated, but it made more sense for me to just rebuild mine. I like to tinker, learned some new tricks, and don't mind not spending the money.
I sail a Mac 26C in Harrison, TN. Thanks for all the tips. ua-cam.com/video/v5Y44rSW3A4/v-deo.html